Job Title: Mainsite Program Lead

Based at: Brightwood Ranch

Reports to: Camp Director

Hours of work: 4-month paid position - May-August

Salary: $1800/month + room & board*

Start Date: May 5th, 2025

Status: Contract Position ending August 22nd, 2025

Our Mission: Because of the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ, Hope Mission exists to serve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those in search of help, healing, and hope.

Our Facility: We are located on 220 acres of rolling hills one hour west of Edmonton. We offer 6-day overnight camps for children and youth ages 6-17. Activities include archery, riflery, zipline, climbing wall, petting zoo, horsemanship, bike trails/pump track, laser tag, and wide games. All cabins have shower and bathroom facilities.

Job Summary: This leadership position is responsible for the execution, implementation, and facilitation of main site programs. You will be a role model to these campers while participating in many camp activities. See these campers grow as they conquer the climbing wall, learn how to shoot an arrow with safety and precision in archery, experience riding a horse, laugh until your sides hurt during camp improv, and so much more. As much as it is a job, it is also a great camp ministry experience for our staff.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, supervise, and implement all areas of main site camp program (wide games, skills, activities, challenges, Bible studies, campfires, dining hall dismissals, and chapel).
• Cultivate an environment of spiritual growth for the campers.
• Develop program in conjunction with camp yearly theme (May and June).
• Smooth transitions for program implementation and execution (keeping each day engaging and schedule on time).
• Supervision of camp counsellors and activity leads.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• Servant leadership attitude.
• Confidence giving instruction to a large group of children, youth, and counsellors.
• Creative problem-solving.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Fun, engaging, quick thinking/response time.
• Passion for working with underprivileged kids.
• At least 2 years of previous camp work experience.
• Able to live on site in community for four months (May through August).
• Drivers' license is an asset.
• Punctuality.
• Good physical health - for wide games, skill-building activities, and walking distances.
• Previous camp experience is an asset.

Other Requirements:

• Being a Christian organization, we require our employees to be in agreement and sign the Hope Mission statement of Faith (https://hopemission.com/our-values/).
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada on a full-time basis.
• Able to provide Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.
• A letter of reference from a ministry or church is an asset.
• Adherence to Hope Mission's policies and procedures.

*Every returning staff member receives a $200/month raise. All staff that complete the full 7 weeks of camp and 2 weeks of training receive a $1000 bonus at the end of the summer.

To apply for this position, go to: https://hopemission.wufoo.com/forms/zv5yglr1um1uve/

If you have questions, email us at

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.