beacon lodge camp
Join Our Team
Where Every Role Makes a Difference
Where Every Role Makes a Difference
PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp is a 75-year-old nonprofit nestled on 583 acres in the Appalachian Mountains near Mount Union, Pennsylvania.
We serve children and adults with disabilities, veterans, and their families through life-changing camp experiences. Our work is personal. Our team is the heart of everything we do.
We're growing — and we're looking for people who believe that showing up with care, skill, and intention can change someone's life. If that sounds like you, we'd love to meet you.
Open Positions
We hire across several categories each season. Here's what we're currently looking for:
Camp Counselor
Counselors are the backbone of the camp experience. You'll live and work alongside campers with disabilities, supporting their daily activities, building real relationships, and creating moments that matter.
Season: Summer Season (Dates TBD)
Commitment: Full session preferred; some part-week options available
Stipend: $500/week — meals and housing included
Requirements: 18+, background check, training provided; prior experience with disability services a plus
Ideal For: Education, nursing, social work, recreation therapy students or professionals
Housekeeping Staff
Keeping our cabins and facilities clean and welcoming is a real act of care for our campers. You're part of the team that sets the tone every single day.
Season: Summer Season + potential off-season
Hours: Full-time and part-time available
Requirements: Reliable, detail-oriented, comfortable in an active outdoor environment
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate; housing may be available
Kitchen Staff
Our kitchen team feeds a community. From prep cooks to dishwashers to full service staff, every role here supports our campers' health and comfort — including accommodating special dietary needs.
Season: Summer Season + off-season events
Hours: Full-time and part-time available
Requirements: Food service experience helpful; ServSafe certification a plus; ability to handle dietary accommodations
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate
Camp Nurse / Nursing Staff
Our health center operates 24 hours a day during camp sessions. Nurses play a critical role in keeping our campers safe, healthy, and comfortable throughout their stay.
Season: Summer Season (full or partial sessions)
Requirements: Active PA RN or LPN license required; camp nursing, pediatrics, or disability experience preferred
Compensation: Competitive rate; housing and meals included during sessions
Special Note: We serve campers with complex medical needs — your expertise matters deeply here
Specialty Instructors & Certified Skill Holders
Beacon Lodge programming comes alive through hands-on activities. We're looking for individuals with specific skills or certifications to lead and support these areas:
- Pottery / Kiln
- Arts & Crafts
- CPR / Lifeguarding
- First Aid
- Music
- Sports & Wellness
- Archery
- STEM Activities
How Our Hiring Process Works
We keep it simple and personal because we believe hiring should feel like a real conversation, not a formality.
step 1
Fill out the brief Interest Form below — just the basics, enough for us to understand who you are and what you're bringing to the table.
step 2
Our team reviews your form and reaches out within a few business days to share the full application.
step 3
Complete the full application, which includes background information, availability, certifications, and references.
step 4
We'll be in touch about next steps — which may include a conversation with our operations team.
Initial Interest Form
Tell us a little about yourself. This form takes about 3 minutes — and it's just the start of the conversation.