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Hiring happens on a rolling basis throughout the winter and spring until all positions are filled.
Summer staff are selected after a thorough and thoughtful process that includes:
Complete your application online using the button below. We look forward to getting to know you through your application, so take your time and share your best with us.
We will reach out to schedule an interview with those applicants who submit a completed application and meet our criteria for available positions.
Applicants will be required to submit references from work and/or school who can attest to their qualifications and character.
We will conduct CORI and SORI checks through the Massachusetts system, as well as the FBI fingerprint database.
St. Mark’s Summer (SMS) is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial or marital status, or any other characteristic protected from discrimination under state or federal law. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity.
Applications for Summer 2025 will open on December 20th.
SMS programs will begin on June 16 and will run through August 15, 2025.
St. Mark’s Summer will be closed on June 19 and July 4, 2025.
The work day runs Monday – Friday, from 8:15 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., for most positions. Specific roles may have responsibilities outside of those hours, which will be described in your interview and employment offer.
Our preference is to hire staff who are available to work for the duration of the program, but will consider exceptions. Please indicate your anticipated availability on your staff application.
Working at camp is a full and real commitment. Please do not apply to work with us if you anticipate extended absences, inconsistent attendance due to appointments or other obligations, or if you are unsure of your future plans (e.g. you are graduating and might be hired to start a full-time job during the summer).
Candidates for positions at St. Mark’s Summer must be at least 17 years old by the start of their employment.
All employees under the age of 18 must obtain the necessary work permit for 14-17 year-olds as required by Massachusetts state law.
Please see our Parent/Guardian Agreement for Minors Employed by SMS.
SMS programs run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Staff members arrive at 8:15 a.m., and may leave after the campers depart at the end of the day. Most mornings begin with a staff meeting and/or preparations for Arrival.
As a staff member in any program, you will be involved with your campers and their activities throughout the day, including lunch.
At the end of each day, staff assist with dismissal and pick-up or other assigned duties to facilitate preparations for the next day of camp.
SMS staff in all programs will receive a complimentary lunch. While the menu is designed primarily with children in mind, there are plenty of options for adults. We ask that staff do not bring food or drink from outside of camp. Staff are expected to sit with and supervise campers during lunch.
Your personal appearance is important. Keep in mind that the children in your care look up to you and will emulate you in every way.
SMS staff are required to wear a staff shirt on a daily basis. Staff will be given three of the required shirts during staff training and have the opportunity to purchase additional shirts at cost.
Flip-flops or other sandals are not permitted for staff or participants. Closed-toe shoes (sneakers, etc; not Crocs) must be worn at all times.
We recommend athletic or casual shorts for comfort throughout the day.
Having fun can be messy! Staff should be mindful of the possibility of spills or stains while participating in various activities with their campers.
Staff Training is mandatory for all staff. Exceptions will only be made for those still attending school at the time of training.
You will be required to complete over 25 hours of staff training in June—including online and in-person components—which will cover all aspects of the summer and what will be expected of you in your specific role as a staff member. Staff training also gives you an opportunity to get to know other staff and for all of us to form a strong and supportive community going into the summer season.
Specific roles may require additional training sessions or certification classes, which will be outlined in your interview and employment agreement.
While St. Mark’s Summer comprises multiple programs with various roles and responsibilities, together we form one SMS community, dedicated to providing our campers with a positive, meaningful experience. SMS staff in any program are expected to do their best through words, actions, and attitudes to meet our goal: to do and be our best.
Every position at St. Mark’s Summer includes daily responsibilities that you will be held accountable for. Our hiring process is intended to match the right person for each position and we expect our staff to do the job they told us they wanted to do in their application and interview. We aspire to bring together a fully committed staff, both individually and collectively.
If each individual does more than is asked of them, then the entire camp community flourishes. Children will always challenge you to be at your best. By no means is this job easy, but it is fun. Whether you are looking to build your experience working with children or love being outdoors, spending a summer at SMS is an experience that will prove to be invaluable and memorable for a lifetime.
For specific job descriptions, please click on the available position titles in the Hiring section.
We encourage (but do not require) full COVID-19 vaccination for all eligible staff of our SMS programs.
Yes. Summer staff members may enroll their dependent children for any of the St. Mark’s Summer programs (pending eligibility and availability) at a significant discount.
Please contact us for more information.
St. Mark’s Summer is a phone-free work environment. We provide alternative communication devices for each camper group and at various camp locations to facilitate communication as needed. Personal cell phones may be used during officially assigned breaks.
Camps are legally required to maintain a specific ratio of staff to campers. When staff need to miss all or part of a day, it can jeopardize our compliance. We ask that staff plan ahead and schedule appointments, events, errands, etc for outside of camp hours. Should the need arise to take time away from camp on a particular day, staff must submit a request at least 48 hours in advance. Even with advance notice, we cannot guarantee that your request will be granted.
Unreliable attendance or excessive time off requests may jeopardize your current and future employment at St. Mark’s Summer.