Bonclarken

EMPLOYMENT

BONCLARKEN SUMMER STAFF

Each year Bonclarken welcomes young people to apply for summer jobs at Bonclarken. Working as part of Bonclarken summer staff creates special memories and lifelong friendships! 

Food Service – Food services summer staff members are responsible for the preparation of meals for all guests who dine with us, as well as maintaining cleanliness of the dining room, kitchen, and Nibble Nook areas.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Keeping public use areas such as walkways and entryways clean and welcoming
  • Preparation of vegetables, meats, etc. for salad bars and hot food bars
  • Preparation of dining room before meal service periods
  • Cleaning of dining room and kitchen area following meal service periods
  • Washing all pots, pans, serving items, plates, glasses, and silverware
  • Operation of snack shop areas during some meal service times and regular hours to include cash deposits and record keeping
  • Assisting with greeting guests at dining room during meal hours

Guest Services – Guest services summer staff members are responsible for the preparation and cleaning of all meeting space and guest rooms. It is the goal of this department to exceed the expectations of our guests regarding these services.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Cleaning and preparation of housing facilities including bedroom and bath areas
  • Setting up and cleaning meeting rooms
  • Keeping public use areas such as walkways and entryways clean and welcoming
  • Responding courteously and effectively to guest needs and questions

 

Maintenance – Maintenance summer staff are responsible for routine handyman repairs, preventive maintenance, and small work projects under the supervision of senior staff. Our group of maintenance staff perform in a team-like manner and are constantly improving our services.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Landscaping, painting, vehicle maintenance/repair, plumbing, and many other duties surrounding the improvement of our campus
  • Maintenance summer staff must be able to lift 80lb, work on ladders, operate small equipment, and be a licensed driver

 

Office – Office staff members are responsible for front desk hospitality and clerical work supporting conference center operations.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Welcoming guests and handling guest needs and questions at the front desk
  • Assisting with conference registration
  • Receiving and recording guest payments

 

Recreation – The recreation and programming department is responsible for all adventure and waterfront activities.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing life guarding and first aid at lake and pool during
  • Facilitating all adventure elements including Zip lines, Climbing Tower, Leap of Faith, Dangle Duo and Cat Climb
  • Using good judgment while facilitating activities in order to provide safe environment
  • Encouraging guests of all skill levels in a kind and courteous manner
    **Recreation staff must be lifeguard/1st Aid & AED certified through the American Red Cross. Recreation staff who are not certified will be provided with the opportunity to obtain their certification during the recreation staff training period at the beginning of the summer.
    **Recreation staff must successfully complete ropes training during the recreation staff training period at the beginning of the summer.
    **Recreation staff must be at least 18 years old for ropes training and 16 for lifeguarding.

Applicant Information:

• For more information, please contact Laura Grant.

• Applicants must be 18 years or older to live in Bonclarken housing.

• Housing and some meals provided as part of summer employment.

• New applicants must provide 2 references.

BONCLARKEN CAMPS STAFF

Apply Online

Applications for our summer camp staff are made online through our registration partner, CampBrain. You will be asked to create a new account. Please contact the Bonclarken office for technical assistance at 828.523.8498.

OUR MISSION:

“To provide and promote a Christian environment for inspiration and renewal, worship, education, fellowship, and recreation by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

What Our Guests Are Saying

We have been holding our events at Bonclarken for over 15 years and they always make sure that none of our plans have changed. They take care of every detail so that our event goes off perfectly.

We have been holding our events at Bonclarken for over 15 years and they always make sure that none of our plans have changed. They take care of every detail so that our event goes off perfectly.