Staff Member responsibilities at Ionian Village include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Direct supervision of a cabin of 12 to 18 campers with one or two other staff members.
- Supervision of all aspects of the campers’ day: prep times, chapel, cabin clean-up, meals, daily and evening activities, and at all times during excursions.
- Assignment to a specific department, including ideation, planning, and execution of activities and events.
- Assignment to and execution of specific duties on trips.
- Other duties as assigned by the Admin Staff.
Expectations of our Staff Members include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Be able and committed to working the entire summer program.
- The acceptance of all Staff Members is contingent on a background check.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times, recognizing that we are guests of the Greek Government and representatives of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
- Be a positive Orthodox Christian role model for campers and others, which includes adhering to camp policies and rules, maintaining cleanliness, punctuality, sportsmanship, proper dress attire and Orthodox faith and morality.
- Be willing, open, and able to work with teenagers.
- No alcohol, drugs or illegal substances while in Greece.
- No acting out of any kind.
- Ensure the physical, emotional, spiritual health and safety of the campers.
- Execute and support the camp policies and procedures.
- Work well in close proximity with others throughout the summer.
- Be willing to take charge and motivate others.
- Be able to take direction and constructive criticism.
- Respect and trust in the camp experience, while being an asset and an advocate for the program to assist the campers in having the best possible experience.
- Exercise extreme care in all interpersonal relationships involving staff members and campers.
The Staff Application Process
The Staff Application will open on December 17, 2024, and must be submitted in its entirety by the deadline of January 12, 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The application consists of:
- The written application, including short answers and references, is linked below
- The video submission, sent to [email protected]
- The video interview, which will be scheduled once parts 1 and 2 of your application have been received
Video Submission
Social media allows us to share with the world more about our lives and adventures. We want to see the unique talents and skills that will help you succeed at Ionian Village, as an individual and as part of the staff group. Using the parameters below, create your best representation of what makes you unique!
Parameters for your video submission:
- A video, no longer than 90 seconds, uploaded to the platform of your choice (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, etc.)
- Is a unique and creative expression of your talents and skills that showcases your personality, not just your resume!
- Shared publicly online, with a link sent directly to the Office of Ionian Village at [email protected]