Applicants who can commit to the full summer are preferable to applicants who can only work one session.
The Camp Kee Tov staff is a well-respected family, working towards a common goal of providing a safe, fun, creative, Jewish Camp experience for over 700 campers of Jewish and non-Jewish background each summer. The camper experience is created by the entire staff over our staff training retreat and throughout the camp summer. With the exception of Chaverim (our pre- and post-camp care) and overnights, the camp work day starts at 8am and ends around 6pm or earlier if you are done with your after camp meetings. Working at Kee Tov is a very rewarding experience, fostering a fun, safe environment for kids to create life-long bonds with campers and staff alike; this is part of what makes the Kee Tov experience so unique and personally fulfilling. Please read about our various jobs and fill out an application. Those are the first steps to making this summer one of the best ever.
Counselor-in-Training (CIT): Must be entering 10th grade in September, 2025. CITs must participate in two CIT-only, in-person trainings and in our all staff training program. These trainings will equip them with many skills, including communication skills with campers and staff, how to create successful age appropriate programs, behavior modification techniques along with many other skills. CITs are full staff members and are required to help in planning and implementing camp programming. Most CITs will work most directly in a “home group” of three counselors consisting of a CIT, Junior Counselor and Senior Counselor, and will be directly responsible for approximately 18 campers. Prospective applicants must be energetic, responsible, work well in a team setting and be ready to work very hard! Applicants who can commit to the full summer are preferable to applicants who can only work one session. There are at least 18 positions available. Honorarium of $815 for the summer. Sub rate of $20 per day.
Chaverim (Day Care) Aide: Must be at least entering 10th grade in September, 2025. Prospective applicants must be energetic, responsible, and work well in a team setting. Responsibilities include planning activities and overseeing the safety and well being of all children enrolled in the Chaverim program. Hours are 7:30-8:45am and 2:45-6:00pm, with additional programming time during the camp days. Chaverim staff are required to work the full 5 days morning and afternoon care during each session. Applicants must be able to attend our staff training retreat. Chaverim staff get first priority of subbing opportunities for all programs. There are 6-8 positions available. Honorarium of $815-$1730 based on years of camp experience.
Junior Counselor: Must be at least 16 years old and have one year of camp staff experience or counselor in training (or other equivalent program) at another camp. Junior Counselors participate in planning and implementation of group and edah (unit) activities. Junior Counselors are also responsible for supporting CIT staff by teaching them how to be strong counselors. Most Junior Counselors will work most directly in a “home group” of three counselors, consisting of a CIT, Junior Counselor and Senior Counselor and will be directly responsible for approximately 18 campers. Prospective applicants must be energetic, responsible, and work well in a team setting. Applicants who can commit to the full summer are preferable to applicants who can only work one session. There are at least 18 positions available. Salary of $1,425 for first-year Junior Counselors and $1,730 for second-year Junior Counselors for the summer. Sub rate of $35-$45 per day based on years of summer camp experience.
Senior Counselor: Preference for 18 years old and/or having three years of camp or related experience. Responsibilities include all those associated with CIT and Junior counselor positions and supervision of junior counselor and CITs in your three-counselor home group. Each Senior Counselor has shared responsibility for approximately 18 campers in the “home group” and is expected to take on more leadership responsibilities. Responsibilities will vary for those in programs without home groups. Senior counselors must have good communication skills and be comfortable in the role of supervisor. Applicants who can commit to the full summer are preferable to applicants who can only work one session. There are at least 21 positions available. Salary of $2,955 for first-year Senior Counselors and $3,600 for second-year Senior Counselors for the summer. Sub rate of $75 per day.
Specialist: Must meet all requirements of senior counselor position and have extensive experience in an area of specialization. Previous specialty areas include Drama, Music, Nature & Science, Sports, Arts & Crafts, and Dance. Duties include creation, implementation, and supervision of specialty programs. Specialists are responsible for coordinating and developing the “Map Show” with other specialists. Applicants must exhibit creativity, have experience in leadership and enjoy working with 10- and 11-year-old campers. Positions are available for existing specialties, and new specialties are always considered. Applicants must commit to the full summer. There are at least 4 positions available. Salary of $3,770 for the summer. Sub rate of $75 per day.
