Job Opportunities

“My daughter struggles a lot with anxiety and being away from home. Krislund has been very instrumental in helping her manage her homesickness and enjoy the opportunities offered at camp. She feels loved, taken care of and accepted at Krislund! She is already making plans for next year!”

2022 Camper Parent

Each year, Krislund serves hundreds of campers through residential and day camp programming that emphasizes spiritual growth and renewal through small-group living, adventurous experience, presence in Creation, and intentional, faith-based programming. Campers of all backgrounds enjoy Krislund’s adventure course, wagon rides, big group games, all-camp worship, and especially the Thursday night bonfire.

Are you interested in furthering Krislund's mission to be a place where all people can encounter God, build relationships, and experience Creation? If so, check out the tabs below to see how Krislund can invest in YOU.

One of the greatest benefits of working at Krislund is the opportunity to gain professional skills and certifications from industry professionals. No matter what field you enter after a Summer at Krislund, your experience here is sure to make you stand out!

Certifications

• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
• American Red Cross Epi-pen and Anaphylaxis Skills Boost
• Site-Specific Challenge Course Training
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (for those interested and able)
• Mandatory Reporter Training

Professional Skills:

• Team building facilitation
• Small group instruction
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Oral communication
• Interpersonal skills

Residential Camp

• 8:00 Breakfast
• 9:00 Quiet Time
• 9:30 Morning Watch
  • performing skits, introducing Bible study lessong of the day, energizers to wake up kids
• 10:15 Activity Block
  • 1 facilitating/providing survelliance for group camp activities such as archery, high ropes, low ropes, arts & crafts, etc.
• 12:15 Lunch
• 1:15 Opportunity to Serve
  • oversee campers helping to clean up areas of camp, build fires for worship time, and other opportuinities for campers to give back to camp.
• 1:45 Bible Study
  • lead a Bible study for campers
• 2:45 Activity Block 2
• 4:30 Activity Block 3
• 6:15 Dinner
• 7:30 All-Camp Evening Activity (Led by Leadership Staff)
  • Some favorite evening activities include Messy or Banana Olympics, Skits, Ultimate Red Light/Green Light or other wild and wacky games!
• 9:30 Worship & Campfire
• Note: We do offer residential counselors breaks during the week, during which their campers are watched by another counselor or leadership team member

Day Camp

• 7:00 Wake Up
• 7:30 Breakfast
• 7:50 – 9:15 Camper pick-up in State College and Lock Haven
  • Only staff age 21 and over drive vehicles, other counselors are support staff and manage campers during the drive
• 9:45 Song and Dance
• 10:00 Morning Activity
  • This is typically a counselor-led activity such as nature play, STEM project, hiking, arts and crafts, or blacklight dodgeball, all of which are covered during staff training!
• 11:30 Lunch
• 12:15 Bible Study (counselor-led)
• 1:00 Pool
• 2:30 Afternoon Activity
  • This may include another counselor-led activity or high adventure (rock wall or giant swing)
• 4:45-6:15 Camper drop-off in State College or Lock Haven
• 6:30 Dinner
• 7:15 – 8:30 Be a resource to Residential Camp counselors and/or meet with the Day Camp Coordinator to discuss the next day’s activities

Typical Pay Structure

• First year Counselors: $325/week
• Second year Counselors: $350/week
• Third+ year Counselors: $375/week
• Leadership Roles an Additional $25/week

Additional Remuneration

All staff members at Krislund are provided lodging and meals for the entire Summer, as well as use of Krislund’s laundry facilities and other resources with the Program Director’s permission.

Lodging and meals are provided at an estimated value of $2,000 per staff member.

Certifications provided during staff training add additional value of roughly $300 per staff member

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Krislund is now hiring for Summer 2026!We're looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and Christ-centered individuals to serve as Summer Camp Counselors at Krislund. As a counselor, you will play a vital role in creating a fun, safe, and spiritually enriching environment for campers. You'll be responsible for leading activities, building relationships, modeling Christian values, and helping campers grow in their faith.

Available positions are listed below, and more detailed descriptions can be found within the application itself. We look forward to receiving your application!

Counselors will have the opportunity to work with  Residential Camp,  Day Camp, and Travelling Day Camp programs. The Residential Camp and Day Camp staff stay at camp during the program week. Travelling Day Camp Counselors start at Krislund to get supplies and then provide our program at participating Churches Monday-Thursday.  Thursday night, staff and campers come to Krislund for an overnight experience and leave Friday when all of camp ends for the week.

Program Staff: Music & Worship Leader, Media Staff, Adventure Coordinator,  and Health Officer

Internships: We are happy to offer any of the positions above as internships if they fit your university’s standards and expectations. Questions about internships can be directed to Max Krohe at programdirector@krislund.org or by calling 814-933-7440.

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Retreat Host/Activity Staff
Retreat Hosts and Activity Staff is a great position for those looking to gain experience in hospitality or recreation. These positions help serve our retreat groups year round.

Summer Kitchen Staff
See link below for job description

Kitchen Staff
We are looking for cooks that are available Thursday through Sunday to help cook and serve our retreat guests.

If you are interested in any of these positions please contact Joy Kaufman at joyk2.gp@gmail.com. Please also include a resume and cover letter.

SUMMER FOOD SERVICE STAFF
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

There are no Full Time Opportunities at this time.