Summer Staff 2010
Summer Staff Application (pdf, 217 k)
Summer Staff Reference Form (pdf, 166 k; three are required)
If you believe that Jesus Christ really does make all the difference in the world, we invite you to prayerfully consider applying for summer employment at PRBC.
We offer several summer ministry positions including Counselor, VBS Counselor, Nurse, Medic, Cook, Cook's Assistant, Maintenance Assistant, Office Assistant, and Program Assistant (Feb. 15 deadline for Program Assistant). Additional responsibilities could include Lifeguard, High Ropes/Climbing Tower Facilitator, Guitar/Music Leader, or Photographer.
How to Apply
We fill positions as we find qualified individuals, so the sooner you apply, the better your chances are. Please note the application deadline for Program Assistant is February 15.
If you're interested in working at PRBC, here's a list of what you need to do:
- Complete and return the application form (pdf, 217 k).
- Complete the appropriate portion on three reference forms (pdf, 166 k) and give them to the three persons you list. Ask them to return the forms to camp at their earliest convenience. We recommend you provide a stamped and addressed envelope for them.
- Complete a personal interview with Sean Barnhart, Dan Antal, or Luke Berntson.
After receiving your application form, we will also request additional information to do background checks for the safety of our camp children. Information on completing a background check can be found at http://www.r3campingnetwork.org/BackgroundCheckInfo.
All application materials should be sent to:
Summer Staff Selection
Park River Bible Camp
106 Solid Rock Circle
Park River ND 58270
Or faxed to: (701) 284-6796
Signing Bonuses
We also offer signing bonuses based on the reception of the three application components (application form, three references, and interview). The signing bonuses offered are $150 if all three components are on file by January 15, $100 by February 28, and $50 by March 31. We will offer positions after application files are complete, applicants have been evaluated, and we feel confident they should be part of the PRBC Summer Staff. To receive the signing bonus, the applicant must then return the contract within the amount of time specified in the contract.
What We Believe
Being a Christ-centered camp, we desire for our campers to have a living faith in Jesus Christ. Being Lutheran, we hold to the confessional Lutheran understandings of faith, salvation, grace, sin, the Church, and the sacraments.
Staff are not required to be Lutheran, but should be willing to minister in a Lutheran context.
Staff Expectations
As Christ's ambassadors, our staff members serve as role models and leaders for children and youth. Therefore we have high standards for the conduct of our staff.
While we realize that we all live as sinners in a fallen world, staff members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the teachings of Scripture. Specifics are detailed in a Personnel Policy Handbook.
Staff Testimonials
"Working at Park River Bible Camp is such a blessing. Everywhere you look, you are surrounded by positive, energetic people who are overflowing with God's love! You get to witness, firsthand, God working in the lives of so many people... both campers and counselors!! I wouldn't trade this job for anything." - Sarah
"Jesus spoke to the heart of the matter in Mark 10, 'Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'
"As Christians, we are called to service, to discipleship, and to make disciples of all nations. There are few places where all three of these aspects come together as they do at PRBC. Working here has been one of the greatest privileges of my life, and I hope to be there for years to come." - Justin
Ten Reasons to Work at PRBC
10.To serve Jesus Christ while enjoying His beautiful creation.
9.To participate in exciting activities like Bible studies, skits, worship, the high ropes course, the climbing tower, the pool & waterslide, canoeing, crafts, etc.
8.To be a Christian role model and leader for children and youth.
7.To discover the fullness of living in a genuine Christian community.
6.To have a lot of fun doing what may be the most challenging job you will ever have.
5.To grow in your faith and knowledge of the Lord.
4.To help people experience that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is relevant in today's world.
3.To make an eternal difference sharing God's Word with hundreds of children and youth.
2.Because the Bible is God's holy and authoritative Word. Children and youth need to know it.
1.To be used by God to bring salvation to His people.
