Employment Opportunities

We offer a variety of staffing positions both year-round and for the summer alike. Click on any of the positions below to jump directly to their listing.

Leadership Training
Summer Staff Opportunities

Leadership Training

This program is designed to help young people (age 14 to 17) learn leadership and to give them an entry point into a lifetime of leading and giving through service. It is a pre-requisite for those who hope to be junior staff members at Beechpoint. The program includes formal training, guided experience, and service opportunities.

Our purpose is to share the saving grace of Jesus Christ with boys and girls and to aid in drawing them to the foot of the cross. We also focus on nurturing the growth of young believers through the ministry of a caring, loving, committed staff, a fun-filled program, a spiritual emphasis, which underlies every activity, and a year-round discipling program. Camp Beechpoint is for children ages 8-13. Camp starts on the third week of June and ends the first week of August. There are seven consecutive sessions, each beginning Sunday afternoon and ending Friday after supper. Beechpoint is located 150 miles northeast of Chicago in Allegan, Michigan. Activities include archery, riflery, crafts, swimming, canoing, paddle boating, dinner cruises, “big banana” rides, go-carts, hiking, ball games, BMX bikes, cook-outs, missionary times, firesides, Bible exploration, and lots of fun (for the kids!).

Requirements

  • High School Student.
  • Commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior.
  • Willingness to mature and grow as a Christian.
  • Capability to take and follow instructions; responding well to leadership. Must enjoy and work well with CHILDREN!
  • Good self-concept reflected in appearance, behavior, and relationships with others.

Conduct

  • All students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the goals and ministry of Camp Beechpoint.
  • All staff are expected to be subject to regulations regarding lights out, automobiles, tidiness, and neatness of dress.

How you will serve:

  • Assist program staff with group activities and special events: cook-outs, bonfires, triathlon, SPLASH & BLAST, etc.
  • Assist and participate in waterfront activities: swimming, boating, tubing, and fishing.
  • Assist with dining hall duties.
  • Assist with cabin group activities

Summer Staff Opportunities

The Summer Staff positions available are counselors, lifeguards and cooks. These positions are much like a short term missions project. They require a nine week commitment. If you have less time to offer, we appreciate volunteers to help as craft helpers, cook’s assistants, health officers, counselors, and lifeguards.

Counselors

The heart of the program is the counselor. You are the ones who develop relationships with the campers which can last a lifetime. It is through your lives the campers will see the reality of the Christian life. You are a role model to the camper, their activity instructor, devotional leader, “Mom and Dad”, and friend. Counselors must be 18 years of age and enjoy working with kids, Preferably you have had some experience in working with children or in Christian Ministry in the past.

Waterfront Director / Lifeguard

Waterfront directors and lifeguards have the responsibility of ensuring the campers’ safety at the lake. You must have a current Red Cross LG, CPR, and First Aid Certification.

Assistant Cook

Work with Head Cook in meal preparation. (Food service experience)

Schedule and Scholarship

Summer Staff training begins the first week of June. The last week of camp is the first week of August. Summer staff will receive $200.00 per week of camp. Staff have the option of raising “matching support”. Meals and lodging are provided.

For Your Information

Camp Beechpoint is for children ages 8-13. Camp starts in June and ends the first week of August. Summer Staff training will begin the first week of June. There are eight consecutive sessions each beginning Sunday afternoon and ending Friday after supper. Beechpoint is located 150 miles northeast of Chicago in Allegan, Michigan. Activities include archery, crafts, swimming canoing, paddle boating, lake cruises, “big” banana rides, go-carts, hiking, challenge course, ball games, BMX bikes, cook-outs, rock climbing, zip line, missionary times, firesides, Bible exploration, and lots of fun (for the kids!)

Requirements

  • Commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior.
  • Willingness to mature and grow as a Christian.
  • Capability to take and follow instructions;responding well to leader-ship. Must enjoy and work well with CHILDREN!
  • Good self-concept reflected in appearance, behavior, and relationships with others.

Conduct

All staff members are expected to conduct themselves in a way which will not deter from the goals and ministry of camp. All staff are expected to be subject to regulations regarding lights out, automobiles, tidiness, and neatness of dress. Questionable activities such as the use of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, and non-prescription drugs are prohibited.

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