Trail West: General Program Worker | Seasonal

Summary
This position will support the operational aspects of Camp services and represent Young Life and the Camping department in a Christ‑centered, relational, and professional manner.

• Assist with program needs and equipment, including locating and constructing.
• Be responsible for property tasks such as firewood, lakefront, pool, special maintenance projects, tours, camp prep, and shutdown.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Guest Services coordinator.

• Help turn over buildings in weekly housekeeping changeovers.
• Uphold Young Life standards of cleanliness and proper cleaning procedures.
• Perform housekeeping duties such as cleaning bathrooms, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and other tasks as directed by the Housekeeping supervisor.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Housekeeping supervisor.

• Participate in food preparation.
• Perform calculations to determine proportions and measurements.
• Set tables for meals.
• Participate in meal clean‑up, including bussing tables, washing pots, operating the washing station, and restocking equipment.
• Participate in meal service.
• Operate within Young Life sanitation standards.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Food Service manager.

• Empty trash bins located around the property.
• Sweep or use a backpack blower to clean porches, basketball court, and other areas.
• Maintain lawns, including cutting grass, weed control, planting, watering, and more.
• Wash camp vehicles.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Sites and Facilities superintendent.

• Organize store and snack bar merchandise.
• Operate the Point‑of‑Sale system.
• Make change.
• Process end‑of‑shift store/snack bar reports.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Retail manager.

• Must be able to lift materials up to 50 lbs. and perform other physical tasks such as stooping, reaching, pushing, squatting, kneeling, climbing, etc.
• Will be exposed to cleaning chemicals.
• Job responsibilities will include outdoor work, exposing the employee to various weather conditions (cold, heat, rain, and snow).
• Job responsibilities may vary depending on the critical needs of the property.

High School diploma.

Previous work experience required. Previous or current involvement with Young Life is preferred.

Trail West is looking to hire staff for our fall 2026 season s position will run from August 20th to November 20th, 2026.

• Food Service
• Landscape
• Guest Services
• Retail / Housekeeping Split

This is an hourly position from August to November (dates may be slightly flexible). The anticipated salary is $15.50 per hour.

Housing on camp property is included with this position.

Young Life is a relational ministry. Staff must convey a sense of Christ‑like hospitality and concern for guests and staff, responding to unexpected needs promptly and professionally. All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and work with and minister to the volunteer high‑school and college‑age young people who attend our camp.