Work With Us
working at camp
As leaders at CJDA we aspire to make a difference in the world
- Hire from all over the world
- College-aged students of any gender
- Hiring to teach activities and/or be cabin counselors
- Resume building experience - especially for future teachers or those who want to work with children.
Positions we are hiring for
Junior Counselor
- Have completed either their final year of high school or C.I.T. training at camp
- Write lesson plans
- Lead activities
- Learn First Aid and CPR
- Learn how to coordinate cabin coverage
- Gain confidence in caring for campers
- Work closely with the Senior Counselors in their cabin
- Mentor C.I.T.s and campers
Counselor
- Have completed one year of university
- A summer as a Junior Counselor, or an equivalent experience
- Learn or recertify in First Aid and CPR
- Refine lesson planning skills
- Lead activities, organize, plan, and run special events
- Coordinate cabin coverage, and care for campers both in and out of the cabin
- Assisting in training of fellow staff members at the direction of the Head Counselor, mentor JCs and C.I.T.s.
Directors
- Significant prior camp experience
- Oversee a specific area of camp such as the waterfront, riding, activities, club coordinator, performing arts, etc
- Work directly under the Operations Director
- Complete specific pre-camp training in addition to assisting in leading training for the counselors at the discretion of the Head Counselor
- Take on additional responsibilities around camp
- Assist with driving campers and counselors as needed
Skills we are looking for
- Lifeguard
- Skiers, Wake boarders & Boat Drivers
- Mountaineering, Hiking, & Wilderness First Aid
- Tennis, Soccer, Lacrosse & Field Hockey Players
- Riflery, Archery & BB’s
- Musicians: Piano Players, Guitar Players, Singers
- Arts & Crafts: Painting, Drawing.
- Photography, Ceramics
- Performing Arts: Singers, Dancers
- Office/Media Assistants
- Photographers/Social Media
- Sailing, Canoeing & Kayaking
- Fitness Enthusiasts
Qualities of our counselors:
Self Confidence: an inspiration to others
Self Less: concerned with the needs of others
Enthusiastic: happy about life
Community Builder: brings people together
Skilled and Hard Working: can teach a skill and is willing to work hard as a team
Responsible: focused on safety and care
You make camp unique and extraordinary
You will influence your campers in life changing ways
You will grow too
One big family
Staff at Camp Jeanne d’Arc truly become a family throughout the course of the summer. So many of our counselors agree, which is why they return year after year.
Frequently asked questions
- Care for campers in the cabin and guide them at activities
- Teach and lead activities
- Participate and lead camp traditions
- Work individually and in a group
While specific arrival and departure dates are determined each year, counselors will arrive about one week before campers arrive for pre-camp training. Counselors can expect to stay at camp a few days after campers depart to help with end of summer duties. Please email us for more specific dates.
It is common for counselors to travel together after camp. We will work with you to coordinate your arrival and departure from camp.
Counselors live with one or two co-counselors in a cabin and have 13-15 girls in their cabin. For information about our cabins see here
Junior Directors live in the cabins and some have separate living quarters. All male staff live in separate quarters.
All employees are compensated based on prior experience, qualifications, and level of education; as well as position and availability dates. Camp Jeanne d’Arc salaries are competitive and include room, board, and laundry. Internet access is available to be used during a free period or days off only. Cell phone coverage is limited.
Consuming alcohol, vaping, smoking, chewing tobacco and using other controlled substances are not allowed on camp property. In addition, employees are not to return to camp property under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. Breaking this policy is grounds for immediate dismissal.
During the total employment period, staff members will receive 24 hours or more each two (2) weeks in blocks of no less than 12 consecutive hours. There are no days off during the first and last weeks of camp. Certain exceptions are made for important family events, school events or religious worship, within reason. Catching the bus to Plattsburgh must be coordinated with the Head Counselor.
You will be permitted to access the internet during free periods or days off in the Chalet; however, you will not be permitted to keep your device on you or in your cabin. For the most part, we are a tech-free environment.
We would love to accommodate your desire to carry out an internship at Camp Jeanne d’Arc. Give us a call or send an email, and we’ll work out the details.
We are a camp of inclusion, acceptance, and respect. On Sundays we provide an opportunity for campers and staff to worship according to their faith; we also provide a non-religious/values based meeting option. Campers and staff are asked to choose one of the following 1-hour activities: 1) Non-religious Inspirational Service, 2) Catholic Mass or 3) Bible Stories. At the end of campfire each night, we recite the Lord’s Prayer together (sometimes in multiple languages). Singing grace before and after each meal is also part of our camp tradition.