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Are you seeking a purposeful and fulfilling summer position that combines your passion for Christ with the breathtaking, rugged beauty of the wilderness? At Coldwater Foundation, we seek people like you to join our team. We have a range of open positions available, suited to various skill sets, interests, and gifts, from base camp roles at our historic Mink Lake Wilderness Camp to Wilderness Instructors. 

At Coldwater Foundation, we believe the wilderness provides a unique place for life transformation and personal growth. If creating a hospitable and supportive environment draws you, our base camp positions offer an opportunity to play a vital role in our mission. Alternatively, our Wilderness Instructor role provides a chance to lead expeditions, facilitate life-change in your students, and challenge them to deepen their faith in Jesus within the wilderness context.

Joining Coldwater means becoming part of a close-knit Christian community that values hospitality and challenge. Whether you are interested in the peaceful setting of Mink Lake Wilderness Camp or the exciting challenges of being a Wilderness Instructor, we invite you to explore the opportunities at Coldwater. If you are ready to begin an exciting, meaningful, and memorable journey, apply for one of our open positions and join our mission to bring life-changing experiences in the wilderness.

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OUR MISSION:

The Coldwater mission is to give young leaders a framework for living, anchored in Christ. This dependable framework is needed to successfully navigate life’s choices and to be people full of confidence, capability and hope.