Year-Round

Mission Springs Camps & Conference Center seeks to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all of our guests through exceptional retreat and camping experiences.

As a Mission Springs Staff member, you will be serving the guests who come each week to our Conference Center for family retreats, outdoor education, and church groups.

How to Apply?

Please either fill out the application below and/or submit a resume and cover letter indicating which job you’re interested in applying for at the conference center.

Email: [email protected]
Call: (831) 335-9133

Open Positions

  • Director of Programs

    Position Summary: Lead Mission Springs-sponsored camps, retreats, recreation, and guest experiences in a way that reflects our calling as a Christ-centered camp and conference center. This role keeps ministry, hospitality, safety, and fun working together so campers, churches, families, and guests encounter God, build community, and leave strengthened for the next step of faith. The Director of Program sets the tone for a staff culture marked by servant leadership, initiative, clear communication, flexibility, and genuine care for guests and one another.
    Status: Exempt / Full-time
    Benefits: Comprehensive insurance, paid time off, and all benefits as outlined in the employee handbook
    Pay Range: 71,000 – 80,000
    Reports to: Executive Director
    Direct Reports: Director of Frontier Ranch, Camp Registrar

    Qualifications:

    Required

    • Strong commitment to serve Jesus Christ and advance the mission of Mission Springs
    • LiveScan background check and Driver’s License required
    • Proven leadership in Christian camping, retreats, youth ministry, recreation, hospitality, conference center work, or comparable program environments.
    • Ability to lead both vision and details: calendars, budgets, teams, schedules, guest communication, safety, and follow-through.
    • Strong relational instincts with campers, parents, pastors, church leaders, staff, volunteers, and vendors.
    • Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to collaborate across departments before, during, and after events.
    • Experience supervising, coaching, recruiting, training, and encouraging staff or volunteers.
    • Comfort with Microsoft Office and registration, scheduling, or program-management systems.
    • Willingness to serve in any capacity needed.

    Preferred

    • Bachelor’s degree in ministry, recreation, education, business, or a related field.
    • Experience developing camps, retreats, conferences, or educational programs from idea to evaluation.
    • Familiarity with Covenant churches, Christian camp networks, or multi-department hospitality operations.

    Key Responsibilities –

    Program Leadership & Development

    • Lead the vision, strategy, planning, and evaluation of Mission Springs programs, camps, retreats, and special events.
    • Design engaging, Christ-centered experiences that foster spiritual growth, community, recreation, and rest.
    • Monitor program outcomes, guest feedback, participation, and financial performance to drive continuous improvement.

    Team Leadership

    • Supervise, coach, and develop program staff, including the Director of Frontier Ranch and Camp Registrar.
    • Recruit, equip, and support seasonal staff, volunteers, speakers, and worship leaders.
    • Foster a culture of faith, hospitality, collaboration, accountability, and service.

    Guest Experience & Partnerships

    • Ensure a safe, welcoming, and high-quality experience for guests from registration through follow-up.
    • Build strong relationships with campers, families, churches, alumni, leaseholders, and ministry partners.
    • Collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional programs and extend Mission Springs’ ministry impact.

    Marketing, Budgeting & Organizational Leadership

    • Partner with Marketing to promote programs and communicate effectively with guests and churches.
    • Develop and manage program budgets, resources, attendance goals, and performance metrics.
    • Contribute to organizational planning, cross-department collaboration, and strategic initiatives as part of the leadership team.
  • Outdoor Education: Naturalist

    The Naturalist team of MSOE is comprised of recent college graduates who are passionate about educating 5th and 6th-grade students about the natural world.

    As one of our team of thirteen naturalists, you will teach public and private middle school classes about ecology, environmental stewardship, and creation care. Naturalists are provided housing in a Christian community in the redwoods, as well as most meals and a weekly wage.

    Currently accepting applications and interviewing.

    The Naturalist position is a school-year position and provides housing from Mid-August to Mid-May. All Naturalists must have a B.A. or B.S. – Biology or Education fields preferred but not required.

    Job Type: Seasonal

    Pay: $640 per week + meals + lodging

    Apply Here

  • Housekeeping Team Member

    Position Summary: The primary responsibility of the Housekeeping Team Member is to ensure guest rooms and restrooms are clean and comfortable while following safety protocols.    

    Status: Part-Time or Full-Time; hourly 

    Benefits: Entitled to benefits as outlined in handbook 

    Pay: $17.00-20.00 per hour 

    Reports to: Housekeeping Supervisor 

     

    Qualifications:  

    • Must have a willingness to learn 
    • LiveScan background check and Driver’s License required 
    • Flexible schedule – Weekend availability is a must 
    • Must be perceptive, flexible, detail-oriented, and a self-starter  
    • Places the safety of self and others as a top priority   
    • Good interpersonal skills and a team player 
    • Willingness to serve in any capacity needed  

    General Responsibilities:  

    • Complete daily housekeeping tasks including cleaning guest rooms, bathrooms, and common spaces 
    • Sanitize and clean bathrooms including at Frontier Ranch, Conference Center, and the pool 
    • Wash, fold, and organize linens  
    • Attend all staff meetings  
    • Other duties as assigned by supervisor 
    • Contribute in a positive manner to the team culture of Mission Springs 

    Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: 

    • Environment: outdoors and indoors  
    • Work Hours:  variety; Monday – Sunday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm  
    • Physical Requirements: Requires standing and walking for extended periods (up to a full shift) and lifting objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. 
  • Food Service Team Member

    Position Summary: A Mission Springs Food Service Team Member works in a fun and dynamic environment. They enjoy great perks, including meals. They focus on creating a positive guest experience and contribute to the preparation and setup of meals. Additionally, they ensure food preparation areas are cleaned according to legal and company standards. Effective communication with management regarding ordering needs is essential, and Team Members adhere to the task schedules posted by management on a weekly or monthly basis.

    Qualifications:

    • Willingness to get ServSafe certified
    • 1+ years of applicable experience preferred
    • Weekend availability required

    Job Type: Part-Time

    Pay: $17.00-$22.00 based on experience

    Hours: 15-28 per week

    Work Location: In-Person

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