Beyond the routine is a place in the mountains where you can Be With Kids and Show them God

Current Job Openings

Program

Camp Counselor

Pagosa Springs

$375.00 / week

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Full time

Be with kids, and show them God! Live and work alongside the campers, mentoring, guiding and sharing all the fun of camp.

This position is open to those 18 years of age or older. Hiring Preference will be given to those who are at least 1 year out of high school.

General Responsibilities:

Live and work with campers, overseeing, leading and participating in all parts of the camper's day and activities. Work with a team of program leadership and other camp counselors to provide care and leadership for campers. 

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Program Support

Operations Coordinator

Pagosa Springs

$700.00 / week

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Full time

Support the flow of camp operations by coordinating the behind the scenes work that makes the magic happen. Program setup and takedown, dishes, and most importantly, managing the crew to help you do so.

Essential Functions 

1. Ability to effectively complete many multi-step tasks in a timely and efficient manner 

2. Teach and lead peers, working under a time constraint and with repetition 

3. Delegate tasks in a manner that is fair and understanding of skill levels 

4. Must be able to lift/unload/move food and supplies (up to 50 pounds) 

5. Lift/carry dishes and pots to and from the dish room and operate the dish washer. 

6. Determine cleanliness of the dish room, bathrooms, etc. 

7. Tolerate standing and walking for long periods of time. 

8. Good communication/leadership skills 

9. Willingness to use power tools safely and effectively. 

10.Ability to thrive with very little access to social media and internet, being nourished instead by in-person conversations or times of solitude and quiet

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Program

Media Coordinator

Pagosa Springs

$375.00 / week

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Full time

Capture the spirit of Camp in photos, videos, and other media. Your creative vision is required to tell the Sonlight story to parents and camp families.

This position is open to those 18 years of age or older. Hiring Preference will be given to those who are at least 1 year out of high school.

Support Sonlight’s mission by shooting photos, organizing photos from CampSnaps/ other photographers and editing presentations that cover all aspects of the weekly session. Craft additional media (blogs, social media, camp flyers, etc) for the purpose of promotion/ advertising camp.

Specific Responsibilities

• Capture the story of each week of camp through video and photos.

• Group shot of every group to include a photo of summer staff

• Creatively produce a high- quality weekly highlight slideshow (7 minutes of less) for online publication and presentation at each session’s closing program

• Daily Photos

• Time management skills to complete the aforementioned in a timely fashion

• Capture pictures for Sonlight marketing

• Willingness to be intentional with camper interactions whilst taking photos

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Program Support

Maintenance Assistant

Pagosa Springs

$375.00 / week

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Full time

Support the mission of camp operations by working on property. Light maintenance tasks include replacing deckboards, mowing, chopping firewood, fixing toilets, etc. Entry level position for those interested in learning more about general property care. 

• Prioritize a special task list specific to maintaining daily/weekly property needs to include:

  • Maintaining Hot tubs (changing filers, adding chlorine, wipe down side if needed, etc)

  • Vacuum and change refrigerator/ freezer filters as needed

  • Check Spring Line level in tanks and record in book

  • Clean all vacuums and bags as needed

  • Help unload supply trucks and put away

• Work on ongoing property projects, including but not limited to:

  • Wood splitting

  • Fence work

  • Trail maintenance

  • Mowing

• Promptly respond and troubleshoot to facility repair needs 

  • EX:  change light bulbs, if water is running in a toilet, replace deck boards as needed

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Food Service

Lead Cook

Pagosa Springs

$450.00 / week

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Full time

This experienced kitchen position is perfect for someone who enjoys serving others through serving great food and being part of a larger camp community. Great home prepared food is a priority for Sonlight Camp.

1. Maintains an inventory of all foods, supplies, and equipment.

2. Oversee the food preparation and service process, ensuring that all food is prepared and served safely and efficiently.

3. Supervises the planning and preparation for dietary replacements as necessary

4. Supervises and organizes other staff/volunteers in the performance of kitchen duties.

5. Opens and closes the kitchen

6. Prepares the meals and snacks as described on the master menu plan.

7. Helps serve meals.

8. Keeps equipment clean and in running order. 

9. Maintains the trash and garbage collection area in a neat and sanitary fashion.

10. Maintain culture of hospitality by anticipating needs and meeting standards of practice

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Program Support

Camp RN

Pagosa Springs

$750.00 / week

Be part of the team who ensures the health and well-being of campers and staff. Use your nursing skill and enjoy a small camp environment, enjoying the out of doors focusing on community health. Current Colorado RN license required, or current licensure in a nursing Compact state. New grads are welcome to apply.

RN Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide first aid care and MESH support for campers and staff

• Oversee the administration of medications to campers and staff

• Coordinate visits to definitive healthcare when needed

• Monitor health and cleanliness standards in the health center

• Organize paperwork and maintain online digital documentation and file organization

• Communicate and work closely with various staff as part of the Sonlight Healthcare Team

• Maintain clear, helpful and professional communications with parents and directors

• Assist staff with activities, work projects and other tasks as necessary.

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Food Service

Kitchen Assistant

Pagosa Springs

$375.00 / week

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Full time

Not your average camp food! We take food seriously here and owe it to the kitchen team. If you're interested in learning more about camp operations, this is a really foundational position to start with.

This position is open to those 18 years of age or older. Hiring Preference will be given to those who are at least 1 year out of high school.

Your primary task is to assist with all aspects of food service operations (including but not limited to food preparation, unloading and restocking supplies, preparing and cleaning service areas)  while supporting all aspects of camp operations as needed (including but not limited to facility upkeep and trash/recycling hauling). 

Essential Functions 

1. Ability to communicate effectively with campers and other staff

2. Physical and mental ability to work long hours and be on your feet, the kitchen is a fast paced environment - producing over 270 meals a day!

3. Visual and auditory ability to identify with co-workers, and campers, while preparing food

4. Ability to maintain personal physical, mental, and spiritual health in a fast- paced community living setting and adapt to a constantly changing environment while interacting with many different personalities

5. Willingness and ability to live in an internet free environment

6. Ability to articulate needs to supervisor(s) for personal well-being

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