
COMPENSATION
Salary
Salaries for Summer 2027 will be announced soon!
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 3 to Apply:
The first three applicants who schedule an interview will receive a “Prep for the Summer” Pack, that includes a $50 REI/Dicks gift card, a custom mug, and stickers to get you pumped for the coming summer.
Hired and a Performance Hoodie:
Be one of the first twenty to apply, interview and accept a position on staff to receive a limited edition lightweight, performance Cascades hoodie.
Refer a Friend Bonus:
If you worked on summer staff between 2024-2026, 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 2027 for a minimum of 8 weeks. - No limit.
Early Application Bonus:
Complete an interview by Feb. 1, work with us through the end of the day August 14th, and work a minimum of 7 weeks to receive a $200 cash bonus. This bonus will be retracted if the recipient does not return completed hiring paperwork within the requested time frame, or if their time off results in working less than 7 weeks.
Long Haul Bonus:
Stay through the end of day September 6th and work a minimum of 10 weeks to receive an additional $500 cash bonus at the end of your summer employment season. This bonus can be added to the Early Application Bonus for a total of $700. This bonus will be retracted if the recipient does not return completed hiring paperwork within the requested time frame, or if their time off results in working less than 10 weeks.
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
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
