Apply to be a Staff Member or Volunteer with MHKC!

“Camp was an incredible experience. I have never been a part of a team that meshed so well despite having just met. It was amazing working with people who all share the common goal of giving others the best experience possible. It was also incredible being a positive figure in the campers’ lives and feeling like you really made an impact.”

 

MHKC Employment Photos 2025
MHKC Employment Photos 2025
MHKC Employment Photos 2025
Camp Dates & Training

Session 1: June 21-July 4, 2026
Session 2: July 5-18, 2026
Session 3: July 19-August 1, 2026
Session 4: August 2-15, 2026
*All Group and Program Staff Positions require a 2-week (1 session) commitment; All employees are encouraged to work 4 weeks (2 sessions).

All training is mandatory.

  • ALL Staff In-Person Training– On-Site at 83500 E. Kiwanis Camp Rd, Government Camp, OR 97028
    • NEW Staff Training: June 15-19, 2026
    • RETURNING Staff Training: June 17-19, 2026
  • Role-Specific Trainings:
    • Adventure Training: TBD
    • Lifeguard Certification Training: TBD
  • ALL Staff Asynchronous Online Training Modules

Summer Staff

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Students seeking to earn school credit must serve in the Counselor role learn more HERE. Some students want to attend multiple Camp sessions—volunteering as a Counselor for one session and working as a staff member for additional session(s). Anyone interested in both roles can indicate that on the application.

*All Camper Care positions require a two-week session commitment: 1st-week Sunday-Saturday, 2nd-week Monday-Saturday

*Click on position title to review the job description

Counselor Supervisors (CS): Supervises and facilitates assigned group of campers, counselors, and staff, ensuring members’ safety and well-being, group functioning, and program engagement. Coordinates camper care, provides mentorship, leads team meetings, and ensures paperwork is completed accurately and on time. Previous MHKC experience highly preferred; Education and/or 3+ years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities required; 21 years or older.

Assistant Counselor Supervisor (ACS): Assists with the overall supervision and facilitation of assigned group of campers and counselors, including camper care and program engagement. Serves as a model for counselors, supports group functioning, and ensures group safety and well-being and that paperwork is completed accurately and on time. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities required; 18 years or older.

Behavioral Support: Provide additional support to staff and counselors including coaching on behavior intervention techniques, monitoring campers’ behaviors, and preparing communication and behavior support materials. Shares responsibility with Leadership Team in providing coverage during morning, break, and night duties. This position works Sunday-Wednesday of week one and Monday-Wednesday of week 2 for all adult weeks and the full weeks for kid week. Previous MHKC experience is typically required; certification is preferred. Required to attend Oregon Intervention Systems (OIS) training through MHKC.

Camp Nurse: Directs all aspects of the health and safety of campers and staff. Duties include health and medicine reviews during camper check-in, medication pouring and dispensing, providing first aid and general health care, and assisting with any emergencies. RNs and LPNs only; one-week commitment required: 1st week of session Sunday-Saturday, 2nd week of Session Monday-Saturday.

*All Program Staff positions require a two-week session commitment: 1st-week Sunday-Saturday, 2nd week Monday-Saturday. In addition to leading and facilitating specific program areas, all program staff is assigned to a group of campers and counselors as support staff, assisting with camper care dependent upon schedule. Program staff also assist with planning and leading evening activities including hikes and skits/songs.

*Click on position title to review the job description

Adventure Course Facilitator: Leads and delivers programming at MHKC’s Adventure Course including a rock wall, zipline, flying squirrel, stream crossing, and giant swing. Will be course trained on-site during an additional training weekend. Must be 18 years or older.

Arts and Crafts Facilitator: Leads and delivers arts and crafts programming. Prepares, rinses, and cleans tie-dye shirts and maintains cleanliness and organization of art building. Must be 16 years or older.

Horseback Riding Facilitator: Leads and delivers horseback riding programming. Manages and cares for MHKC’s four horses. Previous horse care experience required; additional weekend on-site training. Must be 18 years or older.

Lifeguard- Pool: In charge of lifeguarding all pool-related activities. Responsible for basic care of pool facilities. Current Lifeguard Certification or willing to obtain by required date; additional weekend on-site training. Must be 16 years or older, lead guard must be 18+.

Recreation Facilitator: Creates, leads, and delivers recreation programming including adaptive bikes, team-building activities, field games, and fishing. Must be 16 years or older.

Kitchen Staff: Assists MHKC’s Chef with all food and dining services including preparation, serving, cleaning, and dishwashing. One week commitment required; 16 years or older.

Custodian: Maintains the cleanliness and maintenance of the camp facilities including lodging, restrooms, and common areas. One week (Monday-Saturday) commitment; 16 years or older.

Volunteer Positions

For more information regarding our day volunteer program, reach out to Savannah at savannah@mhkc.org

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