Current Job dates:
Currently recruiting for the season that runs from June 1st, 2025 to August 17th, 2025.
Behavior Support Specialist
The Behavioral Support Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of youth at City Kids Wilderness Project. The Specialist will work closely with program staff to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where all youth can thrive. This role includes assessing individual behavioral needs, providing targeted interventions, and supporting the emotional well-being of youth. The Behavioral Support Specialist will also contribute to the overall success of the program by ensuring that all youth have the tools and guidance they need to engage positively with their peers, participate in program activities, and build confidence throughout their time at City Kids. This is a residential position at Broken Arrow Ranch, just south of Jackson Hole, WY, working alongside a team of counselors, program managers, and directors to provide a transformative summer experience for youth. Learn More Here: Position Description & Application
Program Operations Manager
The Program Operations works with a small team of co-workers to provide a summer adventure-based youth development program for DC youth. They are the primary supervisor for the Trip Coordinator and Kitchen team, coordinating daily schedules, assigning tasks, and establishing priorities for their team. Learn more here: Position Description & Application
Trip Coordinator
The Trip Coordinator works with a small team of co-workers to provide a summer adventure-based youth development program for DC youth. They are responsible for trip preparation & planning, gear management & providing on call and emergency support. Learn More Here: Position Description & Application
High School Program Instructor
The High School Program Instructor works on a small team of co-instructors to lead leadership & outdoor adventure programming for high school youth. They are responsible for the logistical coordination, daily supervision and primary mentorship for all JETs (High Schoolers) in the Internship Programs and other duties as assigned. This is a great fit for anyone with experience working with high school youth. Learn More Here: Position Description & Application
Trip Leader & Counselor
Trip Leaders & Counselors work with a small team of co-workers to provide a summer adventure-based youth development program for DC youth. They are responsible for leading camp-based games & activities as well as leading backcountry trips with a team of 2-3 co-instructors. This is a great fit for anyone with experience working with youth or working in the outdoors. Learn more here: Position Description & Application.
Lead Staff
The Lead Staff play a leadership role in the camp community, managing a staff team of 2 counselors and serving as the risk management lead while out on backcountry trips. Lead staff do not live in cabins with youth and are responsible for the planning and leading of all backcountry wilderness trips. This role is a great fit for outdoor educators and trip leaders with 1-2 seasons of trip leading and/or staff management experience. Learn more here: Position Description & Application
Camp Cook
Camp cooks are the backbone of the camp community, providing delicious and nutritious meals for campers and staff. This position is responsible for cooking 2-3 meals / day, supporting meal plannign and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. This is a great position for those excited about cooking and with some food service experience. Leadership positions in the kitchen are also available. Learn more here: Position Description & Application
How to Apply
To apply, please review the position descriptions and fill out an application below!
Trip Leaders & Counselors
Lead Staff
High School Program Instructor
Trip Coordinator
Program Operations Manager
Behavior Support Specialist
Camp Cooks
Due to the high number of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone. Generally, if you do not hear from us within two weeks, we are not considering your application. However, as a small non-profit we sometimes just get busy! We invite any applicant to email us at hiring@citykidsdc.org to check on your application status. We look forward to speaking with you!
Contact Info
- Meena Fernald
- hiring@citykidsdc.org
- (307) 739-0859
- citykidsdc.org
