What jobs are available? - Camp Zeke - Sleepaway Summer Camp

What types of jobs are available?

Camp staff member giving a camper a piggy-back, both smiling into camera

Sample List of Available Jobs

Ask us what’s still open for this coming summer!

“When I speak with friends who work in other industries, I always tell them that if you have an applicant who has been a camp counselor… they should move to the top of that pile of applications that are overflowing on their desk. A camp counselor is one of the hardest jobs out there, and one of the most valuable career experiences a person can have!” -Anne Yetsko

Let us know if you have a special interest in basketball, martial arts, football, cheer, lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, gaga, outdoor adventure, running, strength training, yoga, cheerleading, fencing, pilates, archery or Zumba.

“A day at the lake restores the soul.” Work as a bunk counselor and spend your days safeguarding our campers and staff at our beautiful private lake, heated swimming pool, and of course Jacuzzi. Watch our waterfront video!

Summer, sunscreen, and safety. The keys to the jetski are in your hands! Watch our waterfront video!

“Your journey through the forest will lead you to yourself.” Make this come alive for campers through outdoor adventure, camping and hiking. Watch a video with all our program options!

“When you can sing something that you believe with all your heart, people will feel that – it’s contagious.” -Jenn Johnson

Song leaders at Camp Zeke take on many different roles in camp. They can be counselors, unit heads, and program specialists. In addition to their other responsibilities, our song leaders bring joy, music, and spirited dance to the Camp Zeke community. Our song leaders bring camp’s mission to life!

“When you’re a nurse you know that every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours.” There is no place where this is truer than camp! You will be a total celebrity in the camp community.

“We need people who think with the creative side of their brains – people who have played in a band, who have painted. It enhances symbiotic thinking capabilities, not always thinking in the same paradigm, learning how to kick-start a new idea, or how to get a job done better, less expensively.” -Annette Byrd

Help bring the power and educational value of art to our camp community!

“Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters The assistant director of security!”

“We’ve got ruach (spirit), yes we do, we’ve got ruach, how about you?” Grow our joyful, Jewish community in this important role.

“If you want to become a great chef, you have to work with great chefs.” -Gordon Ramsay

Join our talented, tight-knit kitchen team this summer to help create some of the most innovative and memorable camp dishes in the country! We’re reinventing camp food. We’re seeing an Executive Chef, Snack/Pastry Chef, and Assistant Chef.

Other Open Positions

Please email staff@campzeke.org to learn about other opportunities in camp. We have a staff of over 100 and many open positions, including camper care specialists, drivers, office assistants, facilities staff, security officers, and others. Please email us to explore what might be the best fit.

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Our campers have made thousands of friendships, millions of memories, and lifelong skills in athletics, cooking, and joyful Judaism. We are proudly supported by:

  • Jewish Camp
  • Jim Joseph Foundation
  • Avi Chai
  • UJA Federation
  • The Jewish Education Project
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We are fully accredited by the American Camp Association