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Camp LEAD Counselors
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Organization Summary
Founded in 2004 as “Cultural Leadership,” LEAD STL is a St. Louis–based nonprofit empowering youth to build empathy, bridge divides, and lead social change.
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Centered in the interconnected histories of Black and Jewish communities, LEAD STL uses immersive learning experiences, community-based education, and facilitated dialogue to help students explore identity, understand systems of oppression, and develop the confidence to stand up, speak out, and take action for change. While grounded in these histories, our programs welcome students from all backgrounds.
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LEAD STL is known for immersive learning experiences, Courageous Conversations, and cultivating strong networks of youth and adult changemakers.
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Position Summary
Camp Counselors will work alongside the Program Team to implement (4) one-week social justice-oriented summer camp sessions for about 20 middle school–rising 6th- 8th graders–each session. These sessions include: Identifying You + Belonging, Art as Resistance, Speak Truth to Power, Activism through with Brock Seals.
Each session includes immersive learning, engaging activities, peer-to-peer conversations, and several field trips around the St. Louis area. Counselors and staff are expected to ensure the health and safety of all campers, facilitating programming, discussions and activities while working as part of a collaborative team to implement the Camp LEAD curriculum.
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Responsibilities
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Lead and support programming, including facilitating small and large group discussions, chaperoning field trips, creating activities & journal prompts, and contribute to other needs as part of a collaborative camp team
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Supervise campers and ensure their health & safety during all aspects of Camp LEAD
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Create and lead activities, discussion prompts, and games for campers
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Support each camper with learning and leadership development as needed
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Chaperone campers on field trips
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Contribute to supporting camp logistics, including travel, meals, instructions, and connecting with speakers and sites
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Maintain excellent communication with Camp LEAD team, including participating in daily camp leadership meetings to discuss camp logistics and ideas
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Qualifications
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Commitment to social justice, youth leadership, education, and equity-centered education
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Experience working with middle school–aged youth in camp, education, mentoring, or youth development settings.
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Ability to facilitate engaging activities, group discussions, and reflective conversations.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills with youth and team members.
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Flexible, dependable, and able to adapt in a fast-paced camp environment.
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Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to LEAD STL’s values of leadership, empathy, advocacy, and diversity.
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Access to reliable transportation.
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Criminal and child abuse background checks are required if hired
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Education & Other Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree preferred (B.A. or B.S.); degrees in education, social work, public health, or related fields preferred
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Candidates with or pursuing advanced degrees (e.g., MSW, MPH, M.Ed.) are strongly encouraged to apply
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Demonstrated experience leading and facilitating programs for middle school students, especially around identity, leadership, or social justice
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Strong, working knowledge of minority identities, systemic inequity, and social justice movements
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Familiarity with LEAD STL programming or similar youth development/leadership models is a plus
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Time Commitment: Camp will operate July 6-31, 2026, M-F, 9:00am - 3:00pm, (Before/Aftercare hours, 8:00-9:00 am and 3:00-5:00pm); Counselors are also expected to attend an orientation prior to the start of camp.
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Locations: TBD
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Pay: $500/week Stipend
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Reports To: Camp Coordinator
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To Apply
Send a cover letter and resume with the subject line: Camp LEAD Counselor to info@leadstl.org.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have about the position, Camp LEAD, or LEAD STL in general.
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