Join our Team
The staff of St. Joseph’s Youth Camp is at the heart of the magical & transformative experiences we create each summer.
Nestled in the cool pines of Northern Arizona, SJYC is a beautiful and historic place where kids—and the adults who guide them—can be themselves, try new things, and make lifelong memories. Many of our team members were once campers themselves and have stayed connected to SJYC for years, even decades.
Working at SJYC is more than just a summer job and a paycheck. It’s a life-changing experience where you’ll make a meaningful impact on children, build leadership skills, strengthen your ability to collaborate with others, and gain workplace tools that will serve you far beyond camp.
Many staff members look back on their summers at SJYC as the most important, transformational work of their lives.
If you’re enthusiastic, energetic, and have a “can-do!” attitude, we’d love to hear from you. While many of our team members return year after year, we’re always looking to welcome new staff who are ready to grow, give back, and make an unforgettable summer happen.
What Makes a Great SJYC Staff Member
Here’s what we’ve learned over the years: the most successful staff members at SJYC share a few key traits. If this sounds like you, we hope you’ll consider applying!
Responsibility & Maturity: Camp staff are trusted with the care and safety of young campers. Being dependable, professional, and calm under pressure is essential—not just for the job, but for the kids who look up to you.
Initiative & Problem-Solving: Great staff see what needs to be done and do it—without waiting to be asked. Whether it’s jumping in to clean up a mess or coming up with a creative activity on the fly, self-starters thrive at camp.
Positive Attitude: Camp can be challenging, and the days are long—but the right attitude makes all the difference. Enthusiasm, flexibility, and a sense of humor help set the tone for everyone around you.
Teamwork & Communication: SJYC is a team effort. You’ll be living and working alongside others, and success means collaborating, communicating clearly, being open to feedback, and supporting each other every day.
Passion for Working with Kids: At the core of everything we do is a love for children and a desire to help them grow. You don’t need to be a teaching expert—but you do need to be kind, patient, and excited to make a difference.
Our Hiring Process
Applications for summer staff positions at SJYC are accepted on a rolling basis until December 1, 2025. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of our campers and CITs, we encourage you to apply (application below)! If we think you may be a great fit after reviewing your resume, we will contact you to schedule an interview.
Our interview process will take place virtually on Saturday, December 13th. Each candidate will participate in a 10-15 minute interview, during which you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your skills and enthusiasm for working at our camp. To help you prepare, we will provide you with a copy of the interview questions in advance. Please come ready with any questions you may have about the position or the camp experience.
We aim to make hiring decisions promptly following the interviews, and selected candidates will be notified shortly after that. Successful candidates will be sent electronic paperwork to complete, and employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a federal background check.
Additionally, we recommend that candidates ensure reliable internet access for the virtual interview and a quiet, distraction-free environment. We look forward to learning more about you and potentially welcoming you to the SJYC team! If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at director@sjycaz.com.