Job Description

Madrichim Staff

Summer 2026

Pre-Leadership Training Experience | Teen Supervisory and Program Roles & Responsibilities

Responsible to the Madrichim Supervisor

Organization SummaryBBYO is the leading pluralistic, Jewish teen movement and has been providing exceptional leadership programs and identity enrichment experiences for more than 90 years. We offer year-round activities in hundreds of local communities and inspiring world-wide travel experiences enabling teens to explore areas of leadership, service, civic engagement, Israel education and Jewish values. Learn more about BBYO’s summer and travel programs at bbyo.org/teens/experiences/summer

Why choose a BBYO summer?

Office internships aren’t the only way to advance your future employment aspirations. Serving as a Madrichim team member at camp will offer you a platform to build a wide range of impactful skills that can be used in countless career endeavors, including:

Teamwork in a Fast-Paced Multigenerational, International Work Environment

• Time Management, Event Planning, a variety of Wellness and Youth Care Skills
• Leadership Development Training and Mentorship (for you and those you train)
• Program Development, Curriculum Planning, and Group Facilitation
• Budgeting, Public Speaking, Giving and Receiving Feedback, and Conflict Resolution
• Opportunities to Immerse Yourself in a Variety of Timely and Meaningful Content Topics
• Responsibilities that Encourage Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Taking Risks
• Prioritizing Self-Care, Extensive Time Outdoors, Recreation, and Having Fun Everyday

Chapter Leadership Training Conference (CLTC) is a 13-day program designed to develop and strengthen the leadership skills of BBYO chapter leaders. At CLTC, teens from across North America will form mock chapters and learn specific skills that help them lead their chapter at home. CLTC builds a curriculum based on teens focusing on leadership development, program planning, and hands-on experience. CLTC is expected to reach 600 teens across 4 sessions throughout the summer.

Perlman Summer is a 7-week program which includes the International Leadership Training Conference (ILTC) and Kallah. ILTC is designed to hone leadership skills for teens serving (or aspiring to serve) as regional BBYO position-holders in their home communities. ILTC participants often become the top leaders of the BBYO teen movement, gaining skills in recruitment, program planning, and civic engagement. Kallah is a Jewish learning and spirituality institute that inspires teens to explore their Jewish identities and interests in a diverse, pluralistic setting encouraging questioning and experimentation. Kallah participants gain important Judaic skills and come away feeling a deeper connection to Jewish study, Israel, and community. Both programs are expected to reach 200 teens.

Dates and Availability

• CLTC 1 & 2 - June 2-July 6
• CLTC 3 & 4 - July 7 - August 12
• Perlman - June 16 - August 6

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a BBYO alum; preference given to those who have attended a BBYO Summer Program.
• At least one year post high school graduation.
• Experience supervising peers, teams, or programs; ability to demonstrate leadership across multiple responsibilities.
• Experience in program design, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to commit up to 10 hours per month (January–June) for training, planning, and supervision.

General Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model for participants as a young Jewish adult and an exemplary BBYO alum, translating past BBYO experiences into learning opportunities for participants.
• Serve as an ambassador for BBYO’s values and mission
• Display how the AZA and BBG movement meaningfully expands beyond high school years.

Specialty Roles

Every madrich(a) will be assigned to a specialty area at camp. On your application, you will rank your top 3 specialties for placement. Please note that some may have location specific responsibilities, which you will learn about in initial interviews:

Options Include:

• Operations Support
• Lifeguard
• Jewish Enrichment
• Song leader
• Medical & Wellness
• Marketing & Photography
• Programming
• Experience

Program Engagement (Creative, Fun, Leadership-Oriented)

• Support, lead, and assist with special events, camp activities (chuggim & sivuvim), Shabbat electives, and bunk bonding experiences.
• Plan bunk bonding experiences.

Teen Life Management (High Impact, Relationship-Based)

• Engage teens in daily life at campby leading, creating, and evaluating programs, dorm rituals, and bonding activities.
• Ensure safety, care, and accountability by supervising free time and evening hours, conducting bed checks, and being present in living spaces in a way that respects privacy.
• Promote wellbeing by providing appropriate mental, emotional, and physical care, and upholding the Code of Conduct.
• Support healthy routines by overseeing bunk clean-up and ensuring all teens are accounted for and engaged in the daily schedule.
• Document and communicate progress by providing daily feedback on teen behavior, successes, and challenges.
• Live as part of the community, interacting, working, and residing in a mixed-gender environment with professionalism and respect.

Pre-Camp Training

• Complete all mandatory virtual and onsite training.
• Potential to attend a pre-camp trip for training and bonding.

Camp Opening, Closing & Transition Days

• Support smooth transitionson opening, closing, and changeover days by assisting with luggage handling, check-in, and airport logistics.
• Contribute to camp setup and resetby helping with packing/unpacking, moving supplies, and preparing spaces between programs.
• Assist with site operations to ensure camp remains organized and welcoming throughout each session.
• Be physically prepared to lift 40–50 lbs and assist with heavier items when necessary.

Additional Responsibilities

• Physical requirements: stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching, standing, walking, pushing/pulling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and grasping.
• Perform light work (up to 50 lbs occasionally, negligible constant force) which may include package moving, supply set up, and more.
• Must live onsite for CLTC or Perlman sessions.
• Provide all required documentation pre- and post-program.

Other Information:

• If you sign a contract by December 31st, you will receive an early signing bonus of an extra $250 at the end of your contract.

All positions are seasonal.

• Please be sure to specify your availability when prompted. Include all sessions/dates you are available.
• For more information, please contact Sabrina Moore at smoore@bbyo.org or call 202-857-6549.

 Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.