Company Mission

Muskoka Woods is a Christian youth development organization that welcomes everyone to an experience for a lifetime. We are located on the shores of beautiful Lake Rosseau and specialize in summer camp, school trips, group retreats and leadership development for all ages. We exist to inspire youth to shape their world.

Job Description

From September to June, the Schools & Groups program and the Leadership Studio provide life-changing experiences for youth and adults. Throughout the year Muskoka Woods serves more than 25,000 students in grades 6 to 12, numerous corporate groups, and a variety of church retreats.

The primary role of the Production Staff within this department is to work alongside the Production Coordinator/Production CORE and provide our guests with creative and professional production services and support all audio, visual, lighting and set up needs including moving, lifting, set up and take down of staging (stages, tarps, tables, tents etc.) and equipment. (speakers, microphones, lights etc.) Weekly schedule requires day and evening work and schedule varies depending on our guest needs.

Staff are required to attend all meetings as outlined during staff training including Cadence and Small Group.

**Please note: All positions are required to work in other areas including program, washing dishes, housekeeping, grounds keeping and snow removal, and office coverage.

Skills and Attributes Required

Muskoka Woods is looking for staff whose personal values match the MW Core Values which includes having a passion for working with children and youth.

Production applicants must also have a strong skills in customer service, time management and verbal communication. Applicants must also have a strong work ethic, be willing to do physical labour and enjoy a flexible schedule that includes working evenings. Applicants must have proven production and video experience.

Salary

$220.00 per week plus room and board

Contract Dates

January 7 - June 16, 2024

Please note: an optional unpaid week off is scheduled between Winter and Spring for all staff from March 18th to March 22nd 2024

Essential Functions Required

• Be able to assist guests and staff in an emergency
• Possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of guests and/or staff
• Have the ability to accompany guests across camp
• Ability to participate in activities for 6 to 8 hours a day
• Be able to lead small and large group activities
• Have the ability to verbally communicate well in person and on the phone with staff and guests
• Ability to participate in work projects – lifting and carrying between 10 – 30 lbs

Additional Notes

• All staff are required to uphold the Muskoka Woods Vision and Mission, Core Values and Aspirations, as well as all policy and procedures as outlined during our Staff Development Week held at the beginning of your contract.
• All Counsellors stay in a cabin with our guests. All other staff stay in shared staff accommodation.

Apply now via Muskoka Woods' online application process. You'll need to create an account (or use a previously created one) and apply online.