Employment

Core Staff

During the summers, we like to maintain a "Core Staff" of at least 8. This number is comprised of Male and Female Head Counselors, Male and Female Counselors, and Interns. In addition to this 8, we also hire specialty teachers to visit during skills and craft sessions and lead specific specialized activities. The core staff is responsible for supporting and running summer programming.

Compensation

Our pay scale varies depending on experience, certifications, and abilities but usually ranges from $200 to $450 per week. This includes a place to sleep and very amazing food in your belly. Interns are generally awarded a stipend.

A Work Week

A typical work week for summer staff includes around the clock employment during 1-2 week programs with daytime slots off during each week and one night off per/week of programming. In between programs staff are always provided with at least 2 full days and nights of time off, with more allotted after longer programs. We understand how challenging it can be to work at a job where you have to be “on” 24 hours a day and we value well rested staff. For this reason we make every effort to take advantage of time for recuperating and refreshing our bodies and spirits during and in between camp sessions.

Basic Staff Criteria
 Minimum qualifications for all positions:

  • All staff must exhibit passion for life and teaching.
  • All staff will undergo extensive background checks.
  • All staff must be at least 20 years of age
  • All must undergo a personal interview

In addition to the above minimum qualifications you will need the following:

For Head Counselor Positions:

  • 5 years of documented experience teaching and leading in the outdoors.
  • Expert in 12 outdoor skills/techniques (must include fire, shelter and knife use). Extensive experience teaching these skills/techniques.
  • Wilderness First Aid (preferably higher level), CPR, and EPI certification.
  • 50 accumulative days in the backcountry in multi-day stints (20 days leading groups in the backcountry).
  • Preferably experienced in working with at-risk youth or other youth populations

For Counselor Positions:

  • 2 years of documented experience involved in outdoor education.
  • Well versed in fire, shelter and knife use.
  • Wilderness First Aid, CPR and EPI Certification
  • 25 accumulated days in the backcountry in multi-day stints.
  • Preferably experienced in working with youth

For Intern Positions:

  • 1 year working with youth.
  • Basic First Aid and CPR certification.

To apply for one of the above positions please send a letter of interest and resume to charleecamp@aol.com or via mail to

664 Buckskin Hollow, Deep Gap, NC 28618