Our staff are inspired youth mentors dedicated to supporting each camper as they explore new passions, develop leadership skills, and awaken their sense of purpose and joy.
Our Staff
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Fun With Deep Roots
For Ourselves
At Eden Village, campers feel safe and free to be themselves. We get playful, creative, inspired and empowered. Each in our own way.
For Our Community
We live, work and play together in a Jewishly and socially diverse community. At camp and back home, Eden Villagers model kindness and caring.
For Our Community
Working together towards ecological health and social justice, our campers are empowered to make the world a better place.
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Staff Requirements
All summer staff at Eden Village Camp are required to be at least 17 years old, provide multiple references, pass a background check, and participate in a 9-day staff training.
Questions about staffing? See our FAQ section. Still stumped?
Call us at 845-809-0080 anytime or email staff@edenvillagecamp.org with your question, we’d love to answer it!
2025 Staff Dates
6/15-6/24 Staff Training @ Camp*
8/18 Last Day of Camp
*Program Staff will be expected to attend additional pre-camp virtual trainings, and some staff may be asked to report to camp earlier (leadership, lifeguards, farm, etc)
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The Most Unique Job
Working at Eden Village is an experience of a lifetime. Our diverse staff community brings together incredible individuals behind one shared goal: creating a radically loving and kind summer experience for our campers. Every position requires a tremendous amount of energy, hard work, patience, and flexibility, and every position returns lasting memories and friendships, delicious farm-fresh food, meaningful camper mentorship, and so much more.
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You found us, now share the love with that friend, family member, or colleague you know would have the best life of their life at Eden Village.
You do not need to convince them to apply…just give us their info and give them a heads up we will be contacting them. We are happy to talk to them about the job and answer any questions they might have if they are not quite ready to apply yet.
2025 Staff
Positions
Bunk & Program Staff
- Bunk Counselor
- Junior Staff (Rising 12th graders)
- Unit Heads / Tribe Leaders
- Adirondack Backcountry Trip Staff (July 25 – Aug 17)
- Nanny / Early Childhood
Kitchen Staff
- Kitchen Assistant Chef
- Mashgiach
- Dining Hall Manager
- Prep Cook
- Dishwasher
- Baker
Program Specialists
- Culinary Arts Specialist
- Wilderness Survival Specialist
- Art Specialist
- Herbalism Specialist
- Ropes Course Specialist
- Sports Specialist
- Music Specialist
- Farm Specialist
- Woodshop Specialist
- Aquatics Director
- Lifeguard
Wellness Staff
- Registered Nurse (3 weeks, 6 weeks, or 9 weeks)
- Nurse Assistant
- Camper Care Specialist / Social Worker
- Special Needs Counselor / Camper One-on-One
Administrative Staff
- Photographer/Videographer
- Office Staff
- Driver
Staff FAQ
Why should I work at Eden Village Camp?
Working at Eden Village Camp is a rewarding and unique experience. Each day our staff change the lives of our campers. Our staff is a strong, close-knit community who love waking up each morning at camp. If you love working with kids and being part of a team, you’ll love working at Eden Village Camp!
What qualifications do I need to be a staff member?
At a minimum you need to be 17 years old, have experience working with youth, and excited to work at camp! Many staff positions require additional certifications, training, and experience.
What if I’m interested in multiple positions?
That’s great! You can mark down which positions you’re interested in when you fill out your staff application. Once we receive your application, we’ll be in touch with you about which positions we think are the best fit.
When should I apply to work at camp?
Now! Staff applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Most positions are filled by mid-January. In late-January we will update the staff page to reflect which positions are still open.
How do I apply to work at camp?
You can apply to work at camp by filling out an online application. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the “Apply Now” button to start your application!
Where is camp? What are the facilities and what is nearby?
Camp is located on 248 acres in Putnam Valley, New York, about an hour north of New York City. We’re surrounded by forest and the Appalachian Trail runs right through our backyard! We have a pool, lake, miles of hiking trails, teaching kitchen, herbalism apothecary, basketball courts, tennis courts, outdoor playing fields, and a 4 acre farm and fruit orchard. We’re about 7 miles down the road from Cold Spring, the Metro North train line, and the Hudson River.
What are the accommodations for staff?
Bunk staff live in cabins with campers while non-bunk staff live in cabins with other staff. All cabins have electricity, bathrooms, and showers.
Will I get days off and free time?
Every staff member receives a day off each week to rest, rejuvenate, and build community with other staff. Break time for each staff is built into the daily schedule.
Be A Mentor
The staff at Eden Village are musicians, farmers, artists, ecologists, activists, educators and lovers of life who have demonstrated strong skills in working with children through prior experience. We want YOU to join our team!
