COMPENSATION
Salary
Monthly salaries depend on the number of summers worked at Cascades:
First year: $1,650
Second Year: $1,775
Third Year: $1,850
Four or More Years: $1,900
Saved Costs
Lodging, Meals, Gas, WiFi, and Utilities are expenses that would be part of working most other places for the summer. We take care of that at Cascades, saving you on average $500 a month!
Perks & Bonuses
First Three to Apply:
The first three applicants who schedule an interview will receive a Cascades merch pack that includes a hoodie or jacket, a water bottle or mug, and stickers to get you pumped for the coming summer.​
Early Application Bonus:
Submit an application, turn in references, and schedule an interview by...
January 1st and receive $100 in credit to use at our espresso stand, gift store, and canteen retail spaces.
March 1st and receive $50 in retail credit.
Credit cannot be exchanged for cash.
Refer a Friend Bonus:
If you worked on summer staff between 2022-2024, refer a friend who has never attended a Cascades event or previously been on staff. A $200 cash bonus per friend will be given at the beginning of the summer to the referrer, once their friend applies and mentions the referrer in their application, proceeds through the hiring process, is hired, and works on summer staff in 2025 for a minimum of 6 weeks. - No limit.
Mid Season Bonus:
Stay with us through the end of the day August 9th and work a minimum of 6 weeks to receive a $200 cash bonus.​​
Long Haul Bonus:
Stay through the end of day September 1st and work a minimum of 9 weeks to receive an additional $400 cash bonus at the end of your summer employment season. This bonus is added to the Mid Season Bonus for a total of $600. This bonus will be retracted if the recipient does not return completed hiring paperwork within the requested time frame.​
North Park University Camp Grant:
Prospective and current students at North Park University are eligible for a grant to help with tuition for serving at an ECC camp. Amount of grant depends on student status. Click HERE for more information.
​Prospective/Incoming Students - $500
Current Students - $1,000 after first summer served
- $1,500 after second summer served
- $2,000 after third or subsequent summers served
Salary Grant
Cascades understands that financial circumstances can sometimes pose a barrier to employment in ministry or non-profit settings. In response, we have established a grant program designed to assist individuals who wish to contribute to the mission of Cascades, but face financial hardship.
This supplementary grant serves as a one-time payment, intended to complement the recipient's salary, and is provided in addition to room, board, and other incentives. To ensure fair distribution, our hiring team will review each application on an as-needed basis. Please access the application here: https://bit.ly/summerstaffgrant