Chaverim (Day Care) Specialists: Must meet all requirements of senior counselor position and have extensive experience in an area of specialization. Specialties could include sports, art, cooking, or any other specialized activity. Duties include creation, implementation, and supervision of specialty programs. Hours are 7:30-8:45am and 2:45-6:00pm, with additional programming time during the camp days. Chaverim staff are required to work the full 5 days morning and afternoon care during each session. Applicants must be able to attend our staff training retreat. Chaverim staff get first priority of subbing opportunities for all programs. There are at least 3 positions available. Salary of $3,770 for the summer.
“PD Track” Senior Counselor: Must have completed one summer as a rosh or three summers as a senior counselor. Must also have experience working in two separate programs. This position puts you on track to be a Program Director candidate for the following summer, though the PD position is not guaranteed. Counselors in this track will receive valuable skills in delegation, staff management, and administration that will be necessary to being successful in leadership positions moving forward. Applicants must be willing to work with 7th, 8th, and 9th grade aged campers. The salary that comes with this position compensates for years of experience at camp. Salary of $5,500 for the summer. Sub rate of $75 per day.
Rosh Edah (Unit Head): Must be at least 18 and/or have graduated high school no later than June, 2025, and have at least three years summer camp staff experience. Duties include all of the responsibilities of a Senior Counselor as well as the following: the Rosh is responsible for a group of approximately 60 campers and 8 staff members. The Rosh is the assistant to the Program Director and is in charge of coordinating the end-of-day camper logistics, including camper transportation/transition at the end of the camp day. This is a great entry-level management position. Applicants must commit to the full summer. There are 6 positions available. Salary of $5,100 for first-year Rashim and $7,140 for second-year Rashim for the summer.
Program Director (P.D.): Preference for 21+ and have extensive camp background, work experience with children, supervisory experience, and thorough knowledge of Jewish culture, tradition, and history. PDs are responsible for the supervision and welfare of both campers and staff and act as a general resource for all staff programming needs. PDs are responsible for written and oral evaluations of their staff members, as well as weekly check-ins with their staff to develop performance progress. PDs must be able to work with their staff to deal with any conflicts that arise throughout the summer. PDs will participate in training staff and assisting the Director in program planning, theme development, supply purchasing, and general camp operations. PDs will need to manage a limited budget. PDs must also be available for a one night PD-only training prior to all-staff training. There are 6 positions available. Salary of $7,905 for first-year PDs and $8,415 for second-year PDs for the summer.
Chaverim PD: Must be at least 21. Must be a creative person with supervisory experience and experience working with children. Camp Kee Tov’s Day Care program operates before and after camp hours to provide care for the children of working parents. The Day Care supervisor is responsible for the supervision and welfare of approximately 25-50 campers and 6-8 staff members. Hours are 7:30-8:45am and 2:45-6:00pm, with additional programming time during the camp days. Salary of $7,905 for first-year PDs and $8,415 for second-year PDs for the summer.
Administrative Assistant 1 (full day): Must have a current driver’s license, have been driving for at least one year, have auto insurance and access to a car. The Administrative Assistants will work as a team with the Administrator/Assistant Director answering phones, taking inventory, assisting in general office duties, as well as assisting the supplies coordinator. Hours are 8am to 6pm. Salary beginning at $2000.
Administrative Assistant 2 (mid day): Must have a current driver’s license, have been driving for at least one year, have auto insurance and access to a car. The Administrative Assistants will work as a team with the Administrator/Assistant Director answering phones, taking inventory, assisting in general office duties, as well as assisting the supplies coordinator. Hours are 9am to 3pm. Salary beginning at $1,500 for the summer.
Supplies Coordinator: Camp Kee Tov is looking for a summertime employee to manage all supplies ordering, organization and coordination throughout the summer. This is a seasonal position which begins in June and ends in August. The Camp Kee Tov Supplies Coordinator is responsible for all inventory, ordering, shopping and distributing of summer supplies. They will start at the beginning of June and aid the Camp Director in setting up and ordering for the start of camp as well as handle all supplies questions, purchasing and distribution over the summer. The Camp Kee Tov Supplies Coordinator is part of the leadership team and will be consulted with for many camp decisions by the Director/Administrator Team. If a shopper is hired, the Camp Kee Tov Supplies Coordinator will supervise them. Salary from $6,000- $9,000 based on years of camp experience.