Working on the staff of the West Virginia Baptist Camp is an opportunity of a lifetime. It is a great summer to live with a community of believers! It is 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 a hotel style at the Rev. Jim Cunningham Staff and Retreat House and enjoy fellowship and weekly Bible Studies. Apply for one of these positions today:
Registrar: This person is responsible for management of the office and store. This person will enter the registrations for camp and facilitate registration each week. Along with running weekly reports and ordering supplies for the store, the registrar will be the voice of Camp Cowen as they answer the phone daily. The Registrar will work closely with the Director of Discipleship and Camping in maintaining an efficient facility. The Registrar will also have some cleaning responsibilities.
Kitchen Crew: There are four positions available in the kitchen. All four positions are responsible for preparing and serving 3 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 and this will happen the first few days of work.
The four positions are:
2 Lifeguard/Maintenance Assistants: They are responsible for the function and maintenance of the pool. Daily testing, cleaning and supervision of pool activities are required. A Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is required. (You may be in the process as an applicant). These individuals are also assigned daily bath house cleaning and other maintenance tasks assigned by the Site Manager.
Challenge Course/Office Assistant: This individual is responsible for daily maintenance and supervision of the Challenge Course of the West Virginia Baptist Camp. This position requires specific training that may be additional to other staff dates. (not required before applying) This person will also assist the Director of Camping and Registrar with office tasks.
All applicants must be able to live on site during their employment. Housing and meals are provided along with a weekly stipend. The typical work week is from Sunday 1 PM until Saturday at 12 Noon 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:
Cowen Summer Staff
PO Box 1019
Parkersburg WV 26102
Reference forms should be returned directly from the person providing your reference.
Please submit summer staff applications & references by March 12, 2013.
Interviews will be conducted at Camp Cowen TBA. Each applicant will be invited to this working interview from 8 PM Friday, through Saturday, 6 PM.
Registrar: This person is responsible for management of the office and store. This person will enter the registrations for camp and facilitate registration each week. Along with running weekly reports and ordering supplies for the store, the registrar will be the voice of Camp Cowen as they answer the phone daily. The Registrar will work closely with the Director of Discipleship and Camping in maintaining an efficient facility. The Registrar will also have some cleaning responsibilities.
Kitchen Crew: There are four positions available in the kitchen. All four positions are responsible for preparing and serving 3 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 and this will happen the first few days of work.
The four positions are:
- 2 Kitchen Assistants: These individuals work closely with the Kitchen Supervisor & Cooks. They will directly prepare food and maintain the salad bar.
- 1 Dishwasher: Along with helping in food preparation, this individual is responsible for cleaning dishes, setting tables and other assigned duties by the Cook.
- 1 Pots and Pans: Along with helping with food preparation, this individual is responsible for scrubbing the pots and pans used for cooking, setting tables and other duties assigned by the Cook.
2 Lifeguard/Maintenance Assistants: They are responsible for the function and maintenance of the pool. Daily testing, cleaning and supervision of pool activities are required. A Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is required. (You may be in the process as an applicant). These individuals are also assigned daily bath house cleaning and other maintenance tasks assigned by the Site Manager.
Challenge Course/Office Assistant: This individual is responsible for daily maintenance and supervision of the Challenge Course of the West Virginia Baptist Camp. This position requires specific training that may be additional to other staff dates. (not required before applying) This person will also assist the Director of Camping and Registrar with office tasks.
All applicants must be able to live on site during their employment. Housing and meals are provided along with a weekly stipend. The typical work week is from Sunday 1 PM until Saturday at 12 Noon 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
Cowen Summer Staff
PO Box 1019
Parkersburg WV 26102
Reference forms should be returned directly from the person providing your reference.
Please submit summer staff applications & references by March 12, 2013.
Interviews will be conducted at Camp Cowen TBA. Each applicant will be invited to this working interview from 8 PM Friday, through Saturday, 6 PM.
