Work At Camp Emerson
Co-ed • Ages 7-15 • One and Two Week Sessions
Hinsdale, Massachusetts
*fly into Boston, MA
Camp Emerson Job Board
Job openings change daily! If a camp feels like a good match, we encourage you to apply regardless of the job listings below. Be sure to list any special skills you possess that will assist in your placement.
Staff Dates
| Arrival: | Saturday, June 12 |
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| Departure: | Sunday, August 10 |
Some staff will arrive earlier based upon their role, required training, and desire to help open camp. Other staff will stay longer to work with post-camp groups and help close down camp. Exact dates will be discussed in your interview.
Camp Emerson is hiring for summer 2026!
Looking to work at Camp Emerson in summer 2026? Camp Emerson is hiring staff in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts. As a co-ed overnight camp, Emerson offers roles across counseling, activity instruction, the health center, kitchen, leadership, office, and operations. Specialty counselors teach one or more camp activities while also living in cabins with campers and taking part in evening programs, special events, and daily camp life.
At Emerson, the experience is built around the campers, the community, and the energy of camp. Staff help create a supportive environment where kids ages 7–15 can explore their interests, try new challenges, and grow with confidence. With programs in athletics, creative arts, performing arts, waterfront, swimming, wilderness, STEM, cooking, science, engineering, and more, every day brings something new.
Build Lifelong Friendships
You will work alongside passionate staff from across the U.S. and around the world. Together, you will share cabin life, camp traditions, activity periods, special events, and plenty of laughter. Those shared experiences create friendships that last far beyond the summer.
Make a Real Impact
Working at camp gives you the chance to inspire children every day. You will teach skills, encourage confidence, and help campers feel safe, included, and supported. Your role is more than a seasonal job. It is a chance to become a mentor, role model, and trusted part of a camper’s summer.
Grow Personally and Professionally
Emerson offers hands-on experience in leadership, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and youth development. Staff also receive training and mentorship, making this a strong opportunity for college students, educators, coaches, artists, outdoor leaders, and anyone who enjoys working with kids. Candidates should have experience teaching children ages 7–15 or strong experience in their activity area.
Experience the Summer of a Lifetime
Set on a beautiful Berkshires campus with lakes, a heated pool, activity spaces, and endless camp energy, Emerson is a place where hard work comes with real joy. You will spend the summer outdoors, surrounded by inspiring people, meaningful moments, and memories you will carry long after camp ends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Working at Camp Emerson
The first interview usually lasts about 45 minutes and takes place over video, often through Google Meet or Zoom. During the interview, a member of the director team will get to know your background, interests, and reasons for wanting to work at a summer camp.
No. Camp Emerson does not hire general counselors. Instead, staff are hired as specialty counselors who teach one or more camp activities while also living in cabins with campers and taking part in the full overnight camp experience.
Camp Emerson hires staff for a variety of roles, including specialty instructors, leadership positions, health center staff, kitchen staff, office support, and operations roles. If you are unsure which position fits you best, the director team can help match your skills, interests, and experience to the right role.
Possibly. Emerson reviews summer conflicts on a case-by-case basis. The team considers your role, how much time you would need away, and the importance of the event, such as graduation or another major commitment.
Yes, staff who fly to camp are picked up at Boston Logan Airport at the beginning of the summer. At the end of the season, staff are dropped off at a local bus station with transportation to the airport. Staff driving to camp are responsible for arranging their own transportation.
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More About Camp Emerson
Camp Emerson, a coed overnight camp in the stunning Berkshires of western Massachusetts, offers diverse activities for campers and exciting opportunities for staff. As a specialty counselor, you’ll teach specific activities, live in a cabin with campers, and take part in the full camp experience, including evening events and special activities. Unlike general counselor roles, all staff specialize in a skill or activity and must have experience teaching children ages 7-15 or significant expertise in their field.
Camp Highlights
- Competitive summer camp salary
- Comfortable cabin accommodations
- Detailed staff training program and mentorship
- Time off, off-duty activities and usage of summer camp facilities
- Summer camp excitement and activity-focused instruction
