College Summer Staff

Could this be your best summer yet?

Summers at SOS are long, hot, and totally exhausting. Yet, they are also life changing, best-ever, “remember when?!” kind of summers.

Every summer we invite a crew of college-age men and women who are hungry for an opportunity to serve and grow in and engage the Gospel in a unique, hands-on, all-in, deep-in-community way. Despite all the pivots and adjustments, that offer will always be on the table.

Come as you are, but know you’ll leave changed. As you give your all to the Kingdom-building, Creation-reconciling, God-honoring work SOS has been called to, know that you will be called to and coached in the life-giving and life-refining rhythms of personal and communal discipleship.

Led closely by our Full Time Staff, our Summer Staff family will have the opportunity to partner with neighborhood youth and homeowners to provide critical home repair, build relationships, and celebrate and proclaim Jesus Christ.

Will you join us? Watch for applications to go live in October.

Tell me about the 2025 Summer Staff Team!

• Team Leaders (16)

  • Hands-on, boots-on-the-ground (…and roofs…) team leaders will carry forth SOS’ duel camp goals of roof replacements done safely, efficiently, and with excellence AND empowering our beloved high school guests to partner in the work. Each worksite will be led by two team leaders who will co-lead two volunteer groups. 

  • No construction experience is necessary. SOS will train on all systems and skills required. 

• Construction Managers (3)

  • Construction managers ensure that team leaders are daily equipped for success and efficiency in the good work of roof replacements. Work hours are spent between team leaders’ worksites and serving strategically. 

  • Some construction experience is necessary.

• Construction Supervisor (1)

  • A construction supervisor will partner with the SOS Construction Director to provide professional oversight and top-tier leadership to SOS Construction Managers.

• Shop Manager (1)

  • The shop manager will ensure the efficient management of and supply in and from the SOS shop. The shop will support and supply the eight ongoing worksites and will coordinate worksite deliveries as part of the Construction Team.

• Program Supervisors (2)

  • Program supervisors will do it all…almost! The most versatile members of the summer staff team, program supervisors will be responsible for the maintenance and fulfillment of all of the details that make a week’s experience at SOS impactful, impressive, and really, really fun. Program supervisors will work closely with the SOS full-time staff and will be responsible for caring well for a myriad of SOS needs. Relevant experience (customer service, detail management, team leadership) is preferred.

• Worksite Ally(2)

  • Our jack of all trades. This position works closely with our shop team and construction managers to support every team leader and staff member. A typical day could be spent at 4 different worksites helping staff with the roofing process or delivering popsicles and water bottles to hot thirsty campers.

• Kitchen coordinator (1)

  • A new position that assists our kitchen manager with all aspects of keeping a full house of staff and campers fed and nourished. An opportunity to serve behind the scenes and a great way to serve on the ground (literally).

What soft skills are required in these roles? 

SOS staff team members will affirm the dignity and celebrate and honor the imago dei in all. Team members will lead with patience, kindness, and grace. Team members will prioritize the empowerment and experience of camp volunteers. 

These skills are a top priority and they’re dynamic! Applicants must have both experience in and a willingness to be coached in emotional intelligence and application in diverse relationships. 

What can you expect on Summer Staff?

Join our Summer Staff and get ready to experience a summer you’ll always remember: Staff Teams out in the neighborhood tackling roof replacement projects (no experience necessary! really!), seeking to learn together and from others, slathered in sunscreen, and proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ all the while!

The SOS Full-Time Staff is all in to coach and invest in the Summer Staff family. It’s a job we hold dearly and take seriously. You can expect to be seen and cared for in this place as we practice living missionally together and shoulder-to-shoulder in Kingdom community.

What will you gain from this commitment?

God has consistently used SOS to change the lives of those of us who spend a summer (or more!) on staff. We trust and pray He will continue to use SOS to this end.

That can look like a lot of things: a more intimate relationship with Christ, growth in Bible literacy and fluency, practice in servant leadership, greater devotion to loving and serving and welcoming the marginalized, mentoring from boots-on-the-ground Gospel practitioners, intense relational and professional experience and skills from a unique, dynamic work environment that will serve you in your career, your relationships, and your care of your neighbor wherever you may go.

Are these paid positions?

Yes! Detailed payment information will be available when job descriptions are published.

Team Leaders are on-site, meaning staffers are offered room and board at SOS in addition to a weekly stipend. All other staff roles are off-site optional, though room and board can be provided.

And, of course!, staff shirts!

What’s the summer schedule?

Like any summer at SOS, the summer schedule includes staff training and wrap-up, with lots of workdays out in the neighborhood in between.

SOS will offer a robust calendar of personal development and community-building times and activities outside of the workweek hours.

Contract dates available at point of interview.