CAMP WISE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONs open February 1, 2025!

We’re hiring! Send in your application to be considered for a position at Camp Wise! All interviews will be conducted at Stephen Wise Temple. All applicants must only apply for age-appropriate positions.

Apply by March 1 to be considered for an interview. After March 1, applicants may be emailed on a need-only basis. Once spots are filled, we will no longer conduct interviews. Due to high volumes of applications, interviews are not guaranteed.

Staff Training Dates and Times 2025 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

Positions Available at Camp Wise:

Junior-Counselor In Training (JCIT) – Entering Grade 9

This program provides teens entering Grade 9 the opportunity to develop their leadership and team-building abilities, learn how programs are created, and get a taste of working at Camp Wise! JCITs work closely with Specialists to assist in various activities such as Sports, Science, Art, Music, and more, support CITs in all-camp programs, and work with our office team to gain organizational and time-management skills. JCITs will also get a chance to enjoy camp programs such as Carnivals, Swim, and more. JCITs will earn community service hours for their hours volunteering at camp, and must go through interviews before registering. Typically, JCITs will be hired for 3-4 weeks. JCITs work under the direct guidance of the Programs Coordinator and are expected to join Staff Orientation.

Counselor In Training (CIT) – Entering Grades 10/11

This program provides first-year staff entering Grades 10 or 11 the opportunity to develop their leadership abilities, learn how to lead informal educational programs, and teach valuable team building skills. Although CITs are not compensated monetarily, they will be rewarded through personal growth, professional development and community service hours. Furthermore, with the on-the-job experience gained, exceptional CITs may have the opportunity to become paid staff members in the future. CITs will join a week of Staff Orientation before working their designated sessions. Typically, CITs will be hired for 3-4 weeks. CITs work with grades K-6.

Co-CounselorS – Entering Grades 11/12 & First year of college

Co-counselors are responsible for supporting the head counselor in their assigned group of campers. Groups are divided by grade from Kindergarten-Grade 8. Responsibilities include planning group activities with other counselors, leading group throughout schedule of the day, facilitating group cheers and songs, and ensuring each of their campers has a safe and fun experience. Other duties include supporting the specialists in daily activities or the directors in camp-wide activities.

Senior Counselors must have graduated from high school, and will be 18+ by the start of the summer. SC’s have the same responsibilities as CO’s, but have the chance to gain additional leadership skills with opportunities to lead their group without the Head Counselor (i.e., overseeing smaller groups on field trips, subbing for a Head when they’re out or on break, and other duties).

Co-Counselors and Senior Counselors work under the direct guidance of the Camp Leadership and groups Head counselor. Required to attend all orientations, staff and planning meetings. First-year 10th/11th graders will be considered for CIT positions.

Head Counselor – 18+ y/o, Must Have Completed At Least One Year Of College or equivalent

Head counselors are responsible for leading a single group of campers each week with the help of a co-counselor and CIT. Groups are divided by grade from Kindergarten-Grade 8. Responsibilities include planning group activities, leading group throughout schedule of the day, facilitating group cheers and songs, and ensuring each of their campers has a safe and fun experience. Other duties include supporting the specialists in daily activities or the directors in camp-wide activities. Experience working with children required. Must show leadership skills and ability to communicate effectively with the directors, parents, campers and staff. Required to attend all orientations, staff and planning meetings.

Specialists – Rising 12th Graders and above

Each specialist is responsible for developing and implementing programs in their specialty for groups in Kindergarten through Grade 8, or overseeing programs to enrich camp. Experience and a strong interest in the special field required. Candidates must show ability to work independently and demonstrate the ability to plan successful and age appropriate programs. The hours of each specialist varies and are either full-time or part-time positions. Works under direct guidance of camp directors. Specialist responsibilities for hire include, but are not limited to: Art, Science & Cooking, Dance, Sports, Drama, Lifeguard (via Aquatic Safety Instruction), and Social Media.

Unit head – Must have completed college or equivalent & older

Unit Heads are responsible for supervising and managing staff and camper across multiple groups. Groups are divided by grade from Kindergarten-Grade 8. Responsibilities include managing and tracking staff and camper issues, supervising staff and campers, leading and managing offsite trips, and communicating with parents. Unit Heads assist Directors in camp-wide activities and other duties as necessary. Experience working with children and in a management role required. Must show leadership skills and ability to communicate effectively with the directors, parents, campers and staff. Required to attend all orientations, staff and planning meetings.

Song leader - MUST HAVE COMPLETED college or equivalent

The Camp Wise Song Leader is a highly-motivated and spirited individual who will enrich the lives of our campers through song. This individual desires the opportunity to share joy with our camp community by leading daily song and weekly Shabbat services. Our song-leader will bring with them previous experiences in the Jewish song leading community to strengthen the music program at Camp Wise. Works under the direct guidance of the camp directors.

Social media coordinator - Entering 2nd year of college or older

The Camp Wise Social Media Coordinator will be responsible for capturing all of our amazing memories this summer! This experienced staff member will post daily across all our social media accounts for Camp Wise and the Center for Youth Engagement, including our Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook pages. They will also create montage videos that show all the fun that can be had at Camp Wise for our campers and staff! Works under the direct guidance of the camp directors.

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