¹ Because original signatures are necessary, please mail the hard copies of your completed Application and Reference Forms via the United States Post Office.  To speed things up, you may fax or email your Application, but please also mail the hard copy.   Do not fax or email the Reference Forms.

² Although completed Reference Forms are not necessary for the intake interview, they are required in order to be hired

Job Descriptions

The Activity Specialist directly plans, manages and implements all aspects of a specific camp activity during the operational summer season as directed by the Program Manager.  These activities may include Adventure/Ropes Courses, Crafts, Archery, Nature, Bicycling or another identified special activity.  The Activity Specialist serves in accord with CAPNWP mission & goals, the laws of Pennsylvania and the standards of the ACA.

• Weekly Volunteer, Skilled  OR Seasonal, Non-Exempt, Skilled, Part-Time  (usually coupled with another role for full-time work)
• Directly accountable to the Highlands Program Manager or Lambec Volunteer Program Coordinator.
• General oversight by the Executive Director.
• Special certification or skill requirements necessary.  May be a paid staff member or volunteer.

The Business Aide handles the business and financial matters during the operational summer season, excluding maintenance-related matters, as directed by the Staff & Hospitality Manager.  These responsibilities include camp communications, processing of invoices and receipts, managing the Camp Store and organizing administrative and selected program-related activities.  The Business Aide performs in accord with CAPNWP mission & goals, the laws of Pennsylvania and the standards of the ACA.

• Directly accountable to the Summer Staff & Hospitality Manager at Camp Lambec.
• General oversight by the Executive Director.
• Special skills required or highly preferred.

Highlands

The Business Aide handles the business and financial matters during the operational summer season, excluding maintenance-related matters, as directed by the Program Manager.  These responsibilities include camp communications, processing of invoices and receipts, managing the Camp Store and organizing administrative and selected program-related activities.  The Business Aide performs in accord with CAPNWP mission & goals, the laws of Pennsylvania and the standards of the ACA.

• Directly accountable to the Summer Program Manager at Westminster Highlands.
• General oversight by the Executive Director.
• Special skills required or highly preferred.

Lambec and Highlands

The Chaplain usually serves as the spiritual counselor and worship facilitator for a given program(s) in cooperation and consultation with the program leader(s).

• Directly accountable to the Highlands Program Manager or Lambec Program Coordinator.
• Usually a volunteer PC(USA) clergy, deacon or youth/education minister.

Highlands

The Driver safely transports campers, staff and volunteers in either a CAPNWP vehicle or rented vehicle for activities as directed by the Program Manager.  The Driver monitors, checks and reports vehicle condition and needed maintenance to the Site & Facilities Manager in a timely, prescribed manner.  The Driver serves in accord with CAPNWP mission & goals, the laws of Pennsylvania and the standards of the ACA.

• Part-time as needed.
• Directly accountable to the Program Manager and the Site & Facilities Manager.
• General oversight by the Executive Director.
• Special certification and age requirements.

Highlands - formerly titled “Cook” and “Kitchen Aide”

The Food Service Aide assists the Food Service Coordinator as directed in food preparation, storage and service and kitchen and dining hall sanitation in accord with CAPNWP mission & goals, the laws of Pennsylvania and the standards of the ACA.

• Directly accountable to the Food Service Coordinator.
• Oversight by the Highlands Program Manager and the Executive Director.
• Special skills or experiences preferred.

Highlands - formerly titled “Kitchen Manager”

The Food Service Coordinator directly plans, administers, manages and implements all aspects of food service, including menu-development, purchasing, food preparation, kitchen and dining hall sanitation, service, special diets and food service staff supervision.  The Food Service Coordinator does so as directed by the Executive Director in accord with CAPNWP mission & goals, the laws of Pennsylvania and the standards of the ACA.

• Directly accountable to the Executive Director.
• Supervised by the Highlands Program Manager in the absence of the Executive Director.
• Special skills and minimum age required or highly preferred.

Lambec

The Head Lifeguard organizes and administers swimming and watercraft use, provides for aquatic safety and supervises the lifeguard staff and waterfront spotters as directed by the Staff & Hospitality Manager in consultation with the Site & Facilities Manager.  The Head Lifeguard operates all aquatic activities in good order and in accord with CAPNWP mission & goals, the laws of Pennsylvania and the standards of the ACA.

• Part-Time (coupled with the Support Staff position to make full-time)
• Directly accountable to the Summer Staff & Hospitality Manager at Camp Lambec.
• General oversight by the Executive Director.
• Special certification, age and experience requirements apply.

Highlands and Lambec - formerly titled “Camp Health Supervisor”

The Health Coordinator/Nurse supervises and coordinates all aspects of the health and safety of the campers, staff and volunteers as directed by his/her respective Manager noted above and the Executive Director.  The Health Coordinator/ Nurse serves and in accord with CAPNWP mission & goals, the laws of Pennsylvania, the standards of the ACA and the Standing Orders of the Camp Physician.

