Board Application

Peace

The greatest work can be accomplished when people are at peace with one another working toward a common goal. Understanding individual differences with a focus on grassroots activism and community brings a sense of unity and collaboration to CPC.

Social Justice

Cooperation cannot exist until all people have the same basic rights. Whether it’s summer camp or purchasing food, Circle Pines Center strives to implement and educate for social justice to create a more cooperative and equitable world.

Environmentalism

Recognizing that humans have the power to change the planet for the better or for the worst, we believe that it is our role to be stewards of the environment. Protecting the environment through conservation and sustainable practices flows through all we do.

Cooperation

From special events to camp to community meetings, a shared sense of purpose and cooperative thinking enhance the quality of life at Circle Pines Center. Through daily work projects, conversations, and relationships, CPC instills the practice of cooperation as a way of life.

Other Job Postings

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Grounds Coordinator

Help to keep grounds and facilities in general order as well as ordering materials and providing guidance to work for project groups.

Unit Counselors

Directs care and supervision of campers in all phases of the camp day. Each counselor will also lead during work projects, daily activities, and evening programs. Counselors work with one of the following units: Acorn (8-11 years old), Junior (11-13 years old), Youth (13-17 years old), or YALs (16-17).

Waterfront Director

The waterfront director is responsible for all waterfront activity, waterfront equipment, and safety. They supervise the lifeguard team during all structured and unstructured swim time.

Lifeguards

Assist the waterfront director with lifeguarding and all other waterfront activities.

Lead Cook

Responsible for daily operations in kitchen, including meal preparations and timely delivery. Manages and schedules staff. Creates menu and oversees food preparation. Enforces safety and sanitation standards.

Kitchen Assistant

Assists with meal preparation based on explicit instructions. Follows safety & sanitation directions.

Work Project Leader

Plan and facilitate daily work projects each morning of camp (garden, nitty-gritty (general cleaning), construction projects, or trail maintenance. Must be able to clearly communicate project goals in a fun and engaging manner. Must maintain safe and orderly project site.

Program Leader

Facilitates cumulative creative projects with campers and staff. These projects may be related to session themes and take place during work projects, Youthie 3rd hour and afternoon activities. Available on a session by session basis.

Volunteers

Volunteers assist with work projects, afternoon activities, general cleaning and staff back up. Volunteers with cars may be asked to run errands and provide transportation.

Garden Assistant

(March-October) Enthusiastic individual to help maintain our gardens at Circle Pines Center. Our current program is made up of a large organic garden, apple orchard, and a sugar maple grove. The job includes, but is not limited to, the following duties:

  • Assisting Senior Gardener with:
  • Planting, weeding and watering;
  • Maintaining fencing;
  • Overseeing volunteers;
  • Overseeing garden work projects during summer camp and workbees;
  • Maintaining the compost piles;
  • Managing wild edible program;
  • Assisting with maple syrup operation and apple cider making;
  • Assisting with orchard maintenance;
  • Food preservation efforts;
  • Assisting in other areas when needed.
Circle Pines Center a member-based, cooperatively-governed (501(c)3) non-profit. Location: 8650 Mullen Road, Delton, MI 49046 Phone: (269) 623-5555
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