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Staff a Summer Program
Make Your Summer Matter
Spend your summer making a lasting impact on teens while building your own leadership, community, and life experience.
Whether you're leading at camp or traveling the world with our programs, you’ll help create moments that stay with teens long after summer ends—and with you, too.
Why Staff With BBYO Summer?
Impact
Support teens during one of the most meaningful experiences of their lives.
Community
Join a passionate network of staff and build lifelong connections.
Growth
Develop leadership, facilitation, and real-world skills.
Experience
Travel, explore, or immerse yourself in a dynamic camp environment.
Explore Open Summer Positions
There are a variety of ways to get involved with BBYO Summer, from working directly with teens to supporting programs behind the scenes. While specific roles and availability may shift throughout the year, you can explore current openings and learn more about each position on our Careers page.
Not sure where you fit? Explore the different types of roles below to get a sense of where you might thrive.
Madrichim (Counselors)
The heart of camp life—mentoring teens, building community, and creating an unforgettable experience each day.
Jewish Educators
Lead meaningful conversations and bring programming to life across our leadership experiences.
Wellness and Health Team
Support teen well-being as a social worker or nurse, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
Leadership Trip Staff
Oversee the full program experience and support teens throughout their journey.
Israeli Madrichim
Connect teens to Israeli culture, language, and daily life in an authentic way.
Summer Schedule
BBYO offers teen travel, camp, and leadership programs across more than a dozen countries, including Israel, Europe, and the Americas.
Programs run from June through mid-August. Staff must be available for at least two weeks, with program lengths ranging from two weeks up to 44 days depending on the role. Some opportunities include multi-country travel experiences. You can explore program timing and locations in our Destination Guide.
Build Skills That Matter
Leadership and Collaboration
Leadership, teamwork, communication, and diplomacy
Critical Thinking and Adaptability
Problem-solving, flexibility, time management, and decision-making
Emotional and Creative Growth
Emotional intelligence, creativity, and the ability to connect with others
Questions About Staffing?
We’re here to help. Reach out to our team at bbyosummer@bbyo.org.
Find the Right Role for You
Whether you're a mentor, educator, healthcare professional, or travel enthusiast, there’s a place for you on our Summer Team. From counselors and trip leaders to wellness staff and song leaders, each role plays a critical part in creating a meaningful and well-supported experience for teens.
