Mount Carmel Ministries
Summer Ministry Staff
A place of rest, renewal, and recreation where people experience Jesus.
Summer Ministry Staff
Mount Carmel Ministries is a place of rest, renewal, and recreation where people experience Jesus. Every summer Mount Carmel calls 30 college-aged young adults to serve our family camp guests.
Serving at Mount Carmel is a discipleship experience in which staff gets to try on leadership, live out their faith, develop a servant's heart, grow in their knowledge of the Bible, and develop a close Christian community.
Summer staff attend daily devotions, teach and develop youth programming, lead worship, organize games, wash dishes, clean cabins, lifeguard, and partner with families in prayer and support.
Mount Carmel is unique in its intergenerational approach to camp, serving guests of all ages — from newborns to centenarians — concurrently while providing tailored programming to each group.
Mount Carmel celebrates Christians around the world who proclaim Jesus. We invite international Christians to come and join us in our mission and help lift up our ministry with special perspectives from those abroad.
At Mount Carmel, staff are freed from the typical pressures of youth camp management. Instead, you get to do the best part — going deep in Scripture, investing in lifelong relationships, and walking alongside people of all ages in their faith.
— Mount Carmel MinistriesJoin Our Team
The following steps must be taken in order to be considered for a summer staff position at Mount Carmel. All hires are subject to a criminal background check prior to employment. All summer staff are expected and required to teach within the bounds of Mount Carmel's Teaching Guidelines.
For Returning Staff
- 1Fill out the Returning Staff application.
- 2We are working hard toward filling the staff for the summer, please fill out your application as soon as possible. (If you have circumstances that prevent you from turning this in on time, please let us know so we can work with you.)
- 3Once your application is received and reviewed you will be contacted by phone with information about the next steps.
For New Summer Staff
- 1Complete the Mount Carmel Summer Ministry Staff application and reference forms.
- 2Send the reference forms to TWO people you know well and who could give an objective assessment.
Call or email our Associate Director of Ministries, Emma Wersal, for the latest information: Emma@mountcarmelministries.com | 320-460-2889
References & Interviews
Be sure to tell each reference to email the completed form at your earliest convenience.
- Previous employers
- Pastors or youth directors
- Ministry leaders under whom you have volunteered
- Peers who you have served with
- Teachers/professors/adults involved in a student organization you belong to (especially if they have seen you in a leadership role)
- If you have worked at another outdoor ministry, you must include your former employer or immediate supervisor as a reference
Or mail to:
Mount Carmel Ministries
Attn: Program Director
800 Mount Carmel Drive
Alexandria, MN 56308
Interviews
Once your application is received and reviewed we may set up a video call interview for potential candidates. If you have questions, or if it seems like we are taking too long to get back to you, please feel free to email Emma@mountcarmelministries.com.
Thank you for your interest in serving God at Mount Carmel!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is housing provided?
Yes. Housing is provided. Men may have a roommate or may have their own room in rustic accommodations. Men share a bathroom/shower house. Women will have one or two roommates and nicer accommodations. Women's rooms each have their own fully equipped bathrooms.
What dates do I need to be at Mount Carmel?
We are trying to have all of our Summer Staffers here from June 10th to August 3rd. We welcome staff to come early and to stay as late as October 1st. Staff who staff later than August 3rd have their salaries substantially increased. If you are unable to arrive on time or need to leave early, contact David Blackstad to see if your situation can work.
Is food provided?
Yes! All of your meals are provided. This includes food on your evening and day off each week.
Do we get days off?
Yes! Summer staffers work Sunday morning through Friday late afternoon. Summer staff have Saturdays off with the exception of two Saturdays throughout the summer. Staffers will have additional time off at other times to offset those Saturday shifts.
Are internships available?
Yes! Please contact Emma@mountcarmelministries.com to see if we can create an internship that meets your needs.