summer 2022 staff applications open now!
| Apply for Cowen Staff 2022 |
Working on staff at the West Virginia Baptist Camp at Cowen is an opportunity of a lifetime! It’s a great summer to live with a community of believers and a great way to learn new skills, grow in your walk with Christ and serve God in a mighty way. All staff members live together in hotel style at the Rev. Jim Cunningham Staff and Retreat House and enjoy fellowship and weekly Bible Studies together.
This year will be unique at camp and we are seeking dedicated, highly motivated applicants to serve the Lord by working to create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at camp. As we navigate COVID-19 realities, we will determine the exact staffing structure and numbers for the changing situation of 2022.
Apply for one of these positions:
Registrar: This person is responsible for management of the office and store. This person enters registrations and facilitates registration for each camp. Along with running weekly reports and ordering supplies for the store, the registrar is the voice of Camp Cowen as they answer the phone. The Registrar works closely with the Associate Director of Camping and Youth in maintaining an efficient facility. The Registrar also has some cleaning responsibilities.
Media Intern/Videographer: This person manages the onsite filming of activities, creation of videos of current programs and future promotion, and managing connection with campers, parents, and churches through our webpage and social media platforms. This person works closely with the Associate Director of Camping and Youth, along with weekly Camp Directors, in telling the story of the ministry and mission of camp through videos and social media.
Photographer: This person documents daily activities through photographs. They are responsible for editing, posting, archiving, and maintaining our online photo albums for campers and parents. The Photographer works closely with the Media Intern and assists the Registrar.
Kitchen Crew: All four kitchen positions are responsible for preparing and serving three meals each day. Applicants must be team players, willing and able to work collaboratively with a variety of staff in a demanding environment. The kitchen is a tough and rewarding experience that is physically challenging. It requires the Kitchen Crew to be on their feet for long periods of time. All Kitchen Crew members will be required to obtain a food handler’s card during the first few days of work.
The four kitchen positions are:
Two Maintenance Assistants: Responsible for working with the Site Manager to keep camp functioning, these staff members perform tasks such as general fix-it needs, daily bath house cleaning, grounds keeping, and other duties assigned by the Site Manager. Applicants need to have a desire to learn. Any knowledge of maintenance skills is a plus.
Two Lifeguard/Maintenance Assistants/Kitchen: Lifeguards are responsible for the function and maintenance of the pool—daily testing, cleaning, and supervision of pool activities. A Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is also required. (You may be in the process as an applicant). These individuals are also assigned daily bathhouse cleaning and other maintenance tasks assigned by the Camp Director.
All applicants must be able to live on-site during their employment. Housing and meals are provided along with a weekly stipend. The typical workweek is from Sunday 1:00 pm until Saturday at 12:00 pm or as soon as all cleaning is complete. Although the work is demanding, it is highly rewarding and offers an opportunity to serve others and be challenged to grow spiritually, emotionally, and vocationally.
Staff Application Process:
To apply for any of these positions, please download and submit the following documents:
1-Staff Application
1-Staff Pastor Reference Form
3-Personal Reference Forms
Please return all forms to:
Cowen Summer Staff
276 Baptist Camp Road
Cowen, WV 26206
Reference forms should be returned directly from the person providing your reference.
Interviews will be conducted individually in person or virtually. Applicants are encouraged to attend onsite work parties scheduled for April 22-23 and/or May 13-15. Details regarding those will be discussed during the interview.
This year will be unique at camp and we are seeking dedicated, highly motivated applicants to serve the Lord by working to create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at camp. As we navigate COVID-19 realities, we will determine the exact staffing structure and numbers for the changing situation of 2022.
Apply for one of these positions:
Registrar: This person is responsible for management of the office and store. This person enters registrations and facilitates registration for each camp. Along with running weekly reports and ordering supplies for the store, the registrar is the voice of Camp Cowen as they answer the phone. The Registrar works closely with the Associate Director of Camping and Youth in maintaining an efficient facility. The Registrar also has some cleaning responsibilities.
Media Intern/Videographer: This person manages the onsite filming of activities, creation of videos of current programs and future promotion, and managing connection with campers, parents, and churches through our webpage and social media platforms. This person works closely with the Associate Director of Camping and Youth, along with weekly Camp Directors, in telling the story of the ministry and mission of camp through videos and social media.
Photographer: This person documents daily activities through photographs. They are responsible for editing, posting, archiving, and maintaining our online photo albums for campers and parents. The Photographer works closely with the Media Intern and assists the Registrar.
Kitchen Crew: All four kitchen positions are responsible for preparing and serving three meals each day. Applicants must be team players, willing and able to work collaboratively with a variety of staff in a demanding environment. The kitchen is a tough and rewarding experience that is physically challenging. It requires the Kitchen Crew to be on their feet for long periods of time. All Kitchen Crew members will be required to obtain a food handler’s card during the first few days of work.
The four kitchen positions are:
- Two Kitchen Assistants: These individuals work closely with the Kitchen Supervisor & Cooks. They prepare food and maintain the salad bar.
- One Dishwasher/Maintenance: Along with helping in food preparation, this individual is responsible for cleaning dishes, setting tables, and other assigned duties by the Cook.
- One Pots and Pans/Maintenance: Along with helping with food preparation, this individual is responsible for scrubbing the pots and pans used for cooking, setting tables, and other duties as assigned by the Cook.
Two Maintenance Assistants: Responsible for working with the Site Manager to keep camp functioning, these staff members perform tasks such as general fix-it needs, daily bath house cleaning, grounds keeping, and other duties assigned by the Site Manager. Applicants need to have a desire to learn. Any knowledge of maintenance skills is a plus.
Two Lifeguard/Maintenance Assistants/Kitchen: Lifeguards are responsible for the function and maintenance of the pool—daily testing, cleaning, and supervision of pool activities. A Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is also required. (You may be in the process as an applicant). These individuals are also assigned daily bathhouse cleaning and other maintenance tasks assigned by the Camp Director.
All applicants must be able to live on-site during their employment. Housing and meals are provided along with a weekly stipend. The typical workweek is from Sunday 1:00 pm until Saturday at 12:00 pm or as soon as all cleaning is complete. Although the work is demanding, it is highly rewarding and offers an opportunity to serve others and be challenged to grow spiritually, emotionally, and vocationally.
Staff Application Process:
To apply for any of these positions, please download and submit the following documents:
1-Staff Application
1-Staff Pastor Reference Form
3-Personal Reference Forms
Please return all forms to:
Cowen Summer Staff
276 Baptist Camp Road
Cowen, WV 26206
Reference forms should be returned directly from the person providing your reference.
Interviews will be conducted individually in person or virtually. Applicants are encouraged to attend onsite work parties scheduled for April 22-23 and/or May 13-15. Details regarding those will be discussed during the interview.