Staff

WHO ARE OUR STAFF?

The staff at Tel Yehudah is comprised primarily of college students, graduates, and educators, many of whose own lives have been enriched by Tel Yehudah and the Young Judaea experience.  Each staff member both embodies the values Tel Yehudah sets forth and contributes a unique set of attributes, skills, and knowledge that help create the amazing community we enjoy each summer.

We have high standards and expectations of the staff we select to lead our community. We look for staff who have a strong connection to Judaism and Zionism (each in his/her own way) and are sincerely committed to fostering a similar connection within our campers.   They are mature, responsible adults with a passion for building community, working as part of a team, and a thirst for learning that is passed on to the teens they live with.

A unique component of our staff is the delegation of Israeli specialists and counselors who enrich the cultural aspect of our programming and further our goal of connecting our campers to the Jewish homeland.

Though varied in background, our staff are, first and foremost, positive role models for our campers who dedicate their summers to enriching their campers’ lives.

WHY WORK AT TEL YEHUDAH?

The thousands of campers and staff members who have passed through Tel Yehudah and Young Judaea camps demonstrate an unsurpassed loyalty and commitment to camp, to each other, and to welcoming new people into the YJ family.  Not only the memories, but the friends and the experiences last long beyond the summer.

If you want a challenging experience that will provide you with personal and professional growth and development, consider joining the Tel Yehudah staff.

AS A STAFF MEMBER, YOU WILL:

• Become a role model and make a difference in the lives of teenagers
• Take on the serious responsibility of caring for others
• Acquire valuable work experience that will also translate into impressive résumé builders
• Gain leadership experience that will serve you well into the future
• Develop and sharpen personal skill sets, including communication, collaboration, program design, team building, problem-solving and conflict-resolution, and more
• Live in an immersive Jewish community and deepen your connection to Judaism and Israel
• Gain an understanding of adolescent development
• Forge and maintain great friendships with fellow staff members that will last long after the summer ends
• Work hard
• Have fun!

The life-changing experience of working at Camp Tel Yehudah is challenging, rewarding, and an excellent piece for your resume.

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WHAT POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE?

Visit our Job Openings page for a list of positions still available and our Job Descriptions page for descriptions of our summer staff positions.

We are currently hiring for only a few more Summer 2012 positions!  

Important Note: Young Judaea does not allow potential staff members to submit applications to more than one Young Judaea summer program at the same time. By filling out this application, you understand that you are pursuing employment with Camp Tel Yehudah for summer 2012 only and do not have an active or open staff application for another Young Judaea summer program at this time. If you are considering employment at multiple Young Judaea summer programs, please contact each program with questions prior to applying.

If you would like to learn more about joining the Tel Yehudah summer team before applying, please fill out the staff inquiry form on our Job Openings page.

WHAT ARE THE 2012 DATES FOR STAFF?

Leadership Team Preparation
June 8th – June 13th

Cornerstone Fellows Preparation
June 11th – June 13th

First Session Only
June 14th – July 20th
(All first-time staff must arrive on June 13th)

Second Session Only
July 22nd – August 16th
(Havurah Leadership Team must arrive on July 16th)
(Havurah only staff must arrive on July 18th)

Full Summer
June 14th – August 16th
(All first-time staff must arrive on June 13th)

NOTE: Some supervisors and specialty area staff will have to arrive earlier than the dates listed in order to complete training, receive necessary certifications, and prepare for camp’s program.