Work at Camp Billings!

Each summer, Camp Billings hires counselors, counselors-in-training (CITs), and administrative & support staff to provide our campers a safe, fun, and memorable summer on Lake Fairlee. Many of our staff are former campers, and a large percentage return the following summer.

Why Work at Camp Billings?

• Have fun! Wake up on the shores of Lake Fairlee, play Capture the Flag, and cheer your heart out at Country Fair. Yes, it’s part of the job.
• Help kids thrive. Support campers as they build confidence, try new things, and make friends. Research shows the impact of camp can last for years.
• Build relationships. Make lifelong friends and connect with mentors and alumni, building your social capital: the relationships and networks that open doors to future opportunities.
• Grow durable skills. Practice leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving every day, skills that stay valuable in a fast-changing world of work. Studies find working at camp helps prepare young adults like you for college and careers.

Summer 2027 Application Deadlines

• CIT applications: due November 16, 2026. Applications received by the deadline receive priority consideration. Later applications are considered as space allows.
• Senior Counselor, Administrative, and Support Staff applications: due December 1, 2026. Later applications are considered as space allows.

We hope to make initial decisions by the end of December.

Application Process

All applications must be completed in CampInTouch. 

Preparing Your Application

The application includes a few short written questions based on the role you’re applying for. You can preview the written questions and draft your answers ahead of time, then paste them in. We ask that the ideas and words in your written answers be your own, not AI-generated. Use your judgment, but a paragraph or two (about 100–200 words) is usually plenty for each response.

New applicants will also need contact information for three references who are not relatives.

All CITs and new Senior Counselors: We strongly encourage you to schedule a 15-minute conversation with our Executive Director, Yutaka Tamura. Please submit your application first, then schedule your call. Once you select a time, you’ll automatically receive a meeting invite with a Zoom link (check your spam folder if you don’t see it). Returning counselors and administrative staff don’t need to schedule one.

Counselors-in-Training (CITs)

Our two-year CIT program is for students entering 11th or 12th grade. Most first-year CITs are entering 11th grade; students entering 12th grade who haven’t been CITs before may also apply. CITs typically work for Sessions 1 & 2 or Sessions 3 & 4 and participate in professional development workshops during the summer. The CIT program is competitive, and we receive more applications than we have spaces.

• First-year CITs (unpaid): First-year CITs learn how to work with campers and support senior counselors with program and cabin responsibilities. They are eligible to earn community service hours.
• Second-year CITs (paid): Second-year CITs learn to run programs and lead activities, building the skills they need to become Senior Counselors. 

Read the full CIT job description.

Senior Counselors

Senior counselors must be at least 18 years of age or high school graduates. Most are college-age leaders from the U.S. and around the world. Many are former campers, and we also hire staff who are new to Billings. We look for maturity, creativity, enthusiasm, flexibility, and a commitment to giving every camper a great summer. All counselors lead a program area and also oversee a cabin.

Counselors complete a week of training before campers arrive, focused on safety and responsibility. Training includes CPR and First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, conversations on diversity and equity, and program and cabin management, and training continues through the summer with a focus on supporting homesick campers, preventing bullying, and building strong cabin communities.

Read the full Senior Counselor job description.

Administrative and Support Positions

We also hire support staff (e.g., kitchen staff) and administrative staff. In particular, we are seeking a Program Director, CIT Director, Waterfront Director, Maintenance Director, and Office Manager. Read the job descriptions for these roles. In the application, choose “Administrative Staff” as your position, then select the role(s) you’re applying for.

Questions?

For questions about these roles, please contact us at [email protected].