Best Summer Job Ever!
At Camp Echo Lake, we are “Dedicated to Human Development.” In everything we do we believe that the summer camp experience and community should be a place where the lives of our campers and staff are transformed, where meaningful social and emotional growth for all is the standard and where everyone in our community is valued and celebrated for the person they are. Both individual development, and group and community connection, is valued and fostered. A community that values equity and inclusion, Camp Echo Lake believes that a positively impactful summer camp experience can change individuals and communities– both in and out of camp – for good. The Echo Lake staff is the most essential piece in creating opportunities for everyone at camp to grow, connect, and have fun. We understand the importance, and work diligently to ensure, the Echo Lake staff are supported, cared for, and given the resources to excel in their roles and allow our community to thrive. Nothing great happens without great effort and great passion – and Camp Echo Lake is no different. We love what we do – and we want you to love it too!
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Throughout the summer, and beyond you will be provided with ongoing opportunities to develop your leadership skills, sharpen your interpersonal skills and improve your ability to manage groups. You will have the opportunity to be a valued member of our community while working with like minded people from all over the United States and from around the world. Our staff hail from Europe, Australia and New Zealand, North, Central and South America! Real time coaching from, access to- and dialogue with - camp leadership staff. Our leadership team is in it with you and are there to help you be your best. They will provide you with ongoing formal and informal training, feedback and connection virtually, in pre camp, and throughout the summer.
As part of your employment you will be paid a salary, whilst food and housing in provided at no additional cost. Each staff member is provided with a travel stipend to aid traveling to and from camp during the summer. Camp Echo Lake offers a friend referral system. If hired, and you refer a friend to us, who is then hired, we will add an additional $300 to your salary (per friend referral). Staff will be provided the opportunity to extend their contract beyond August 13th to help manage and provide service for one of many rental groups that use our facility into September. Laundry is completed for staff on site and is completed weekly. On staff time off transport is provided to Lake George, Walmart and the local laundromat for those staff arriving at camp with no vehicle or means of travel.
The perfect Camp Echo Lake staff member must demonstrate a positive attitude with the desire to grow and develop throughout the course of the summer. They should be able to demonstrate and openness to, and an understanding of others perspectives and experiences. It is imperative to be able to develop and foster positive connections with our campers - helping them feel seen, heard and valued. Camp Echo Lake staff should have a strong work ethic and a desire to learn on the job. We want our staff to show a passion for making things fun, and look to the good in each and every experience.
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RV / CamperVan
Wifi Access
Cell Service
Staff housing is provided for the duration of your contract. The vast majority of contracts require staff to live in cabins with campers; there is private housing provided for some senior positions on camp.
Located in the Adirondack National Park, Camp Echo Lake is perfectly situated for those looking for an incredible outdoor experience this summer. Easily accessible is Lake Placid and it's High Peaks region (why not take the step to become a 46er this summer?!) as well as NY State Capital Albany being within an hours drive. Additionally we are under a two hour drive from Burlington, VT and the same distance to Montreal, Canada! Located within a ten minute drive is popular tourist spot Lake George, and slightly further down the highway is the historic Saratoga Springs, home to a world famous horse track which opens July - September.
All meals are provided for the duration of your contract; breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as snacks.
Parking is provided on site at no cost, but we do not have facilities hook ups.