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Work at Cub Creek
At Cub Creek, every staff member starts by understanding the heart of camp—cabin life. That’s why most first-year staff begin as Cabin Counselors, living alongside campers and creating the day-to-day experience that makes camp special.
Our 15 cabins are organized into two villages, with campers grouped by age and cabin requests. This structure helps build strong relationships, a sense of belonging, and a true camp community.
Beyond cabin roles, we also offer a variety of support staff positions that keep camp running smoothly. While many of these roles are outside the cabin, all staff are part of the same team and may step in to support campers when needed.
Whether you're in a cabin or behind the scenes, every role at Cub Creek plays a part in creating an unforgettable experience.
Cabin Counselor & Instructor
Male Cabin Positions Only
Cabin Counselors are at the heart of camp—living in cabins, building relationships, and creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment for campers.
You’ll work with a team to guide daily cabin life—keeping campers on schedule, maintaining a clean space, and helping everyone feel included and informed. You’ll also provide encouragement and support as campers grow in confidence and independence.
All counselors also serve as activity instructors, teaching up to four periods each day. No prior experience is needed—training is provided during staff orientation.
Basic weekly documentation is required to help track camper progress.
Position Type: In-cabin
Requirements: 19+ or one year post–high school graduation
Specialty Instructor
Share your unique skill or area of expertise with our campers. Follow one of our many lesson plans, or bring your own, as an instructor during our daily activity periods. This flexible position allows you to set your own schedule and bring a special experience to our campers. Utilise the vast resources and space of Cub Creek Science Camp to share your passion. Out-of-cabin or Off-camp position. Anyone may apply. Pay scale variable based on schedule and availability.
Camper Advocate
Oversees the camp experience for all campers at Cub Creek, responsible for enhancing their experience and supporting cabin staff in creating a positive cabin environment. The Camper Advocate is a line of communication between campers and the camp office and parents. They also assist campers in campers in scheduling their activities, organize special events at camp, and manage daily camper mail. They should have patience and an ability to handle homesickness, have proper time management, and stay organized. In or Out-of-cabin position, returning staff may apply.
Ropes Course Lead Instructor
Responsible for facilitating ropes course activities for campers including classes, early-bird and night-owl activities. Ropes Course elements include zipline, rappel, climbing wall, giant swing, crate stacking and leap of faith. Previous experience as a climbing or ropes course instructor is required. Out-of-cabin position, anyone may apply.
Adventure Programs Lead Instructor
Responsible for facilitating adventure-based activities for campers such as classes, early-bird , and night-owl activities. Areas of program instruction may include archery, riflery, survival skills, caving, and high ropes course. Ability to be training as a high ropes instructor is required. Out-of-cabin position, anyone may apply.
Kitchen Support Staff
Will assist with the preparation, serving and clean up of all meals served at Cub Creek. All staff working in the kitchen will assist with the preperation of camp meals and monitoring the buffets lines during meal times. Kitchen staff are focused on maintaining the cleanliness standards throughout the dining hall and kitchen, while preparing good tasting meals, on time, with as little food waste as possible. Kitchen staff assist with the unloading and stocking of incoming food deliveries and should be able to lift 40 lbs and stand for hours at a time. Kitchen staff should be able to work in a team and be open to learning. Anyone may apply.
Science Programs Lead Instructor
The Science Programs Lead Instructor is responsible for facilitating science-based activities for campers including classes, early-bird and night-owl activities. Areas of program instruction may include chemistry, physics, engineering, and crime science. Out-of-cabin position, anyone may apply.
Nature Programs Lead Instructor
Responsible for facilitating nature-based activities for campers such as early-bird hikes, classes and night-owl activities. Activities may include tree ID hikes, pond study, wild edibles, bird watching and more. The Nature Programs Lead Instructor should be highly knowledgeable on native Missouri flora and fauna and be camps 'go-to' when a camper finds a critter or wants to ID a flower they find. Out-of-cabin position, anyone may apply.
Arts and Crafts Lead Instructor
Responsible for facilitating arts and crafts activities for campers including classes, early-bird and night-owl activities. Areas of program instruction may include crafts, ceramics, and pottery. Out-of-cabin position, anyone may apply.
