Madrichim Staff - Summer 2026

BBYO•Various Camp locations (Pennsylvania), PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Madrichim Staff will be responsible for pre-leadership training, teen supervisory, and program roles. This role is responsible to the Madrichim Supervisor. BBYO is a leading pluralistic, Jewish teen movement with over 90 years of experience providing exceptional leadership programs and identity enrichment. They offer year-round activities and inspiring worldwide travel experiences for teens, focusing on leadership, service, civic engagement, Israel education, and Jewish values. Choosing a BBYO summer as a Madrichim team member offers a platform to build a wide range of impactful skills applicable to future career endeavors, including teamwork, time management, event planning, wellness and youth care, leadership development, program development, budgeting, public speaking, feedback, and conflict resolution. The role also encourages creativity, entrepreneurship, risk-taking, self-care, outdoor recreation, and fun. The Madrichim Staff will work with specific programs like Chapter Leadership Training Conference (CLTC), a 13-day program to develop leadership skills for BBYO chapter leaders, and Perlman Summer, a 7-week program including the International Leadership Training Conference (ILTC) for regional leaders and Kallah, a Jewish learning and spirituality institute. CLTC is expected to reach 600 teens across 4 sessions, while Perlman is expected to reach 200 teens. The positions are seasonal, and interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to those who have attended a BBYO Summer Program.

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.
Support, lead, and assist with special events, camp activities (chuggim & sivuvim), Shabbat electives, and bunk bonding experiences.
Plan bunk bonding experiences.
Engage teens in daily life at camp by 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.
Complete all mandatory virtual and onsite training.
Potential to attend a pre-camp trip for training and bonding.
Support smooth transitions on opening, closing, and changeover days by assisting with luggage handling, check-in, and airport logistics.
Contribute to camp setup and reset by 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.
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.