Spy Camp Counselor
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 (SPY) 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 and the two training sessions listed above.
Salary: $ 2,200.00 for two weeks of camp plus training sessions. This is a Contract Role for the listed Dates/Hours.
Dates/Hours
- July 7, 2026: Virtual Training (6:30 – 8:30 PM)
- July 9, 2026: Training at Spy Museum (4:00 – 8:00 PM)
- July 13-17, 2026: Camp Week 1 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
- July 20-24, 2026: Camp Week 2 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Responsibilities
- Manage a designated group of eight campers as they cycle through workshops, mini-lectures, and missions both inside the Museum and outside on the streets of DC (within a mile of SPY)
- Assist with daily setup and clean-up of camp space
- Assist with camper drop off and pick up
- Support SPY staff as needed to ensure camp runs smoothly
Minimum Education
- Two years of undergraduate work
Minimum Experience
- Three years’ experience working with children ages 8+
- Experience as a camp counselor a plus
Skills Preferred
- Responsible and professional
- High energy
- Enjoy being around kids
- Flair for the dramatic
- Excellent organizational skills
- Enjoy working in a team environment
- Flexible and “can-do" attitude
- Comfortable with story improvisation
- Facilitate small group activities
- A desire to learn more about SPY’s content and have fun with it!
Special Considerations
Spy Camp missions will take place inside and outside the Museum building and the surrounding neighborhood. Teams will walk up to one mile at a time and two miles a day.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume online.