Camp Store Assistant
Assigned with assisting in the camp store or gift shop to stock, clean and perform customer sales. An assistant will be trained by the Camp Store Manager to understand the basics of inventory and keeping track of sales in the store. Assistants should have attention to detail and care about the integrity of the products in the store and stock room. In-cabin or Out-of-cabin position, anyone may apply.
Cabin Advocate
Responsible for the support of cabin operations to ensure that campers have a positive camp experience and staff are equipped to complete their daily tasks. Cabin advocates will keep cabins stocked with supplies, organize cabin activities, and help staff and campers locate needed items around camp. They also conduct daily cabin inspections and make sure cabins are kep clean throughout the week. Cabin advocates need to be organized, be able to take intiative, and work with minimal supervision to complete needed tasks. Out-of-cabin position, anyone may apply.
Camp Nurse
The Director of Health Services is responsible for overseeing all medical care for campers and staff throughout the summer season. This position manages the Health Lodge, supervises medical staff, oversees medication systems, and serves as the primary medical contact for parents.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide clinical care to campers and staff in the Health Lodge
Manage all medication systems, records, and compliance with Standing Orders
Serve as the primary communication link with camper parents regarding health concerns
Supervise the Camp EMT and Health Lodge Assistant
Make all decisions regarding off-site medical care and emergency transport
Maintain accurate medical documentation and incident reports
Ensure compliance with Camp Health Standards and healthcare policies
Qualifications:
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing
Current CPR and First Aid certification
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently in a residential camp environment
Out-of-cabin position, anyone may apply.
Health Lodge Assistant
The Health Lodge Assistant supports daily Health Lodge operations, provides overnight supervision, assists with medical documentation, and may distribute over-the-counter medications under Standing Orders.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise campers resting in the Health Lodge
Provide comfort care and observe for changes in condition
Accurately document all Health Lodge visits and outcomes
Distribute over-the-counter medications only under Standing Orders when clearance is verified
Communicate all concerns to the Nurse or Camp EMT
Serve as overnight “ears” in the Health Lodge for emergency awareness
Qualifications:
Strong communication and record-keeping skills
Ability to follow medical instructions precisely
Professional demeanor with campers and staff
Experience in health care or youth services
First Aid and CPR certified
Out-of-cabin position, returning staff preferred, all applicants welcome.
Cabin Support Counselor (Partial Summer)
Male Cabin Positions Only
Cabin Support Counselors live in cabins and work alongside Cabin Counselors to create a safe, fun, and supportive environment for campers.
You’ll help with daily routines, support cabin life, and lead or assist activities while building relationships with campers and staff.
This is a flexible, lower-commitment role—perfect for those who don’t have a full summer available but still want to experience camp magic. Great for recent high school graduates and camp alumni.
Session Options:
June 6 – June 27
June 27 – July 18
July 18 – August 8
Training is provided online and on-site.
Position Type: In-cabin
Requirements: 18+
Camp Health Coordinator
The Camp Health Coordinator is responsible for responding to field injuries and illness, distributing routine medications throughout camp, and providing first-response emergency care. This role serves as the primary mobile medical responder.
Key Responsibilities:
Distribute all scheduled daily and evening medications to campers
Deliver nighttime medications to all villages
Respond to medical situations in program areas, trails, and cabins
Provide initial assessment, stabilization, and transport to the Health Lodge as needed
Communicate all medical encounters to the Nurse
Carry first-response equipment and maintain medical readiness in the field
Qualifications:
Current First Aid and CPR certification
Strong emergency response and assessment skills
Ability to remain calm and decisive in high-pressure situations
Comfortable working outdoors in all camp environments
Out-of-cabin position, anyone may apply.
ASIT Leader (Animal Specialist in Training)
ASIT Leaders are cabin counselors for the Dakotas. They mentor and guide our ASITs —Animal Specialists in Training (ASITs)—as they grow in leadership, responsibility, and confidence.
ASITs are senior campers who are part of our leadership development program, with their own living space and classroom. ASIT Leaders serve as their primary mentors, supporting both their daily experience and long-term growth.
In this role, you’ll lead the ASIT program, teach the Leadership in Training (LIT) course, ASIT for a day class, and guide ASITs as they assist in activities and support younger camper cabins.
This position requires strong mentorship, organization, and a focus on developing others. Previous Cub Creek experience is preferred but not required.
