Employment
Find out more about summer employment at LOMC:
What is LOMC?
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center is an outdoor extension of the ministry of four synods of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: the Central/Southern Illinois Synod, the Central States Synod,
the Metropolitan Chicago Synod, and the Northern Illinois Synod. LOMC has been operating since 1975.
Who attends LOMC during the summer?
Each summer, LOMC serves about 2000 male and female youth in grades K-12.
Is LOMC for YOU?
The following information may help you decide if a summer in camping ministry at LOMC is for you.
The Purpose of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center is to be the Church in outdoor settings, nurturing
Christian faith and providing experiences connecting the Word of God with the World of God.
A summer of camping ministry is not easy. You will experience the difficulties and joys of working
within a community you are responsible to. You will experience the elation and the frustration of
working with youth in trying situations. Rapidly changing outdoor conditions and rapidly changing youth
emotions will challenge you to be creative in your planning and spontaneity. Prayerfully consider the
following information - it may help you decide if camping ministry at LOMC is for you.
Are you a person of Christian faith?
It is not a requirement that you are Lutheran, but rather, that you are
Christian.
Camping ministry focuses on teaching youth about Christ in the outdoors.
Youth: Are you interested and willing to work with small groups of youth in grades K-12?
(Youth are grouped according to similar age group).
Christ: Are you Christian and willing to learn more about your faith? To teach the beliefs of
Lutheran Christians to youth? You don’t need to be a Biblical scholar, but rather, be willing to
learn, grow, and be challenged in your faith.
Outdoors: All of the above takes place in an outdoor setting. Although you may sleep in a retreat
house one week, you may be in a tent the next. Connecting the natural and physical world with
the Word of God is central to the ministry of LOMC - so you’ll be outside!
Are you a person who lives a healthy lifestyle?
LOMC is a drug and alcohol-free camp.
 What are the qualifications?
1. A commitment to Jesus Christ and His Church.
2. Understanding and love of children.
3. Appreciation of and willingness to live in the outdoors.
4. Ability to work within a group.
5. Maturity and willingness to place a camper’s needs before one’s own.
6. Be certified or be willing to be certified in First Aid, CPR, Lifeguarding, and other needed skills.
7. Have completed at least one year of college to serve as counselor.
8. Willingness to travel to off-site locations.
What positions are available?
Summer Ministries Coordinator
-Partner with program director and Administrative team to administer summer ministries
-Be a resource person for camping Pastors and other volunteers
-Build weekly schedules
-Supervise Counselor Coordinator and Support Staff Coordinator
-Provide nighttime adult supervision in youth rooms
Worship and Music Leader
-Oversee morning and evening worship
-Plan Spirit filled, joyous worship
-Equip staff to lead and teach worship to campers
-Introduce new worship songs even before the start of camp through various media
-Provide nighttime adult supervision in youth rooms
Camp Counselor
-Learn skills appropriate to outdoor ministries and to working with youth.
-Lead small groups of campers in Bible study, games, hiking, and worships.
-Participate in a 10-day staff training.
Support Staff Coordinator
-Supervise Support Staff
-Co-Lead Staff Meetings and Bible Studies
-Assist program director and summer ministries coordinator
-Provide nighttime adult supervision in youth rooms.
Transportation Steward
-Age 22 required. Driver’s license and good driving record required.
-Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance helpful.
-Coordinate daily trips, inspect vehicles daily, assist maintenance staff.
-Provide nighttime adult supervision in youth rooms.
Health Steward
-Minimum Age 21. Driver’s license, First Aid and CPR certification.
-Coordinate and implement health service program.
-Supervise volunteer nurses, maintain health center and first aid supplies.
-Prepare all health reports
-Assist the summer ministries coordinator
-Provide nighttime adult supervision in youth rooms.
Media
-Take pictures of weekly campers and activities
-Create weekly DVD of camp
-Send parents pictures/ video of campers
-Provide nighttime adult supervision in youth rooms
Counselor Coordinator
-Supervise Counselors
-Co-Lead Staff Meetings and Bible Studies
-Assist Program Director and Summer Ministries Coordinator as needed
-Provide nighttime adult supervision in youth rooms.
Lifeguard
-Daily check pool chemicals
-Supervise and assure pool safety
-Lead canoe trips
-Maintain canoes, sees they are always locked when not in use
-Provide nighttime adult supervision in youth rooms
Benefits of working at LOMC
A summer working at a camp can be compared to no other! The experiences you will have, the community you will become an important part of, and the lives you will touch will become a part of your faith story.
LOMC provides training, workers’ compensation, and supplementary insurance. Staff is paid weekly. (Please talk to Program Director for specific details on salary).
Time Commitment
The time you will be asked to commit is 12 weeks, including 2 weekends, from staff training through the last week of camp.
Communication
Write, text, call, e-mail, or fax us!
LOMC phone: 815-732-2220
Address: P.O. Box 239, Oregon, Illinois 61061
Fax: 815-732-7282
e-mail: programdirector@lomc.org
Website: www.lomc.org
Text “counselor” to 815-298-2599 for more info.
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