Counselor at Camp Kibbutz

Camp Kibbutz at Ohev Sholom in NW DC is hiring counselors for Summer 2026!

Camp Kibbutz will be 3 weeks of fun, creativity, Torah, field trips, outdoor activities, art, friendship, community, and more for kids in rising K-5th!

We are looking for enthusiastic, responsible, creative, and committed madrichim (college age or immediately post-college) to help us make this experience amazing for all of our participants! Camp counselor/experiential/extracurricular leadership experience is a big plus, but not a requirement. The dates are August 3rd-7th, August 10th-14th, and August 17th-21st!

Responsibilities include:
-Participation in all camp activities (day camp hours are 8:30-3:30 pm) including field trips, staff meetings, and staff training prior to the start of camp
-Providing leadership and guidance for a group of 8-12 campers
-Engaging campers in fun day-to-day programs and activities
-Working collaboratively with co-counselors and fellow camp staff to ensure that camp runs safely and smoothly
-Acting as a positive and appropriate role model for fellow staff and campers

We are offering competitive pay, starting at $19/hour depending on experience, with the option for bonuses if you commit to working all 3 weeks and/or staying for aftercare. We will also have a paid training day before camp.

Camp is Monday-Friday from 8:30am-3:30pm (with the option to extend to 5:30pm for aftercare). Hours for madrichim are 8am-3:30pm (or, for those doing aftercare, until all children have been picked up).

Interested candidates should apply here: https://www.ohevdc.org/form/camp-kibbutz-counselor-application-2026.html, or reach out to talia.rasiel@ohevdc.org with any questions.