EMPLOYMENT

It's More Than a Great Job; It's a Great Experience!

The Hiram House Camp (HHC) Staff is recruited from colleges and universities throughout the country and abroad, representing more than 40 institutes in 2012. Overnight Camp staff must have completed their first year of college while Summer Day Camp and Junior Day Camp staff must have graduated from high school.

A summer at HHC is like no other job! Where else do you get to spend your days laughing, singing, smiling, and making a difference? It's definitely a fun job, however it is challenging. You must love children and want to spend your summer with them. Our staff is expected to work long hours and at the same time be caring, nurturing, excited, enthusiastic, dedicated, flexible, patient, happy and smiling! Remember, you're here for the kids! Their well being, safety and happiness are our first priority! Believe us when we say, there are many benefits from the hard work, commitment to the campers and dedication to the job!

2013 Summer Camp Job Opportunities

An accredited member of the American Camp Association, The Hiram House is a non-profit, co-educational, interracial and intercultural facility located 15 miles southeast of downtown Cleveland on 172 acres of beautiful woodland in the community of Moreland Hills.

OVERNIGHT CAMP is the backbone and purpose of Hiram House, serving hundreds of children each summer. A majority of these children are disadvantaged and come from foster care, single parent and low-income urban families. Sessions are 6 days long. Campers ages 6-9 and female campers ages 10-14 live in log cabins centrally located to all camp facilities, while male campers ages 10-14 live in platform tents in the woods. Staff members live with and supervise campers throughout each session. Resident camp staff stay on camp grounds at all times, except for pre-arranged time-off, and abide by curfew. All meals are provided, as is laundry service.

DAY CAMP is another vital aspect of our camping program. Comprised of children ages 6-12 from the surrounding communities, the program runs Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every session the children participate in a pre-scheduled overnight so they too can experience the satisfaction and fun of rustic living.

JUNIOR DAY CAMP is our youngest summer program serving 5 and 6 year olds from the surrounding communities. Junior Day Camp is a closely supervised program, which runs Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In accordance with our philosophy, we strive to provide children with an understanding of the American way of life and the values and principles, which will help them, develop into responsible, interested citizens. We believe in building character through active participation and aim to give children a healthy, wholesome, stimulating experience in the out-of-doors through living, playing, and cooperating in the beautiful environment of our natural woods.

Staff Positions Available for 2013

Overnight Camp, Day and Junior Day Camp COUNSELORS are responsible for directly supervising a group of 6 - 9 campers, planning daily activities, and actively participating in and encouraging a rewarding camp experience.

Minimum Salary: $200 - $230/week

Overnight Camp UNIT LEADERS are responsible for ensuring the safety and well being of the 32 or more campers in their unit. They plan unit activities and they are a counselor's primary resource for information, direction, and help in working with campers. They must continually monitor camper/staff activity, ensure positive morale, and submit to the program staff various written reports as requested. Must be 21 years old to apply.

Minimum Salary: $260/week

Resident SPECIALISTS include Archery, Arts and Crafts, Canoeing, COPE Course Instructors (including Climbing Wall, Low Ropes & High Ropes Courses), Nature, Performing Arts, Survival Skills, Sustainable Farming & Animal Farmstead, and Western Horsemanship Instructors. These individuals must have experience in their area. They work with all campers (Resident, Day and Junior Day) as they teach and lead activities in their specialist area. They live with campers, counselors, and unit leaders in cabins or tents and are expected to participate in all unit activities as well as play a vital role in the life of a unit. (Please Note: All Day Specialists will be required to stay for every Day Camp overnight - 5 nights total)

Minimum Salary: Overnight $255/week; Day $225/week

Resident WATERFRONT DIRECTOR must have training, certification and experience in waterfront activities and management. Current WSI, lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR cards are needed. Must be at least 21 years old to apply. 


Salary: Negotiable

LIFEGUARDS must have training and certification. Current lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR cards are needed. May commute daily, however we would prefer lifeguards who will stay in residence.


Minimum Salary: Day: $225/week; Resident: $255/week

NURSE must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Ohio with experience in pediatrics, working with children, or in a camp setting. Must have current CPR and First Aid certification. Must be at least 21 years old to apply.


Salary: Negotiable

ASSISTANT NURSE must be a nursing student, medical student or an EMT with experience or the desire to work with children. Must have current CPR and First Aid certification.


Salary: Negotiable

DAY CAMP DIRECTOR/JUNIOR DAY CAMP DIRECTOR: At least 2 years of camping experience as well as college or related work experience. Must be at least 21 years old to apply.


Salary: Negotiable

2013 Summer Camp Dates:

Pre-Camp Training**       

Leadership Staff (Directors, Unit Leaders & Specialists): June 3rd - June 4th

All Staff Members: June 4th - June 7th

**All staff must attend Pre-Camp Training; Pre-Camp Training dates subject to change  

Camp Season:     

Summer Overnight Camp: June 9th - July 20th

Summer Day & Jr. Day Camp: June 10th - August 10th

Summer Campers:

Overnight Camp: Boys and girls ages 6 - 14 from across Northeast Ohio
Day Camp: Boys and girls ages 6 - 12 from Greater Cleveland's eastern suburbs
Junior Day Camp: Boys and girls ages 5 and 6 from Greater Cleveland's eastern suburbs

Location and Contact Information:

Program Director
The Hiram House
33775 Hiram Trail
Moreland Hills, Ohio 44022
Phone: (216)831-5045
Fax: (216) 831-2477
Email: info@hiramhousecamp.org