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): Applicants must be entering 10th grade in Fall 2027. CITs must participate in one CIT-only, in-person training 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.  Summer salary of $850. Sub rate of $22 per day. 

Junior Counselor: Applicants must be entering 11th grade or 12th grade in Fall 2027, and have been a Camp Kee Tov Counselor-in-Training (CIT), or have at least one year of previous camp staff experience or equivalent leadership experience. 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. Summer salaries of $1,500 for first-year Junior Counselors and $2,000 for second-year Junior Counselors. Sub rate of $35-$45 per day based on years of summer camp experience. 

Senior Counselor: Preference will be given to applicants who have at least three years of Camp Kee Tov or related camp 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 25 positions available. Summer salaries of $3,100 for first-year Senior Counselors, $3,700 for second-year Senior Counselors, $4,300 for third-year, $4,900 for fourth-year Senior Counselors, and $5,800 for post-rosh Senior Counselors. Sub rate of $75 per day. 

Specialist: Applicants must meet all requirements of the Senior Counselor position AND have extensive experience or demonstrated expertise in their area of specialization. Previous specialty areas include Drama, Music, Sports, Art, Dance, and Cooking. 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 5 positions available. Summer salary of $3,800 for first-year Specialists and $4,100 for second-year Specialists. Sub rate of $75 per day. 

“PD Track” Senior Counselor: Applicants must have either completed at least one summer as a Rosh Edah or completed three summers as a Senior Counselor. 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. Responsibilities may include mentoring younger staff members and Rashim, assisting with camp-wide initiatives, and taking on additional projects throughout the summer. 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 $6,300 for the summer. Sub rate of $75 per day. 

Rosh Edah (Unit Head):  Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have at least four years of CKT or related camp 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. Summer salaries of $6,000 for first-year Rashim and $6,500 for second-year Rashim. Sub rate of $100 per day.

Program Director (P.D.): Preference will be given to applicants who are at least 21 years of age or have at least six years of Camp Kee Tov experience. 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 and Assistant 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 $8,000 for first-year PDs, $8,500 for second-year PDs, and $9,000 for third-year PDs. Sub rate of $130 per day.

Administrative Assistant :  Applicants must have a valid driver's license, be at least 19 years of age, and have administrative experience. Administrative Assistants work collaboratively with the Assistant Director and fellow office staff to support the daily operations of camp. The primary responsibility is parent communication, including answering phone calls and emails, managing and coordinating pick-up and drop-off plans, and writing weekly newsletters. Additionally, Administrative Assistants play an important behind-the-scenes role in creating a successful summer for campers and staff alike! They collaborate with the Assistant Director to reserve all camper field trips, program Staff Training evening programming, weekly staff-only meetings and events, and end-of-summer staff festivities. There are 2 positions available. The Administrative Assistant schedule may vary; however, typical hours include Mon-Thurs 8 am-4:30 pm and Fridays 8 am- 9 pm. Summer salary $5,200 - $8,500 based on years of camp experience.

Supplies Coordinator: Applicants must have a valid driver's license, be at least 19 years of age, and have administrative or organizational/inventory experience. The Supplies Coordinators are responsible for overseeing the inventory, ordering, purchasing, organization, and distribution of camp supplies throughout the summer. This position begins at the end of May and continues through mid-August. In late May, Supplies Coordinators will work closely with the Camp Director and Assistant Director to prepare for the summer, including organizing supplies, placing orders, and ensuring the camp is fully equipped for Staff Training and the first day of camp. Throughout the summer, they will manage ongoing supply requests, coordinate purchases and shopping, maintain inventory, and ensure supplies are distributed efficiently to the appropriate staff and programs. There are 2 positions available. The Supplies Coordinator schedule may vary; however, typical hours include Mon-Thurs 8 am-6 pm and Fridays 8 am - 9 pm. Summer salary $6,300- $9,450 based on years of camp experience.