There’s something different about working at Camp Jewell.
Whether you’re spending a summer helping campers discover what they’re capable of, leading school and retreat groups through outdoor experiences, or working behind the scenes to keep our 560-acre property running, every role helps create experiences that make a difference.
Camp Jewell offers summer, seasonal, and year-round employment opportunities for people who enjoy working with others, being part of a close-knit team, and making an impact.
Spend your summer where no two days are quite the same. At Camp Jewell, you might start your morning cheering with your cabin at breakfast, spend the afternoon at the lake, on the climbing tower, at the archery range, or leading a favorite clinic and finish the day under the stars at an evening program or around a campfire.
But working at Camp Jewell is about much more than the activities. You’ll help campers try new things, build confidence, make friends, and discover what they’re capable of—all while developing your own skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
You’ll become part of a close-knit staff community from across the U.S. and around the world, sharing traditions, creating unforgettable moments, and building friendships that often last long after the summer ends.
Ready to make Camp Jewell part of your story? Join our team and make this a summer you—and our campers—will never forget.
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SUMMER CAMP
MAKE YOUR SUMMER COUNT
WORK, LIVE & LEARN AT CAMP
Working at Camp Jewell doesn’t end when summer does. Throughout the fall, winter, and spring, our Outdoor Center welcomes school groups, colleges, youth organizations, retreats, and other groups to experience camp.
As part of our seasonal team, you could spend your days leading teambuilding challenges, facilitating ropes and adventure programs, teaching outdoor education, leading recreation activities, or helping groups make the most of their time at Camp Jewell.
You’ll gain hands-on experience working with people of different ages and backgrounds while developing valuable skills in leadership, facilitation, communication, group management, and outdoor programming. You’ll work alongside a close-knit team, receive training in the programs you lead, and have the opportunity to grow as an outdoor professional.
And because camp is your workplace, your days look a little different here. One day might mean leading students through the ropes course, another teaching in the woods, and another helping a retreat group come together through a teambuilding experience.Â
You don’t need to arrive as an outdoor expert. We’re looking for enthusiastic people who enjoy working with others, are willing to learn, and want to challenge themselves. We’ll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
If you’re looking for meaningful work, hands-on experience, and a job that gets you outside, there’s a place for you at Camp Jewell.
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It takes a talented team working throughout the year to make everything that happens at Camp Jewell possible.
Our year-round staff bring Camp Jewell’s mission to life across every part of camp—from programs and guest services to property, maintenance, administration, and leadership. Whether you’re working directly with campers and guests or behind the scenes, every role contributes to creating a safe, welcoming, and memorable experience for the thousands of people who visit Camp Jewell each year.
A career at Camp Jewell means joining a team that cares about its work, supports one another, and believes in the impact camp can have on people and communities. You’ll have opportunities to grow professionally, take on new challenges, and contribute your skills in a workplace that looks a little different from most.
And while our work changes with the seasons, our purpose stays the same: creating experiences where people can connect, grow, and discover what they’re capable of.
Ready to bring your skills to Camp Jewell? Explore our current opportunities and find your place on our team.
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BUILD YOUR CAREER AT CAMP
WHY WORK AT CAMP JEWELL?
MORE THAN A PLACE TO WORK
At Camp Jewell, your work has a purpose. Whether you’re helping a camper discover what they’re capable of, leading a school group through a new challenge, welcoming guests, preparing meals, or caring for our 560-acre property, you’re part of creating experiences that matter.
And while the work is important, it’s the people, community, and experiences along the way that make working at Camp Jewell different.
MAKE AN IMPACT
Every role at Camp Jewell contributes to something bigger. You’ll help create a place where children, families, students, and guests can build confidence, connect with others, try new things, and feel like they belong.
FIND YOUR COMMUNITY
Camp brings together people from across the U.S. and around the world. You’ll work alongside a close-knit team, meet people with different backgrounds and experiences, and build friendships and connections that can last long after your time at camp.
GROW ALONG THE WAY
Camp is a place to develop real skills. Leadership, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, and working with people are part of everyday life here—skills you’ll take with you wherever you go next.
WORK SOMEWHERE DIFFERENT
Your workplace is 560 acres of woods, trails, lakes, cabins, and program areas in the foothills of the Berkshires. Whether your job takes you to the waterfront, ropes course, dining hall, office, or behind the scenes, this isn’t your typical workplace.
FIND YOUR PLACE AT CAMP JEWELL
Explore our summer, seasonal, and year-round opportunities and discover where you could make an impact.
Seasonal SUMMER positions
- Program Coordinator
- Teen Leadership Counselor
- Jr. Camp Counselor
- Waterfront Coordinator
- Ranch Counselor
- Media Coordinator
- Camp Nurse
- Ranch Program Coordinator
- Village Coordinator
YEAR ROUND AND OUTDOOR CENTER POSITIONS
- Program Instructor
- Maintenance/Custodial- Full or Part Time
- Associate Property Manager- Full Time
- Registrar- Part Time
INTERNATIONAL STAFF
International staff are an important part of the Camp Jewell community, bringing cultures, traditions and experiences from around the world to camp each summer.
First-time international applicants must apply through an approved visa sponsorship organization. Camp Jewell currently works with IENA, CCUSA and Camp Leaders. Returning international staff may apply directly through Camp Jewell. Visa regulations mean that we can only hire staff that will work between May and September. For additional information or assistance from Camp Jewell YMCA, please contact us at camp.jewell@ghymca.org.
Websites for International Staff Sponsorship Organizations:
IENAÂ www.iena.org
CCUSA:Â www.ccusa.com
Camp Leaders:Â www.campleaders.com
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