FOR ALL PROGRAM POSITIONS - Christian faith. Understand campers' needs and help them enjoy camp and grow spiritually. Lead program activities. Maintain a wholesome Christian community. Supervise campers by sight and sound and make appropriate judgments in responding to various needs or emergencies. Lead assigned Bible studies and assist in worship. Perform all other duties required for the position. Full participation in staff training before supervising campers. (May 24 - June 5 for the 2026 season).
RESOURCE COUNSELOR - 4-5 positions - age 19+. Must have demonstrated good leadership skills and preferably will have served on the Hopewell staff in a previous season. Will work to resource campers and support and supervise Group Counselors. One Resource Counselor will also serve as Pool Supervisor. (Must be 21). Each Resource Counselor must be skilled and/or certified in things such as Lifeguarding, Archery, Canoe Instructor, Challenge Course, Outdoor Living Skills, Arts and Crafts, Leadership for Support Staff, Worship Leadership, or other specialty.
GROUP COUNSELOR - 12-14 positions -age 18+. Will work with Co-Counselor and Support Staff to lead Cabin Group in planning their schedule of activities for the week and work to see that stated goals are met. Will reside with and supervise assigned Cabin Group at all times except for designated times off. Will serve as a role model to campers, and will work to insure their safety and well-being. Certifications or experience such as Lifeguard Certification, adventure programs such as challenge course, swimming, outdoor living, canoeing, nature study, artsand crafts, recreation, sports, drama, music, and other camp program skills will be looked upon with favor. (Some of these skills will be taught during staff training.)
NURSE - 1 position - Mississippi licensed RN, LPN, Paramedic or EMT. The Nurse will handle all medical service needs as authorized by the camp's on-call licensed physician. They will be in charge of maintenance and supervision of the dispensary, will make a daily check for cleanliness of the facilities, will observe camper and staff physical condition, and will care for specific camper or staff disabilities, dietary needs, etc. The Nurse's duties will also include keeping records of health forms and daily sick calls, incident reports, medication dispensed, health screening, and general health treatment. Position may be either full time resident (includes lodging and meals), or hourly contracted.
HEALTH CARE MANAGER - 1 position - age 19+. (This position is in lieu of a resident nurse.) The Health Care Manager will have the same duties as the Nurse listed above except limited by qualifications and the medical protocols. (A Nurse will be hired to work with the Health Care Manager a few hours each day.)
SUPPORT STAFF - 4-6 positions - age 17+. Will reside in cabin with campers and group counselors. Additional duties will beassigned in support of the overall camp operation —these will include: dish washing, trash detail, cleaning, grounds care, and other 'behind-the-scenes' projects. As assigned, will assist Group Counselors, but are not to be left solely responsible for supervision and leadership of campers.
MEDIA INTERN - 1 position - Age 18+ - The Media Intern will be responsible for capturing the fun of camp through photos and videos. Daily tasks include capturing photos/videos, sorting and cataloging images, uploading to Bunk1 for parents, and making posts to social media. Weekly tasks may include a weekly recap video as well as a newsletter. As the Media Intern, you will report to the Program Director. Familiarity with Adobe programs will belooked upon favorably, but if unfamiliar, training can also be arranged.
MAINTENANCE STAFF - 1 position - Age 16+. Will assist with maintenance needs at Camp including mowing grass, setting up for programs, weed eating, and repairs. As a maintenance staff member, you report to the Site Director. Maintenance workers may also choose to participate in additional training for things such as lifeguarding, challenge course, or archery. Occasionally, maintenance workers may be required to sleep in a cabin with campers.
CAMPER CARE LIAISON - 1 Position - Age 18+. The goal of this position is to allow Camp Hopewell to become a more inclusive and welcoming space to campers who may need or benefit from 1 to 1 support. Campers will be integrated within a cabin group and travel with them through their daily schedule. The Camper Care Liaison will act as a friend and role model, giving 1 on 1 attention to this camper to help them thrive in a group environment. This role will include working cooperatively with other counselors to ensure that campers are safe, maintain personal health and hygiene, participate fully, and obey all camp rules; helping to ensure that your camper is included in group activities and that they are treated with the same respect and dignity as other campers; supporting campers to the best of your ability, showing compassion, respect, understanding, and modeling positive behavior; seeking help with behavioral, emotional, or other difficulties from co-counselors, resource staff, and the Program Director; “Floating” between cabin groups to help integrate campers into their cohort; being on-call for cabin groups as a need for additional support is identified. Within reasonable limits, perform other duties as assigned by the Directors including maintenance, kitchen, office, and special program projects. The ideal candidate for this position would be patient and understanding of campers’ needs, flexible and willing to jump in at a moment’s notice, a self starter – looking for places to help & plugging themselves in when appropriate, and care for those who might be left out at program areas or at all camps.