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Camp LEAD Counselor 

 

 

Job Title:                       Camp LEAD Counselor 

Time Commitment:      July 14- 18, July 21- 25, July 28- August 1, August 4- 8; 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 

Locations:                       July 14- 25, TBD

                                        July 28- August 8, The Legacy Center (6850 Normandale Dr. St. Louis, MO 63121)

Pay:                                 $2,000 

Reports To:                     Camp LEAD Coordinator 

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Organization Summary

LEAD STL is a non-profit committed to empowering social change in greater Saint Louis through immersive learning and empathy building, rooted in the strengths and oppressions of the Black and Jewish experiences. We train youth to lean into challenging conversations about racism, antisemitism, and many other forms of inequity and injustice so they can transform their schools and communities. We provide them with the tools to become the next generation of leaders and changemakers, promising a brighter future for our region. 

 

We work to eradicate oppression in a divisive world by:

• Developing leaders and changemakers

• Connecting youth via immersive educational programming

• Building cross-cultural understanding through empathy and humility

• Welcoming diverse allies & partners

 

Camp LEAD is a social justice-oriented summer day camp (Monday- Friday) for middle school students (rising 6th- 9th graders) designed to create an immersive educational environment that fosters social and emotional learning, community building, and leadership skills development. Camp LEAD 2025 offers four different one-week-long day camp sessions (Monday- Friday), each with a unique theme designed to empower youth in Greater Saint Louis to become advocates for positive change in their communities.  

 

Position Summary

Camp Counselors will work alongside the Camp Coordinator to implement (4) one-week social justice-oriented summer camp sessions for about 20 middle school–rising 6th- 9th graders–each session.  These sessions include Activism through Art: Writing for Change, Environmental Justice in St. Louis & Beyond, Cultural Curators, and Artsivism: Sneaker Art 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

• 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

• Supervise campers and ensure their health & safety during all aspects of Camp LEAD

• Create and lead activities, discussion prompts, and games for campers

• Support each camper with learning and leadership development as needed

• Chaperone campers on field trips

• Contribute to supporting camp logistics, including travel, meals, instructions, and connecting with speakers and sites

• Maintain excellent communication with Camp Coordinator and Camp LEAD team, including participating in daily camp leadership meetings to discuss camp logistics and ideas 

 

Qualifications 

• Excellent leadership skills; a self-starter who is comfortable with seeing the need without specific instructions 

• Familiarity working with middle school students as a facilitator, teacher, youth counselor, mentor; experience working with middle schoolers in a camp setting and/or LEAD STL a plus

• High energy and excited to lead campers in activities and discussions!

• Excellent written and verbal communication 

• Ability to multitask, problem solve, be flexible, and handle high pressure situations

• Strong organizational skills

• Team-player who looks for ways to contribute and meet the group’s given needs

• Reliable transportation to and from camp sessions 

• Criminal and child abuse background checks are required if hired

 

Education & Knowledge

• Familiarity working with middle school students as a teacher, youth counselor, mentor; experience working with middle school students in a camp and/or LEAD STL setting a plus

• Experience leading and coordinating youth programs and trips 

• Knowledge of social justice education; experience with LEAD STL programming a plus 

• B.A. preferred 

 

To Apply

or for more information, please email your resume and a brief cover letter to Director of Core Programming, Jeremy Brok at jbrok@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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Camp LEAD Coordinator

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Job Title:                       Camp LEAD Counselor 

Time Commitment:      July 14- 18, July 21- 25, July 28- August 1, August 4- 8; 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 

Locations:                       July 14- 25, Rosati-Kain Academy (4389 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108)

                                        July 28- August 8, The Legacy Center (6850 Normandale Dr. St. Louis, MO 63121)

Pay:                                 $4,000 

Reports To:                     Director of Core Programming

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Organization Summary

LEAD STL is a non-profit committed to empowering social change in greater Saint Louis through immersive learning and empathy building, rooted in the strengths and oppressions of the Black and Jewish experiences. We train youth to lean into challenging conversations about racism, antisemitism, and many other forms of inequity and injustice so they can transform their schools and communities. We provide them with the tools to become the next generation of leaders and changemakers, promising a brighter future for our region. 

 

We work to eradicate oppression in a divisive world by:

• Developing leaders and changemakers

• Connecting youth via immersive educational programming

• Building cross-cultural understanding through empathy and humility

• Welcoming diverse allies & partners

 

Camp LEAD is a social justice-oriented summer day camp (Monday- Friday) for middle school students (rising 6th- 9th graders) designed to create an immersive educational environment that fosters social and emotional learning, community building, and leadership skills development. Camp LEAD 2025 offers four different one-week-long day camp sessions (Monday- Friday), each with a unique theme designed to empower youth in Greater Saint Louis to become advocates for positive change in their communities.  

 

Position Summary

The Camp Coordinator leads a team of 2-3 camp counselors in implementing (4) one-week social justice-oriented summer camp sessions for about 20 middle school students each session. Each session includes immersive learning, engaging activities, peer-to-peer conversations, and several field trips around the St. Louis area. The Camp Counselor is in charge of ensuring the health and safety of all campers while working as part of a team to implement the Camp LEAD curriculum. The Camp Coordinator’s role begins part-time in May 2025 where in collaboration with the Director of Core Programming, they will learn the Camp LEAD curriculum and contribute to camp preparations as well have a role in shaping elements of camp. During Camp LEAD sessions, the Camp Coordinator is responsible for communicating with parents, guardians, and families about programming as well as maintaining communication with the Director of Core Programming.  The Camp Coordinator is also responsible for staffing and managing camp’s before and aftercare services.

