Work at Camp Hudson
Passionate about innovative thinking, inspiring creativity, and working with kids? Love the design thinking process and making? At Camp Hudson, we strive to create the kind of summer where big ideas come to life!
We’re looking for individuals who thrive in open-ended learning environments and are excited about the challenges they present. Whether you’re a master maker who can turn recycled materials into awe-worthy builds that draw a crowd, or someone who patiently guides a camper through their very first prototype, we want to meet you. Our goal is to build a well-rounded, eclectic team that children of all personalities can relate to, trust, and build meaningful relationships with.
What matters most to us is a genuine focus on the kids. We believe that children are whole people with important things to say, and we’re searching for the rare breed of educators, makers, builders, listeners, and explorers who can navigate the social-emotional needs of children with care and confidence.
Summers at Camp Hudson are nothing short of magical. We intentionally keep our camper numbers small, creating a close-knit environment where staff and campers can play, learn, and bring incredible creative projects to life together.
If this sounds like the kind of place you’d love to work, we invite you to apply and join our creative, collaborative team!
The Details
The camp environment is demanding, requiring intense dedication and work ethic from each staff member. Depending on the needs of camp, staff hours may vary.
Paid training will be held on at least one of the following dates: Saturday (6/20) or Sunday (6/21).
Camp runs from June 29 – August 14. Work is from Monday – Friday, starting at 8:45am and ending at 4pm.
Set-up and clean-up days will be scheduled before the start of camp and after camp ends.
If you are only available for a subset of the summer, we encourage you to still apply.
Staff meetings will be held during regular work hours to keep us on the same page and create space for stories and new ideas.
Job Location: Hastings-on-Hudson in Westchester County, approx. 40 minutes from Grand Central in NYC
Benefit: Applicants with children are able to take advantage of a subsidized camp tuition and partial salary.
Job Requirements
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Specialist Instructor salary starts at $35 per hour and may vary based on experience. Applicants with children are able to take advantage of a combination subsidized camp tuition and partial salary.
There will be paid curriculum development sessions spaced at mutually agreed upon times in the month leading up to camp; the expectation is about two hours per session. Additionally, specialist meetings will be held during regular work hours to keep us on the same page and create space for new ideas.
Please see below the specialist instructor openings:
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Must be 15+ years of age (Working papers required).
Experience in childcare or working with school-aged children.
Supervise and engage campers in various activities, ensuring their safety and enjoyment.
Provide support and guidance to campers, fostering their social skills and personal development.
Encourage participation in all activities while being attentive to individual camper needs.
Ability to manage behavior effectively and promote positive interactions among campers.
Collaborate with camp staff to create a cohesive team dynamic.
Maintain flexibility and adaptability in a group setting.
Be open to learning and having new, rewarding experiences.
Ability to follow safety guidelines and implement these guidelines.
Strong work ethic, responsible, punctual and reliable.
Commit to working at least one full camp session, which runs for a duration of two weeks to ensure consistency and a high-quality experience for our campers.
Complete Job Description here.
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Must be 14+ years of age (Working papers required).
Aid in supervision of campers in various activities, ensuring their safety and enjoyment.
Help head counselors get children to activities and lunch areas.
Help counselors and children by helping to keep track of their possessions
Aid children in their learning by providing a good example and acting as a positive role model
Encourage participation in all activities while being attentive to individual camper needs.
Aid camp staff by helping to get equipment and supplies ready for activities
Collaborate with camp staff to create a cohesive team dynamic.
Maintain flexibility and adaptability in a group setting.
Be open to learning and ability to accept supervision and guidance.
Ability to follow safety guidelines and implement these guidelines.
Report any unsafe actions by children or other CITs to the Camp Directors.
Strong work ethic, responsible, punctual and reliable.
Commit to working at least one full camp session, which runs for a duration of two weeks to ensure consistency and a high-quality experience for our campers.
Complete Job Description here.
Hudson Lab School seeks diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In admission and employment policies and practices, in financial aid and loan programs, and in all its educational programs, HLS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, and any other protected categories under applicable law. Hudson Lab School strives to have its faculty and student body reflect the diversity of the world in which we exist. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
