Spy Camp Training Officer / Camp Counselor

Dates/Hours

June 26, 2024: Virtual Training (6:00 – 8:00 PM)
July 11, 2024: Onsite Training (5:00 – 8:00 PM)
July 15-19, 2024: Camp Week 1 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
July 22-26, 2024: Camp Week 2 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

Salary:  Earn $2,000 for two weeks of camp plus training sessions.

Summary                    

Do you have a sense of adventure, love working with kids, and a flair for the dramatic? Have you ever wanted to sneak around Washington, DC completing secret missions and practicing spy tradecraft? The International Spy Museum seeks energetic and creative Training Officers (AKA camp counselors) to lead a team of 8 “recruits” (ages 9-12) through a series of top-secret workshops, missions, and activities around Washington, DC.

Candidates must commit to working both weeks of camp (July 15 – 19 and July 22 – 26) and commit to working two training sessions.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a designated group of eight recruits as they cycle through workshops,
    mini-lectures, and missions both inside and outside the Museum.
  • Assist with camper drop off and pick up.
  • Assist with daily setup and clean up.
  • Support SPY staff as needed to ensure camp runs smoothly.

Education and Experience

  • Two years of undergraduate work required.
  • Three years’ experience working with children.
  • Experience as a camp counselor a plus.

 Skills and Success Traits

  • Responsible and High Energy.
  • Enjoys being around kids.
  • Flair for the dramatic.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Desire to learn more about SPY’s content and have fun with it.

To Apply:

For employment consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume online here.

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