Year-Round Staff
Year-Round Staff
Year-round positions at Tilikum are an incredible opportunity to be part of a ministry that changes lives all year long. Whether you’re helping with housekeeping, retreat hosting, maintenance, or administrative support, you’ll play a vital role in creating a welcoming, faith-centered environment for campers, guests, and staff. These positions allow you to develop valuable skills, build meaningful relationships, and make a lasting impact while working in a beautiful, God-honoring setting. If you’re ready to be part of a dedicated team that combines work with purpose, consider joining us at Tilikum!
Lodge Positions
Looking for a rewarding way to serve at camp? Join Camp Tilikum’s incredible Lodge staff, where you'll help prepare and serve delicious meals for guests and families in a fun, supportive environment.
Maintenance Positions
Keep Camp Tilikum running strong! As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that our buildings, grounds, and equipment are ready for all our guests to enjoy.
Internships
Interested intern candidates should apply to be a member of the College Age Summer Staff team prior to starting the internship on September 1st. Applications are being accepted between now and March 31st, but early applications are given preference.
Camp Tilikum offers a one-year Internship Program beginning September 1st. Specialized areas of concentration enable an Intern to focus on one or more areas of interest, including leadership and administration, youth and family programming, marketing, and guest services.
For more information about the Internship Program, contact:
Dennis Littlefield/Executive Director
Grant Banham/Program Director
Core Experiences
Core Experiences are primarily in the fall and are designed to challenge you spiritually, relationally, and emotionally while gaining practical ministry tools. Core Experiences are for every Intern regardless of their area of concentration, and include:
· Weekly Intern Meetings
· Leadership Book Studies
· Camp Tours
· American Camp Association Fall Educational Event
· Management Team Retreat
· Christian Camp and Conference Association Sectional Conference in February
· Tilikum Board Meetings
In addition to the Core program, Interns will serve alongside year-around staff in the planning, budgeting, staffing, management, and guest service aspects of their area of concentration. Interns gain hands-on-training and experience while providing the ministries of Camp Tilikum.
Upon successful completion of the Internship Program, Interns will receive a certificate of completion and a letter of recommendation. Job/ministry placement assistance may also be provided.
Finance & Lodging
Interns work at least 40 hours a week in various areas of Tilikum’s ministry. This involves departments such as: Food Service, Housekeeping, Grounds, Challenge Course, Recreation, Registration, Office. The final three months is during May, June and July and will be as a leadership staff in the summer camp program. The payment is up to $2,700 for the month, with deductions made for rent and utilities equaling $600. Housing provided is individual apartment sized lodging on-site.
Schedule Outline
September – October: This two-month orientation period of the internship will concentrate on learning and growth including: weekly intern meetings, Cairn Series Courses, leadership book studies, camp tours and other fun recreational outings. Interns will also work in various departments depending on the needs and season.
November to April: Interns will work with their primary instructor in an area of concentration as well as in various departments depending on the needs and season.
May – August: Interns participate in a leadership role in the summer ministry of Camp Tilikum.