Senior Staff is an opportunity for young adults (18 and older) to contribute to the ministry of Spring Canyon in critically important functional areas. Senior Staff members serve for the entire summer (mid-May to early August) and carry significant responsibilities – both complementing the duties of year-round staff and serving as leaders and role models for Apprentices and Cornerstone volunteers. Senior Staff members are required to have at least one year of active experience beyond high school (i.e., college, full-time work, gap year program, etc.).

Although we encourage Senior Staff to view your summer at Spring Canyon first and foremost as a calling to serve Christ, we do offer a monthly stipend that varies depending on the skills and leadership responsibilities required. Returning alumni Senior Staff will also receive an additional stipend bonus, recognizing your experience and prior contributions. Spring Canyon provides all lodging and meals for summer staff. If you are seeking internship credit for your Senior Staff service, please contact our staff after submitting your application – we will do our best to work with you and your academic adviser to make that possible.

Senior Staff positions available:

• Young Men’s and Young Women’s Staff Leader and Staff Leader Assistants – These Senior Staffers supervise and mentor the volunteer Cornerstone staff (students ages 15-18).
• Guest Services – help with front office administration and guest hospitality needs (check-ins and payments, guest questions, marketing, photography, barista, etc.).
• Outdoor Guide – help provide safe, fun and inspiring guest programs. Outdoor Guides must demonstrate high competency on our high ropes course, challenge course, the climbing and rappelling site, and backpacking leadership. All these skills will be taught by year-round staff. Some experience in the listed activities is helpful, but not required.
• Cook’s Assistant – support the on-duty chef in preparing meals and assist in other Food Service activities such as meal prep, kitchen cleanup, etc.
• Maintenance Crew – support the Director of Facilities with responsibilities such as basic construction projects, wood-cutting / hauling, landscaping, basic maintenance, etc.
• Housekeeping Lead – responsible for keeping guest facilities clean and welcoming. The Housekeeping Lead plans and leads one-day conference center turnovers (coordinating with Staff Leaders and Teachers to create teams and prepare materials); manages the commercial laundry room; and coordinates tasks such as daily lodge cleaning, trash collection, and guest towel exchange.
• Nursery Teacher – responsible for all children 0-2 in the nursery. This includes basic infant care (diaper changing, holding babies, naps, read-aloud time, etc.) and communication with the parents.
• Youth Teachers (age groups 3-5, 6-8, 9-12) – lead short Bible lessons, crafts and activities (indoor and outdoor) at age-appropriate levels. All lessons and crafts are provided. As a teacher you will be with the children during all the adult speaking sessions as well as additional babysitting hours.
• Teen Teacher – lead short Bible lessons and activities (indoor and outdoor) at age-appropriate levels. All lessons are provided. You will also lead the teens on a hike, on the Challenge Course, and spend one night per week in a tent during the teen campout.

Senior Staff dates are May 22 – August 7, 2024 or May 29 – August 4, 2024, depending on your position.

Applications will be accepted December 15, 2023 through February 28, 2024. 

Senior Staff positions will be filled on a rolling basis, beginning January 10, 2024 – meaning that all positions may be filled before the application deadline. Submit your application and additional requirements early if you want to be considered for all your desired positions