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What we’re looking for in our summer staff

• Passion for experiential learning, travel, and working with teens
• Experience working with youth (12-19 years old)
• Ability to perform as a role model, team-player mentality, responsible, independent problem solver
• Physical and mental stamina
• Willingness to work unusual hours with limited time off
• At least 21 years old within the calendar year
• Experience living, traveling, or working in one or more of our destinations
• Able to attend a staff training weekend in early June 2024 in the United States (Pocono Mountains northern Pennsylvania) or attend virtually if you are unable to travel.
• Staff who can commit to two summers will have preference

Compensation

Compensation is subject to a wide variety of factors such as experience in the field, level of education, staff position, and performance. Compensation includes a weekly stipend, room and board, transportation, and all work-related expenses while on programs.

Typical Summer Staff Profile

We prefer applicants who have spent time in and have acquired intimate knowledge of the locations where we travel. Experience working in a leadership capacity with middle school or high school-age students is a plus. We seek out flexible individuals who work well on a team, have great stamina, and are physically fit. A clear head in unusual circumstances and an ability to change roles quickly is important.

Counselor responsibilities include, but are not limited to: executing the program itinerary, ensuring the safety of the group, encouraging social cohesion and setting a positive tone at all times, on-site teaching, making sure that the participants are having the time of their lives, and a wide variety of errands, tasks, and odd jobs.

Staff must expect to have little private time and to share rooms with other staff. Time off is limited and is managed by the Trip Director on a case-by-case basis.