2027 Summer Staff

About the role

Join our Summer Staff and become part of a passionate team committed to our mission of Impacting Lives for God’s Glory. From May through August, you'll have the unique opportunity to serve guests from around the world. This is more than just a summer job—it’s an experience designed to strengthen your walk with the Lord, equip you for serving Him in any career, and build lasting friendships within a supportive Christian community.

What to expect

• Spiritual Growth: Chapel, Community Groups
• Organized Events
• Intentional Discipleship

Our program offers a meaningful way to serve Jesus through hands-on, frontline work. Be ready for busy, demanding days that will challenge you mentally and physically. In return, you’ll gain valuable skills and experiences that will benefit you in everyday life and you will walk away with long-lasting relationships.

Summer staff roles

Our Summer Staffers work in various departments on our campus:

• Adventure Recreation: Lead activities like high ropes courses, ziplining, climbing towers, and team-building games; gain leadership and teamwork experience while working outdoors.
• A/V Conference Services: Set up conference spaces and run sound and visual equipment for worship sessions; ideal for those interested in event production and creating worship atmospheres.
• Food Service:
  • Back of House (BOH): Food prep, catering, baking, and cooking while feeding thousands of guests.
  • Front of House (FOH): Interact directly with guests by managing buffet lines, stocking food, and answering questions.
• Outlets:
  • Clouds Coffee Shop: Prepare lattes and frappes while connecting with guests in a retail space.
  • Nibble Nook: Serve classic grill fare like burgers and fries, as well as ice cream treats.
• Grounds: Maintain Ridgecrest's property outdoors—mowing grass, weeding, planting and watering flowers, trimming hedges, and other property needs. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Guest Spaces:
  • Laundry: Manage laundry for the entire campus—a vital role for guest comfort.
  • Housekeeping: Prepare guest accommodations with a supportive team.
  • Custodial: Keep public spaces fresh and clean.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred
• Interest: Strong desire to work and learn in a dynamic, fast-paced hospitality environment
• Skills: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively across a wide range of individuals

Additional qualifications

• Availability: Must be available to work from May 2027 to August 2027
• Service-Oriented: Genuine desire to serve others with excellence and grace
• Attitude: Flexible, teachable, and hard-working with a positive outlook
• Maturity: Demonstrate maturity and self-motivation, with excellent communication skills
• Work Ethic: Willing to work long hours, busy weekends, and tackle both mental and physical challenges
• Commitment: Engage fully in the program, including chapel, community groups, service projects, and events
• Eligibility: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States