• For youth camps only at Camp Lambec; may be coupled with a part- time position to make for full-time work throughout the summer.
• One at each site, Highlands and Lambec for Youth Camps
• Directly accountable to the Lambec Summer Staff & Hospitality Manager or Highlands Program Manager (immediate supervisors).
• General oversight by the Executive Director.
• Specific certification and age requirements apply.

Highlands and Lambec

The Lifeguard assists the Head Lifeguard in to organize and administer swimming and watercraft use, and enforcing aquatic safety procedures as directed by the Summer Resident Manager in consultation with the Site & Facilities Manager.  The Lifeguard operates all aquatic activities in good order and in accord with CAPNWP mission & goals, the laws of Pennsylvania and the standards of the American Camp Association.

• At Lambec: Part-Time and coupled with the Support Staff position to make full-time.
• At Highlands: Can be part-time and coupled with another position to make full-time.
• At Lambec: Directly accountable to the Head Lifeguard and Staff & Hospitality Manager.
• At Highlands:  Directly accountable to the Head Lifeguard and Summer Program Manager.
• General oversight by the Executive Director.
• Specific certification requirements apply.

Lambec - formerly titled “Support Staff /Maintenance Assistant”

The Maintenance Maverick assists the Site & Facilities Manager as directed so as to keep the site and facilities in a clean, safe and attractive condition, in good order and in accord with CAPNWP mission & goals, the laws of Pennsylvania and the standards of the American Camp Association.  The Maintenance Maverick also assists with selected camper activities and other non-maintenance functions as requested by the Staff & Hospitality Manager.

• Part-Time (couple with part-time Support Staff to make full-time)
• Directly accountable to the Site & Facilities Manager and the Summer Staff & Hospitality Manager at Camp Lambec.
• General oversight by the Executive Director.
• Special physical requirements apply.

Highlands - formerly titled “Support Staff /Maintenance Assistant”

The Maintenance Maverick assists the Site & Facilities Manager as directed so as to keep the site and facilities in a clean, safe and attractive condition, in good order and in accord with CAPNWP mission & goals, the laws of Pennsylvania and the standards of the ACA.  The Maintenance Maverick also assists with selected camper activities, night-time supervision of campers and other non-maintenance functions as requested.

• Directly accountable to the Site & Facilities Manager at Westminster Highlands.
• General oversight by the Highlands Program Manager and Executive Director.
• Special physical requirements apply.

Lambec-(VOL) and Highlands - formerly titled “Program Director”

The Program Coordinator directly plans, administers, manages and implements all aspects of specified camp programs (sessions) and their activities during the operational summer season as directed by the Program Manager.  The Program Coordinator serves in accord with CAPNWP mission & goals, the laws of Pennsylvania and the standards of the ACA.

• Volunteers at Lambec.
• Directly accountable to the Highlands Program Manager or Lambec Staff & Hospitality Manager.
• General oversight by the Executive Director.
• Experience, skill, age and theological requirements apply.

Highlands and Lambec-(VOL) - formerly titled “Support Staff /Program Counselor”

The Program Counselor provides direct program & activity leadership and supervision of campers in his/her assigned program sessions, including both living groups (residences) and activity groups. The Program Counselor does so as directed by his/her Program Coordinator and the Program Manager and in accord with CAPNWP mission & goals, the laws of Pennsylvania and the standards of the ACA.

• Volunteers at Lambec
• Children’s Bible Study Leader for Lambec Family/Adult Camps.
• Directly accountable to the assigned Program Coordinator and the Program Manager.
• General oversight by the Executive Director.
• Some physical, age and theological requirements apply.

Highlands - formerly titled “Summer Resident Director”

The Program Manager provides spiritual, programmatic and administrative leadership to the whole camp community; leads, oversees and coordinates the planning, implementation and review of all program activities; as the on-site representative of the Executive Director, cooperatively hires, trains, supervises and trains summer staff and volunteers; builds team ministry relationships with the Highlands Site & Facilities Manager; and oversees camp business functions related to program.  The Program Manager operates Highlands program activities and personnel in compliance with the mission and goals of CAPNWP, the standards of the ACA and state and local regulations.

• Directly accountable to the Executive Director.
• Part-time work begins in the winter.
• Experience, skill, age and theological requirements apply.

Lambec - formerly titled “Summer Resident Director”

The Staff & Hospitality Manager provides spiritual, programmatic and administrative leadership to the whole camp community; oversees the planning, implementation and review of all program activities; as the on-site representative of the Executive Director, cooperatively hires, trains and supervises summer staff and volunteers; builds team ministry relationships with the Lambec Site & Facilities Manager and Volunteer Program Chaplains and Program Coordinators; and oversees camp business functions related to program.  The Staff & Hospitality Manager operates Lambec activities and personnel in compliance with the mission and goals of CAPNWP, the standards of the ACA and state and local regulations.

• Directly accountable to the Executive Director.
• Part-time work begins in the winter.
• Experience, skill, age and theological requirements apply.