Cedar Crest Camp

Lyles, Tennessee

Now hiring for Summer 2026!

Cedar Crest Camp is hiring exceptional young adults to work in Summer 2026! If you are looking for a job that will be faith-focused, fun, and relationship-centered, consider applying to work with us! Summer staff work directly with children and youth of all ages to provide a safe space for spiritual exploration and growth. Through facilitation of camp activities (like canoeing, zip lining, and games), as well as leading devotions and sharing about their faith journey with their campers, summer staff have the opportunity to positively impact the children and youth who attend weekly summer sessions at Cedar Crest. Positions are open for those who have finished their junior year of high school to college graduates.


How to Apply:Contact Program Director, Audrey Jordan, at audrey.jordan@twkumc.org for more information. Applications can be found at cedarcrestcamp.org.


 


Open Positions


  • Counselors – A summer counselor is a young adult who has finished at least one year of college or other training, and will work directly with youth & children.



  • Junior Counselors – Students who have finished their senior year in high school are welcome to apply to be a Junior Counselor.  Junior counselors serve during the summer between completing high school and beginning college and receive half the pay full counselors receive throughout the summer. 



  • Counselors-in-Training (CIT) – Applications to become a counselor in training, or a CIT, are open to students who have just finished their junior year of high school. This staff role is one that affords a willing high school student the opportunity to serve Cedar Crest by being an active staff member with the campers while learning from the counselors. They receive a payment honorarium for at least 3 weeks of work in the summer.