Summer Jobs

Empowering girls through the power of camp.

Creativity, authenticity, and sisterhood guide everything we do.

Working at Berkshire Lake Arts Camp isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to change a child’s life and make a long-lasting difference. Each day brings a chance to create, learn, and grow together.

Keep reading to discover what it means to be part of our team.

Our ideal candidate:

  • Wants to be a role model and is committed to helping campers grow

  • Warm, creative, and open-minded

  • Positive, mature, and self-aware

  • Enthusiastic with a sense of humor

  • Strong work ethic

  • Values good communication

  • Enjoys being silly, expressive, and fully engaged in camp life

  • Willing to dive in, try new things and give it their all

What We Look For in Staff

Our official hiring season opens in early November, but we are now collecting applications for 2026. If you’re excited about joining the Berkshire Lake Arts Camp team, you can submit your application now, and we’ll be in touch as soon as hiring opens.

2026 Interest Form

Berkshire Lake Arts Camp seeks to create a sense of belonging for all of our campers and staff, and we value fostering an inclusive and diverse camp community. All applicants should share a similar commitment to inclusivity.

All employment decisions are based on qualifications and business needs, without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics.

Benefits of a Summer at Berkshire Lake

  • Paid Training

    Your contract will include a paid training period before campers arrive where you’ll develop skills you can take with you into any sector. That is then followed up with the opportunity to practice and hone those skills throughout the summer - skills like assertive and effective workplace communication, conflict resolution, collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving, public speaking, hands-on teaching, leadership and more. And all of this happens in a safe and supportive environment where we are supportive of your growth, too!

  • Making a Difference!

    The special relationship that develops between a camper and a staff member is truly priceless and is an impact that can last a lifetime. At the end of the summer, you’ll know you’ve made a difference. You’ll be able to take stock of how much you’ve meant to our girls and see the lives you’ve transformed through this important work. Long after your time at camp may come to an end, the impact you had will still be there.

  • Internship Credit

    If applicable, we are happy to collaborate with you to make your job at Berkshire Lake Arts Camp suit internship requirements from your college or university. A win-win! Ask us about this when you apply.

  • Professional Development

    We place a focus on your own personal and professional development - let’s set goals and tackle them together. Each staff receives periodic 1:1 supervision during the course of the summer where you spend intentional time going over your strengths and growth points.

  • Call Our Beautiful Setting Home!

    You’ll get to call a beautiful outdoor setting in the Berkshire Mountains your home for the summer! Spend your days alongside Lake Ashmere and explore the beautiful and culturally rich area on days off.

  • 6-Week Season

    A shorter season means more time for all sorts of things! Our camp is only 6 weeks of commitment during the summer. Meaning you can get the best of both worlds of working at camp and making a difference, while also having time for yourself and your interests, friends and family.