who we hire
Join our team!
Herzl Camp staff have a profound impact on our campers. It is a demanding job that requires exceptional responsibility and care. It’s also one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have!
Working at a summer camp is often misunderstood as just a fun thing to do in the summer and less valuable than a “real job” or internship. Working at Herzl Camp is very much a real job…You will gain marketable skills and hands-on experience as a leader, collaborator and critical thinker that will set you apart from other candidates when you go for that “real job.”
APPLICATIONS & HIRING
Application: Each candidate must complete the online staff application. The application contains general information questions, employment history, questions regarding your skills, and short answer questions.
References: A reference is someone who can answer questions about your work history, skills, abilities, attitude, and work style. Choose your references with care. What they say can make a big difference. Remember to ask/contact your reference prior to including their contact information on your application. Family members are not acceptable references.
Two names of references are required from all new applicants and returning staff who have been away from camp for more than a year. Returning staff are not required to include references with their application.
Examples of good references
School: teacher, guidance counselor, advisor
Professional: supervisor at work or as a volunteer, mentor
Character: rabbi, youth director, coach
Interview: You will be contacted to schedule an interview. Interviews are available on zoom, or in person if candidates live in the Twin Cities.
Job Offer: Information Coming Soon
Contract: Staff contracts will be delivered via email shortly after a job offer has been made. Contracts must be reviewed, signed and returned within two weeks of receipt.
Hire Forms: All hire forms, except for your contract, are online in your CampInTouch account. To find the forms, log in to your account and select the “Forms and Documents” link. Be sure to review which forms are required based on your job and geographical location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Our staff is made up of all types of people from all over the world. Many of our staff members grew up as campers, and many staff will experience their first summer at camp. Together, Herzl Camp staff will work every day to provide a memorable summer experience for our campers.
Operational staff arrival will be determined on an individual basis. Programmatic supervisory staff arrive on June 6. All other programmatic staff arrive on June 12.
Report the dates of your conflict as soon as you have them so they can be recorded on your contract and arrangements can be made to cover your absence. Your pay will be prorated (adjusted down) to reflect the number of days you are absent from camp.
Paychecks are distributed at the conclusion of each session (3 total). Camp does not have cash on site to cash your check or provide an advance on your salary.
We have washers and dryers at camp for staff to use during their free period or on a day-off.
You may drive to camp or get dropped off.
Staff traveling domestically from outside the Twin Cities should arrange to arrive at Minneapolis/St. Paul International airport on or before the first day of training.
Staff who need assistance with transportation to camp from the Twin Cities or from MSP airport should contact the camp office.
To offset the expense of travel, we will reimburse up to $500 to domestic staff traveling to camp from outside the Twin Cities.
International Staff traveling from outside North America will coordinate travel arrangements and reimbursements with their sponsoring agency.
A recommended packing list is included in the staff handbook.
Please submit copies of applicable certifications (CPR/First Aid, WSI, Boating, other) prior to your arrival at camp so they can be included in your employee file.
Counselors and some specialists will live in a cabin with 10-14 campers and co-staff. Leadership, supervisory and operational staff live in staff housing.