Overnight Camp Kitchen Staff - Traditional will serve in a paid, full-time role on our summer kitchen staff and live onsite at Camp Roger in Rockford, Michigan. Each of the 4 individuals hired for this role will assist our Head Cook and Kitchen Staff Manager in the daily preparation and food service for all campers and staff.

Traditional Kitchen Staff members are responsible for post-meal clean-up including washing, drying, and putting away dishes, as well as cleaning the kitchen and dining hall. In addition to responsibilities assigned by the Head Cook, or Kitchen Staff Manager, the Kitchen Staff will have opportunities to participate in camp programming including large group games, morning activities with campers, and other duties as assigned by the directors.

New for 2023! For the first time, Camp Roger is offering limited spots for high school students who will commit to working three consecutive sessions in a partial summer role on the Overnight Camp Kitchen Staff as a Lead, Grow, Serve Kitchen Staff Intern. Kitchen Staff Interns will primarily serve with our full-time traditional Kitchen Staff, reporting to our Head Cook and Kitchen Staff Manager.

Interns will learn the processes of meal preparation, food service, and post-meal clean-up while being mentored by the Kitchen Staff Manager for three consecutive sessions of Overnight Camp. Kitchen Staff interns will also have opportunities to engage in one additional area of camp that interests them such as games and programs, waterfront, nature/creation care, maintenance, cleaning, etc. Camp Leadership will mentor interns by providing intentional community engagement and spiritual development to help individuals grow in their leadership and service skills.

Note: There will be onsite housing available for the duration of the internship and a small pay stipend will be granted upon completion of the internship.

Three key qualities make a great intern: enjoy interacting with campers, have stellar photography and video skills, and have a natural instinct to tell the photographic story of Camp. Photos are vital for parents and the marketing of Camp Roger and Camp Scottie. Your photos will be used for social media accounts, marketing materials, advancement mailers, and on our website. This is an opportunity to create art and engage with kids at the highest level. Interns should always be near the action and ready to photograph the next event. A high level of energy and a passion for photography will be essential in your role. At the end of each session, interns create a summary video to post on our YouTube site.

Each summer, interns have a video or photography project that they are required to complete before the last session and can be used in an official internship connected to their education.

Requirements: good experience with a DSLR camera for taking photos and videos, knowledge of simple photo and video editing software; love working with kids.
Camp will have computers, Adobe Photoshop, and Premier online editing software that interns will use during the summer for their work. Camp also owns DSLR cameras and will provide them for interns. If you prefer to use your own photography equipment, you may, but at your own risk if it is damaged during the summer.

The Communications & Media Interns for Day Camp and Overnight Camp report to the Communications Manager and each camp's director.

Day Camp Counselors are responsible for the care, supervision, and leadership of campers ranging from kindergarten to 5th grade who attend day camp sessions at Camp Scottie in Howard City, Michigan. In this role, counselors should be open and passionate about their relationship with God and desire to share His love with those around them. Our staff should be able to utilize life skills that encourage personal and spiritual growth.

With two weeks of intentional community building and training, our staff will equip counselors to serve in a variety of ways in our programs. Some program responsibilities will include leading daily cabin devotions, tent camping out in God’s creation, life-guarding or aquatic observation, leading large or small group games, and managing camper behavior.

Overnight Camp Counselors are responsible for the care, supervision, and leadership of campers ranging from 1st grade to 9th grade who are staying overnight at Camp Roger in Rockford, Michigan for 4-day and 6-day sessions. In this role, counselors should be open and passionate about their relationship with God and desire to share His love with those around them. Our staff should be able to utilize life skills that encourage personal and spiritual growth.

With two weeks of intentional community building and training, our staff will equip counselors to serve in a variety of ways in our programs. Some program responsibilities will include leading daily cabin devotions, tent camping out in God’s creation, life-guarding or aquatic observation, leading large or small group games, and managing camper behavior.

Day Camp's Operations Assistant will support the Day Camp Director and the Program Director. This position is key to helping Day Camp operations run smoothly. Daily responsibilities include maintenance, cleaning, supervision of bus riders, programming during bus rides, and providing camper care as needed.

The Day Camp Operations Assistant must have previous knowledge of Camp Scottie’s programs and be able to show effective communication and leadership skills. Applicants should enjoy taking initiative in required and unrequired projects, be able to work unsupervised and work humbly behind the scenes.

Day Camp's Camper Life Coordinator will have two primary functions. The first is managing administrative details and communication between campers and their guardians and camp staff. These details will revolve around transportation and individual camper details. The other function is working as an assistant to the Special Program Coordinator with any program or behavioral support for all three rotations each day. This person will also assist in parts of other camp programs and administration as needed.

Day Camp’s Program Assistant will support the Day Camp Program Director and Day Camp Special Program Coordinator. Key areas of this role include supporting daily programs, helping with camper check-in and out, camper and group activities, doing small site care and cleaning projects, and providing supervision from time to time on the bus. The Day Camp Program Assistant must be willing to learn on the job and show effective communication.