Position Type: In-cabin
Preference: Returning staff preferred, all applicants welcome
Read more about the ASIT Program HERE .
Office Assistant
Assists with the answering of phones, data entry and errands as needed. The Office Assistant should be confident in communicating with our camp parents and in answering questions about camp. This position should be familiar and proficient in programs like Microsoft Word and Excel and should be open to and capable of learning other programs that may be required to assist in the camp office. An Office Assistant should have organizational skills, be able to retain information, be able to take constructive feedback, and be a quick and willing learner. This position requires a lot interaction with people both in-person and over the phone/email- a positive and helpful disposition is highly preferred. While previous knowledge of our camp is helpful, it is not required. Out-of-cabin position, anyone may apply. Part-time, off-camp position possible for the right applicant.
Photographer & Videographer
Our photography team is responsible for taking pictures and video, posting them to a secure site for parents to view daily, and at the end of the week, making a photo flash drive that contains all the pictures taken. Photographers also write a daily newsletter for parents and assist our Animal Care Director in marketing adoptable animals. In addition, camp's videography will capture and edit video footage for creation of a weekly video for campers, and for camp marketing. At Cub Creek, extensive knowledge of how to use a camera (DSLR) or owning a personal camera is not required. However, photographers need to be open to constructive criticism and feedback and should be prepared to learn basic techiniques.They should also be comfortable taking pictures of people perdominantly in candid situations and posed when needed. Returning staff preferred, but anyone may apply.
Data Entry Assistant
Assists with entering camp data including camper registrations as well as processing camp store and other payments. This position should be familiar and proficient in programs like Microsoft Word and Excel and should be open to and capable of learning other programs that may be required to assist in the camp office. A Data Entry Assistant should have excellent organizational skills, be able to retain information, be able to take constructive feedback, and be a quick and willing learner. While previous knowledge of our camp is helpful, it is not required. Out-of-cabin position, anyone may apply. Part-time, off-camp position possible for the right applicant.
Animal Specialist
Responsible with the care of all animals at Cub Creek Science Camp. Animal Specialists ensure strict adherence to the animal care standards of Cub Creek for the specific animal area in which they are assigned. This includes, but is not limited to, the proper feeding of the animals in your care, meeting the needs of safety procedures in habitat, care, and handling, and overseeing interactions between animals and staff/campers. This role also is tasked with making sure that all activities taught within their assigned animal area are taught according to Cub Creek's standards. Out-of-cabin position, returning staff may apply.
Transportation Assistant
Coordinates the proper transporting of all Cub Creek campers to and from the St Louis airport. This postition requires someone with time management skills, the ability to problem solve, and experience with delegating tasks. The Transportation Assistant is responsible for assigning and organizing staff in coordination with the pick up/drop off information submitted for campers' flights. In addition to airport transportation, they will be available for conducting errands as needed, and transporting campers or staff to medical appoints or other needs in town. Out-of-cabin position, anyone may apply. Part-time, off-camp position possible for the right applicant.
Internships are often a requirement for a student to graduate from college. We are happy to work with our camp staff to aid them in meeting an internship requirement if possible. We offer a great deal of variety for majors in science, education, parks and recreation, business administration and more. To read more about making a summer with us an internship, click here .
Available Animal Internships
Bear River Ranch offers unique and rewarding internship experiences for students and recent graduates as Animal Interns! If you wish to spend a semester learning and practicing animal husbandry skills while gaining valuable experience to build your resume, this may be the perfect opportunity! Read more about Animal and other Internship Opportunities here.
Fall Internships - August to December
Spring Internships - January to May
** Previous experience is not required, but is preferred.
Available Volunteer Positions
Bear River Ranch appreciates the help of volunteers to assist us with the feeding and socialization of our animals. Our volunteers work alongside our professional staff to provide care, enrichment and socialization to over 100 species of domestic and exotic animals. Volunteers positions are available during our "off-season" months (not available during our summer camp months of May to August). If you would like to read more about Volunteering with us, click here click here.
Part-time Volunteer - Minimum 4 hours a week
Full-time Volunteer - Minimum 8 hours a week
* Previous experience is not required, but is preferred. We do not have Volunteer opoortunities during the Summer.
Available Full - Time Positions
We do not have any current openings for full-time staff. If you are curious about any possible full time positions at Cub Creek, we will post those on Indeed or announce the opening on Facebook.