Work at FLBC!

APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER STAFF 2024 NOW OPEN!
APPLY TODAY!

Each year, FLBC looks to assemble a team of dedicated, talented, wonderful summer staff. Working at FLBC is much more than just a summer job. Our staff have an opportunity to develop their gifts, leadership skills, and faith while growing with others in a close Christian community. Summer staff experience at camp can also be a huge opportunity to develop professional skills that will be attractive to future employers. All this takes place in the mountains of northwest Montana, one of the most beautiful and ecologically intact places in the United States. Being a Summer Staff member at Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp could prove to be one of the most important and rewarding experiences of your life!

If you want to learn more about working at FLBC before beginning the application, we would be glad to talk to you! Please reach out to Program Director, Karen, at karen@flbc.net to find a time to connect.

FAQ’s about working at Camp

Have other questions? Let’s chat!

What do camp staff get paid?

Starting pay is $400 per week + room and board! If you are a returning staff to FLBC,  or have worked at another camp, you’ll earn an additional $10/week (i.e., second summer on staff = $410/week, 5th summer on staff = $440)

Additional incentives are available for lifeguards, turning in all employment paperwork early, fulfilling the full extended summer contract, and some help with transportation!

Each staff’s compensation package will be outlined in their contract!

What does a typical day look like?

Well, every day at camp might look different and every week of your summer might be different!

We offer a variety of programs, so you might find yourself on a day camp one week, and leading a cabin group on-site the next (see a sample schedule of our traditional on-site schedule on this page).

Our two week staff orientation covers what you need to know to work each of these programs; many of our off-site adventure trips will have additional training so that staff have specific skills for those programs (read: Sailing!).

What about weekends?

Every staff person works 1 weekend in the summer, helping to provide programming and hospitality to the groups that are on retreat over the weekend.

Besides the work weekend, staff are off from Friday evening (campers leave, we turn camp around for the weekend, and have a staff meeting) to 9am Sunday morning (we begin with a staff meeting, have brunch and morning worship, then get ready for the new week!). It’s your time to nap, do laundry (unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to offer on-site laundry facilities; there are great laundromats in town and we can help figure it out if getting to town is an issue; staff who are working the weekend have the ability to do laundry on-site that weekend), explore the beauty of Northwest Montana, go to Target, or whatever it is you need to do to take care of yourself and get ready for the next week!

When does summer camp end?

Our regular summer programming begins June 23th and ends August 2nd (6 weeks of camp sessions). We continue to provide summer camp programs in a different way after, partnering with organizations such as the Montana Youth Diabetes Alliance and Intermountain Residential Home, there are potential opportunities to extend your contract to serve at camp during those partner weeks.

Do I have to be Lutheran to work at FLBC?

Nope! We ask that you be willing to share God’s love with everyone at camp, and be a part of a Christian community the affirms Lutheran values. During staff orientation, we’ll teach you how to lead an engaging Bible Study and worship/campfire, as well as have some Lutheran 101 conversations. And of course, the conversations and questions about God and faith are continued throughout the summer as we lead campers through their own faith journeys and accompany one another on ours.

Do I have to work the entire summer, or can I work part of the summer?

Preference is given to applicants who can work at camp for the entire summer. However, we encourage you to apply if you are only available for part of the summer.

Do you do internships?

Yes! We can work with you to meet your school’s requirements in pretty much any field.

VOLUNTEER

APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTEER STAFF 2024 NOW OPEN!

Whether helping in the kitchen, cleaning, leading activities for campers, completing a work project or joining in with a group for Bible study, volunteers are invaluable! All volunteers will be housed (with other volunteers), fed & taken care of during their time at camp. We ask that all volunteers share a skill or talent with campers during a one hour “Discovery Time” 4 days of the week.

  • All volunteers must be 21+ years old (with the exception of alumni staff members).
  • Volunteers are asked to consider a $100 contribution toward their time at camp.
  • Cost for non-working family member, age 12+ accompanying a volunteer is $630.
  • Volunteers may not bring children or grandchildren unless they are enrolled in a camp program or are an infant in arms.
  • We ask volunteer camp nurses not bring any guests or children.

For more information or to apply:

  • Download the Volunteer Packet and return it to the camp office
  • Complete the online application
  • Call 406-752-6602 to have a packet mailed to you
  • Application opens Nov 10, 2023!

Spaces fill quickly, so apply early!

WE COULDN’T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU!

