Spend an unforgettable spring serving with Lutherhaven Ministries in beautiful North Idaho! Lutherhaven Ministries is currently hiring Program Instructors for our spring Outdoor Education season. 

Each spring and fall, 2,500 students in grades 2 – 12 come to Camp Lutherhaven and Shoshone Mountain Retreat for one to five days of environmental studies, team building, and fun! Lead students through challenge course activities, high ropes, canoeing, ecology classes, evening programs, and more. Camp staff positions are tremendously rewarding, incredibly challenging, and almost always life-changing.

Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Commitment to children and outdoor learning.
• Affirm basic Christian values and strongly support the goals of Lutherhaven Ministries. Read more about our approach to ministry here. 
• Work within the structure of an association ministry, compatible with Christian and secular constituents.
• Positive attitude, energetic, dedicated, and able to be involved in all aspects of the program.
• Foster a lifestyle of stewardship for creation.

Preferred Job Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience working with children.
• Teaching experience is not required, but a background and willingness to learn about science or environmental studies is helpful.
• Special skills, like music, singing, storytelling, and group facilitation are a plus!

Benefits:

• Pay -  $375 to $450/week depending on experience
• Room & Board 
• Free Wi-Fi
• Living on Lake Coeur d’Alene (Camp Lutherhaven) and/or the Panhandle National Forest (Shoshone Mountain Retreat) with easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.

The Spring season runs from the beginning of April through the first week of June. There are opportunities to extend your employment into the summer and fall with positions available at both our locations.  Can’t work a full season? We still want to hear from you.