Those who are flexible, genuinely enjoy working with children, and want to better themselves for the future will thrive at 4-HSS. An ideal applicant has high-energy and is attentive, honest, hardworking, positive, outgoing, thorough in their work, and able to communicate when they are unsure.

Applicants must have a college degree in education, environmental education, outdoor education natural science, recreation or an outdoor-related field, the ability to pass a criminal background check, and 1-2 season's previous experience in the field is preferred.

Benefits include a salary of $400/week (paid monthly), fully furnished staff housing, and an extensive 15-day staff educational training program, including animal care, Alabama Boating License online course (with reimbursement), and certification in CPR/first aid.

The staff duplex is located on camp property about one mile from the main camp and includes a room with queen size bed. Off-site housing is provided in two apartments about six miles from camp and two staff share each 2-bedroom apartment with laundry, kitchen and living room. There is a $75.00 deposit due at the beginning of the season for the housing. Having a car to help get to work on colder/rainy days as well as for use to explore the great state in down time is preferred.