So, you want to be an Oakridge Summer Staffer Or Intern?
Here's some information on Pay, Dress Code, Job Description, and Performance Expectations
Read carefully through all of it, and if you're ready, download an application at the bottom of this page!
OAKRIDGE SUMMER STAFF GENERAL PAY GUIDELINES
This chart lists minimum pay. Your lodging and meals will be provided.
AGE
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Minimum Pay
PER WEEK is:
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14-15
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$75
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16-17
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$100
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18-20
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$125
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21 &
Older
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$150
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Interns
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$150
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Oakridge pays per week based upon age, experience, years of work with Oakridge, skills, etc. Brian Ball determines
each pay scale in communication with each staffer. Compensation includes pay, plus room and board, and some
recreation. If possible, and based upon work ethic, Oakridge may pay MORE than the minimum. Workdays are
generally M-F, with T, W, & TH being the longest days. Staffers are generally asked to assist no more than 4
weekends as well, throughout the summer.
NOTE: It is expected that ALL STAFF will attend our Staff Orientation Week (and receive half pay). If you can’t
attend this week for any reason, your first week on staff will be without pay, since we will have to do a SECOND
ORIENTATION for you individually. Please make this first Orientation week, IF AT ALL POSSIBLE!! It helps
EVERYONE!
GENERAL OAKRIDGE SUMMER STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION
Oakridge summer staff will assist in the following areas, more or less, depending on all the variables.
FOOD SERVICE - we serve all the meals to our guests, so that will mean about 10,000 plates of food this summer!
Obviously our cooks need help.
SNACK SHACK - we offer a full service snack shack 3 times per day - drinks, ice cream, grill, candy, nachos, chips,
etc.
CLEANING - cleaning the dining hall, chapel, dorms, lodges, cafe, etc. Also, staff will keep their own rooms clean and
orderly.
MAINTENANCE & LANDSCAPING - helping with cleaning sidewalks, recreation fields, weed eating, blowing, raking,
mowing, etc.
RECREATION - organizing and overseeing recreation such as marksmanship, archery, trampoline, plastic slip-n-
slide, moonwalk, paintball, road trips, go karts, canoeing, skiing, sailing, human foosball, confidence course, etc.
PROGRAM - helping with music, drama, skits, games, etc. in the teaching session times (when we do the program – 4
weeks this summer)
RELATIONSHIPS - developing friendships with campers and engaging them in meaningful spiritual conversation.
These conversations provide wonderful opportunity for evangelism and strengthening campers
PERSONAL DISCIPLESHIP - the opportunity to be challenged to work as a spiritual team in a Christian camp setting,
to develop yourself and other team members spiritually in the Lord. Bible memory verses and a discipleship manual
will be used for all summer staff, and it will be expected that all staff participate.
FUN - Staff outings for fun will be planned throughout the summer.
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY - the opportunity to live in community on a Christian camp and involve you in the lives of the
families and church that are associated with Oakridge. Church ministry & service opportunities are available.
Oakridge is looking for committed Christians, who are service and ministry oriented, and who have a strong work
ethic with a high sense of integrity.
OAKRIDGE APPEARANCE CODE
The Oakridge appearance code includes the guidelines below.
1) HAIR – neat and well kept, out of the eyes; no unnatural coloring
2) SHIRTS – Oakridge provides 4 shirts for each summer staffer. There is a half price charge for these
shirts. Each day (M-T) Oakridge staff will wear a particular COLOR shirt. This will help our guests to
identify our staff. (On Friday wear your own T-Shirt) Our color selections will be communicated weekly.
These are required dress. Also, one of these shirts will be required during weekend retreats. Otherwise,
you are free to wear whatever shirts you choose with the following guidelines: ladies, please wear bras,
and please wear shirts that make your bras unseen (Please no tank tops or spaghetti straps); all shirts
should promote something pro-Christian or neutral; please avoid promoting secular bands, movies,
improper TV shows, etc; avoid clothing with negative or derogatory statements.
3) SWIMSUITS – modesty is the key; for ladies, some two pieces are more modest than some one piece
suits. T-shirts over suits are sometimes appropriate. Guys, be modest as well!
4) SHORTS – shorts should be medium or longer shorts, please no short shorts or shorts that are too tight.
5) UNDERWEAR – we don’t want to see your underwear or bras. PERIOD.
6) PANTS – Guys, no baggy pants please. If you have to pull them up, they’re too loose. Around camp,
please do not wear: a) pants with writing on the BOTTOM; b) pajamas.
7) BODY PIERCING – Oakridge recommends no body jewelry for guys. However, if you must – limit it to one
earring per ear. Girls should limit body jewelry to the ears while on Oakridge property (no more than 2
earrings per ear).
8) TATTOOS – try to keep them covered as much as possible.
9) FINGERNAILS – neatly trimmed, no long nails please ladies. It makes kitchen and cleaning work difficult.
OAKRIDGE STAFF AGREEMENT
This agreement is for full year Interns and Summer Staff
1. To strive to live in a Christ-like manner while at Oakridge, and to represent Jesus as I serve and work.
2. Grow in the Lord through daily Bible study & prayer, weekly memory verses, church attendance and
involvement, and general ministry through Oakridge.
3. To get along with all of the staff and campers. In the event of any conflict, I will attempt to resolve one on
one, and then follow the guidelines found in Matthew 18.
4. To submit to the leadership of Brian, the other full–time staff and Interns.
5. Build your own DAILY Schedule to fulfill your key areas of responsibility so that we all can be aware of each
other’s schedule and routine.
6. To perform my assigned duties and responsibilities in a timely manner, with great care, and with the proper
attitude; and to assist others in their areas of responsibility as needed.
7. To work 5 days per week, and sometimes 6, and maybe 7 :-), until the Oakridge summer camp ministry
schedule is finished.
8. To inform Brian and the staff coordinators when I need time off, at least one week in advance. I can take
a MAXIMUM of two weeks off for personal / family time (without pay).
9. To use my gifts, talents, abilities, and strength to serve God, His people, the Oakridge Church and Camp,
and every camper who comes to Oakridge this summer.
10. I realize that I am responsible for my own promptness, responsibilities, and jobs. I will not blame others if I
fail to be prompt or perform my duties well.
11. Take time off as time permits and as needed. Please remember that “church” isn’t WORK. None of our
church members consider their church involvement work. They work for 40 hrs otherwise.
Some Key Areas of Responsibility may include: Office Administration, Recreation, Website maintenance, Kitchen
help, Gift shop, Vehicles, Promotion & Advertising, Church Ministries, Acorn, Housekeeping, Computer Editing,
Grounds keeping, Snack Shack, Music Studio/Recording, Maintenance Assistance, Programming Development,
Building Improvement, Craft Area, Special Events
I have read and agree with the Oakridge Doctrinal Statement.
Brian and the Oakridge Staff can count on me this summer/year!