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Responsibilities 

• Supervise and ensure safety of all campers during all aspects of Camp as leader of the Camp LEAD team 

• Lead team in implementation of Camp LEAD curriculum, including facilitating presentations, leading small and large group discussions, chaperoning field trips, and creating activities &  journal prompts 

• Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization

• Support each camper with learning and leadership development as needed

• Communicate effectively and regularly with camp families, site partners, field trip partners, etc.  

• Manage Before-care (8:00-9:00am) and after-care (3:00-5:00pm) services for campers

• Coordinate with Director of Core Programming prior to Camp to learn Camp LEAD curriculum and assist with preparations for camp 

• Lead daily camp leadership meetings with camp counselors to discuss logistics, issues, and ideas; communicate regularly with Program Director with camp reports

 

Qualifications 

• Excellent team leading skills; previous team leader experience a plus 

• Excellent facilitation, teaching, communication skills

• Familiarity working with middle school students as a facilitator, teacher, mentor, counselor;  experience working with middle school students in a camp setting and/orLEAD STL setting a  plus

• Ability to multitask, problem solve, be flexible, and handle high pressure situations

• Strong organizational and coordination skills

• Self-starter who can see the need and meet the need with limited direction 

• Team-player who looks for ways to contribute and meet the group’s given needs

• Criminal and child abuse background checks are required if hired

 

Education & Knowledge

• Experience leading and coordinating youth programs and trips 

• Familiarity working with middle school students;  experience working with middle school students in a camp and/or LEAD STL setting a  plus

• Knowledge of social justice education; experience with LEAD STL programming a plus 

• B.A. preferred 

 

To Apply

or for more information, please email your resume and a brief cover letter to Director of Core Programming, Jeremy Brok at jbrok@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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Transformational Journey Leader

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Job Title:                        Transformational Journey Leader

Time Commitment:       June 4- 17 (days between 8- 14 hrs) + Orientation in May (at agreed upon date & time) 

Locations:                       Trip goes through East Coast & the South

Pay:                                 $2,000 

Reports To:                     Director of Core Programming

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Organization Summary

LEAD STL is a non-profit committed to empowering social change in greater Saint Louis through immersive learning and empathy building, rooted in the strengths and oppressions of the Black and Jewish experiences. We train youth to lean into challenging conversations about racism, antisemitism, and many other forms of inequity and injustice so they can transform their schools and communities. We provide them with the tools to become the next generation of leaders and changemakers, promising a brighter future for our region. 

 

We work to eradicate oppression in a divisive world by:

• Developing leaders and changemakers

• Connecting youth via immersive educational programming

• Building cross-cultural understanding through empathy and humility

• Welcoming diverse allies & partners

 

The Cultural Leadership Fellowship is a year-long leadership and advocacy program for 10th and 11th grade students. Students meet during monthly Sunday programs, three overnight retreats, and of course, the Transformational Journey.

 

Position Summary

Each year, Cultural Leadership students embark on the signature Transformational Journey through the East Coast and South where they visit sites and meet with individuals significant to Black and Jewish history and culture as well as social justice movements. This year’s trip will take place June 4- 17 and include visits to Washington DC,  Atlanta, Birmingham, Montgomery, Selma, Jackson, New Orleans, and Little Rock among others.  Past trips have included meeting with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and civil rights heroes as well as visiting museums and sites only our program has access to. We call this trip the Transformational Journey because it’s just that–transformational. After spending six months together learning and building relationships, this experience brings students together in a profound way as they engage in enlightening yet challenging subject matter together.  We’re looking for Journey Leaders who can support students on this journey, helping to lead a diverse group of 24 high school students on a 14-day trip while also providing facilitation and logistic support.  

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Responsibilities 

• Supervise and ensure safety of Cultural Leadership students during all aspects of Transformational Journey as part of a team (two other Journey Leaders and Program Director) 

• Lead and support facilitation of programming, including leading small and large group discussions and debriefs, creating energy-builder activities, and assigning journal prompts

• Work 1-on-1 with students to support them in writing and delivering short speeches about their Trip experiences

• Contribute to supporting trip logistics, including travel, meals, directions, and connecting with speakers and sites

• Maintain excellent communication with Journey Leadership Team and participate in daily leadership meetings to discuss trip logistics and strategies 

• Attend a training and orientation meeting prior to the trip at a mutually agreed upon date & time

 

Qualifications 

• Excellent leadership skills, particularly in regard to leading small and large groups

• Excellent  written and verbal communication 

• Ability to multitask, problem solve, be flexible, and handle high pressure situations

• Familiarity with and ability to support high school students 

• Strong organizational skills

• Self-starter who can see the need and meet the need with limited direction 

• Team-player who looks for ways to contribute and meet the group’s given needs

• Criminal and child abuse background checks are required if hired

 

Education & Knowledge

• Familiarity facilitating and chaperoning teenagers; bonus Cultural Leadership students

• Experience leading and coordinating programs and trips 

• Knowledge of African American and Jewish American history and culture, including Cultural Leadership programming a plus

• B.A. preferred 

 

To Apply

or for more information, please email your resume and a brief cover letter to Director of Core Programming, Jeremy Brok at jbrok@leadstl.org. 

 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have about the position, the Transformational Journey, Cultural Leadership, or LEAD STL in general. 

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