Counselor

Position	Counselor

Job Type	Full-time, seasonal

Total positions hired	8 (3 males, 5 females)

Duration	8 weeks; typically the 2nd weekend in June through the second weekend in August


Job Description	A counselor at Bethany Birches Camp is responsible for 4-8 children’s safety, fun quotient, discipline and experience throughout a week of camp.

Duties:	Take time to know each camper, encourage and discipline in loving ways Cook meals over camp fire and involve campers in the cooking Participate in worship and lead Bible study times Guide campers through daily activities Attend daily staff meetings, occasional weekend events and staff enrichment exercises Be aware of your campers whereabouts, activities and behavior Maintain a safe environment at all times Have fun
Requirements	A counselor should have a deep desire to share God's love with those around him/her, especially campers. This person should be able to relate well with other people, live in close community with other staff, be silly, exhibit great leadership, creatively interact with youth, and be responsive to the direction of leadership. This person should be able to articulate a faith founded on Jesus Christ both in words and actions. It is important that a counselor has an understanding of Christian religion and how it can be relevant today.

Compensation	$160/week $80/week additional if participating in staff matching More cash if you raise it as part of staff matching Scholarship money for school if you return for more than one summer Counselors who participate in staff matching go home with $1900 - $2400 for the 8 weeks.


How to Apply	Fill out the application by downloading the PDF file and printing it OR the MS Excel file and emailing it to brandon at bethanybirches.org. Send in your references - see the application for details. Contact Amber with questions – 802-672-5220 or amber at bethanybirches.org

Bethany Birches Camp

Counselor