YEAR-ROUND POSITIONS

Now Hiring: Wilderness/Operations Director

The Wilderness/Operations Director Essential Job Functions include:

  • Oversight and management of all Offsite and Wilderness programs. (Glacier Wilderness, Sr. high, Servant events, work with Program Director/program leaders in overseeing Jr. High onsite adventure, Adventure retreats, etc.) from inception through completion. This includes planning, safety, marketing, strategy, logistics, staffing and staff training, and follow up evaluations and working with the office for statistics, record keeping, and billing. Programs include backpacking, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, rafting, wilderness adventure, custom design, servant trips, ski retreats, as well as other possibilities.
  • Exhibit professionalism, cordiality, and excellent communication skills at all times
  • Display congeniality toward management, coworkers, volunteers, campers, guests, prospective patrons, and the community at large
  • Comply with all employment policies and procedures, including the Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp Employee Handbook

This position is open immediately, and will close when position is filled. Salary is based on experience. Plus, Health and retirement benefits.

For a complete job description click here to download

 

To apply, submit resume to:

Margie Fiedler
margie@flbc.net

Now Hiring!
Marketing Director

The Marketing Director Essential Job Functions include:

  • Develop and implement a marketing plan, including printed materials, web and social media, and marketing for gifts, events and programs
  • Communicate effectively to inform donors of the need for/impact of their donations
  • Represent FLBC at Synod, congregational and community events as needed
  • Work with FLBC branding and or re-branding
  • Work with media and newspapers for stories to spread the word of FLBC
  • Develop two general newsletter per year; and 2 Partner newsletters per year, for print and for website (working with the development director)
  • Keep the website up to date
  • Plan/develop promotion for all programs, working to increase participation per strategic plan i.e. flyers, social media posts etc.
  • Work with Executive Director and other staff to develop all print material, e-news, emails to congregations, synod and website
  • Work with staff to develop and execute fundraising and donor recognition events
  • Exhibit professionalism, cordiality, and excellent communication skills at all times
  • Display congeniality toward management, coworkers, volunteers, campers, guests, prospective patrons, and the community at large
  • Comply with all employment policies and procedures, including the Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp Employee Handbook

This position is open immediately, and will close when position is filled.

  • Wages/Salary based on experience
  • Year-round. Salaried-Exempt if full time and is combined with Development Director.
  • If part time-Hourly.

For a complete job description click here to download

 

To apply, submit resume to:

Margie Fiedler
margie@flbc.net

Now Hiring! Development Director

The Development Director Essential Job Functions include:

  • Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive, written fund development plan with strategies for donors and prospects including: individuals, churches, organizations, corporations and foundations in order to meet annual fundraising goals
    Coordinate all aspects of the annual fund, direct mail, special events and overall support to on-going fund development
    Work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to increase contributed giving by 20% over three years
  • Demonstrated work in marketing (print and social media) – oversee all marketing components
  • Exhibit professionalism, cordiality, and excellent communication skills at all times
  • Display congeniality toward management, coworkers, volunteers, campers, guests, prospective patrons, and the community at large
  • Comply with all employment policies and procedures, including the Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp Employee Handbook

This position is open immediately, and will close when position is filled.

  • Salary is based on experience.
  • Year-round. Salaried-Exempt if full time and is combined with Marketing Director.
  • If part time – Hourly

For a complete job description click here to download

 

To apply, submit resume to:

Margie Fiedler
margie@flbc.net

Now Hiring!
Retreat Coordinator

The Retreat Coordinator Essential Job Functions include:

  • Coordinating closely with all groups and retreat guests, beginning prior to arrival at camp through departure, to ensure their needs and expectations are exceeded regarding retreat operations, logistics, and hospitality, which shall generally require:Corresponding with retreat groups normally two weeks prior to arrival to discuss and prepare programming; (i.e., mixers, ropes, Bible Study, nature hikes, recreation, worship, set up etc.)
  • Receiving all information from the calendar and from the registrar on the group.
  • Assuring that accommodations, bathrooms, and meeting rooms are clean, warm, well-lit, set-up, seasonally safe, equipped, welcoming, and completely ready prior to arrival; including quilts washed and on beds, fires started, coffee made, and welcome signs on sleeping room, and meeting room doors, and KioskCommunicating in a timely manner all special requirements, requests, program, and guest needs to relevant FLBC staff;
  • Exhibit professionalism, cordiality, and excellent communication skills at all times
  • Display congeniality toward management, coworkers, volunteers, campers, guests, prospective patrons, and the community at large
  • Comply with all employment policies and procedures, including the Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp Employee Handbook

This position is open immediately, and will close when position is filled.

  • Salaried exempt, full-time year-round community staff position; or
  • Sporadic if not an on-site position

For a complete job description click here to download

 

To apply, submit resume to:

Margie Fiedler
margie@flbc.net