2026 Summer Staff Application
Thank you for your interest in working at Camp Tanako this summer.  We will review your application and contact you soon to schedule an interview.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Matthew at 501-262-2600 or matthew.gwinner@tanako.org.
Email *
First Name *
Last Name *
Name you go by if different from first name
Cell Phone *
Email Address *
Physical Address *
City *
State *
Zip Code *
Mailing address if different that physical address
Date of Birth *
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Job position you're interested in (check all that apply) *
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Do you have a valid driver's license? *
You must have a valid drivers license to drive a camp vehicle.
In which state?
Do you have a current American Red Cross or other organization certification in any of the following? (Please check all that apply)
If employed, you will receive first aid, CPR, and AED certification if you are not already trained. we will also need a copy of prior certifications for your file.
Education:
Give the Grade (HS) or Class (College), school/major (if in College), degree awarded (if applicable)
Grade/Class *
School/Major (if in College) *
Degree Awarded (N/A if not applicable) *
Past Employment:
Give the dates, employer, address, phone number, and brief description of the nature of work
Dates *
Employer(s) *
Address(s) *
Phone Number(s) *
Manager Email Address (N/A if not applicable) *
Brief description of the nature of the work *
Current church membership / church affiliation / church attending *
Ministry Involvement:
Student ministry involvement? (N/A if not applicable) *
Previous Camp Experience:
Were you a camper or staff? Name Camp and year(s) attended.
Were you a camper or staff *
Name Camp and year(s) attended. *
How did you hear about Camp Tanako? *
Camp Tanako's mission is to welcome children, youth, and adults to a place set apart where they can establish/strengthen their personal relationship with Jesus Christ, grow in faith by experiencing God through nature and spending time in community, and respond to the call of the Holy Spirit. What skills or gifts can you contribute to the fulfillment of our mission? *
What are some experiences or training you have which might help you in the position you're applying for? *
We pray and strive for each member of the Summer Staff to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and be able to share their story with the campers.  Please describe your spiritual life and journey, relationship with Christ (i.e. when it began, how you have grown, who influenced you, etc.) and what that means to you: *
How do you take care of your well-being? What drives you?
T-Shirt size? *
References:
Three references are required: one from a pastor, teacher, and another person of your choice. Avoid using family members as references. References will be contacted prior to your employment, so please make sure you submit a valid email and phone number for each reference.
1) Pastor:
Give name, email, and phone number
Name *
Email *
Phone Number *
2) Teacher:
Give name, email, and phone number
Name: *
Email: *
Phone Number *
3) Your choice (non family members)
Give name, email, and phone number
Name *
Email: *
Phone Number *
If you haven't already done so, please take a minute to read the job description posted on the website. Are there any reasons you may have difficulty in performing any of the essential elements of the job for which you have applied? *
If so, please explain.
By typing my full name in the field below, I am electronically signing to authorize investigation of all statements herein and release Camp Tanako and all others from liability in connection with it. I understand that, if employed, I will be an at-will employee and that any agreement to the contrary must be in writing and signed by the director of the camp. I also understand that false, misleading, or omitted information herein may result in dismissal regardless of the time of discovery by the camp. I further understand the Camp Tanako will perform background checks prior to hiring and random drug and alcohol tests during the summer at the discretion of the camp director. *
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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