Machane Olami Participant Interest Form

Working at an American Jewish summer camp is so much more than a job – it’s an experience like no other. With the Machane Olami: Global Jewish Camp Staffing Initiative, you’ll spend your summer creating lifelong friendships, learning about North American Jewish life, and sharing your own story and culture with campers and staff from around the world!

WHY WORK AT JEWISH CAMP?

Global Connections – build your network of Jewish young adults from North America, Israel, and all around the world, while being an ambassador from your home community
Professional Development – add international experience to your CV, improve your English, and gain critical professional skills to help you in your future career
Make a Difference – be a role model and create the summer of a lifetime for hundreds of Jewish children

AM I RIGHT FOR THE JOB?

We’re looking for Jewish young adults who are…

Ages 18 or older
Available to work June through August, as camps summer is anywhere 6-9 weeks
Fluent in English (writing proficiency is preferred but not required)
Have valid documents (passport) that allow international travel
Excited to share their experience and skills with others
Willing to learn and grow during camp
Eager to provide a safe and fun environment for campers

You don’t need to be an expert in childcare, a rabbi, an educator, or even have been to camp before! Great camp counselors have diverse skill sets and are enthusiastic, hard workers.

Support DETAILS:

Will receive $1000+ USD salary at the end of camp
Must be able to pay for J1 Visa ($185) and attend in-person interview in the US embassy.
Travel and staffing agency costs are covered by the program

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Step 1 – Let us know you are interested by filling out this form
Step 2 – Have the initial conversation with the program coordinator
Step 2 – Complete a camp staffing agency application and go through a job interview with a camp professional
Step 3 – Work with the staffing agency to obtain your visa and coordinate your travel
Step 4 – Participate in a pre-camp virtual training
Step 5 – Participate in virtual check-in sessions during camp
Step 6 – Have an incredible, transformative, life-changing time at camp!

If you have any questions, please contact Yevgeniy Klig at Yevgeniy.Klig@jewishcamp.org

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