Butler University·Indianapolis, Indiana
Summer staff are expected to create a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for participants while building meaningful relationships and modeling professionalism. Duties include supporting daily programming, transitions, and activities, and collaborating effectively with fellow staff members.
Butler University Camps & Community Programs is hiring energetic, responsible, and student-centered team members for Summer 2026. This general summer employment posting serves as the entry point for multiple camp-based roles across our youth and pre-college programs.
Our programs serve a wide range of students—from elementary-age campers to rising high school juniors and seniors—and focus on leadership development, creativity, academic exploration, and community building. Summer staff play a critical role in creating a safe, welcoming, engaging, and growth-oriented environment for all participants.
Role placement may involve daytime supervision, overnight residential responsibilities, leadership of small cohorts, logistical support, or team coordination.
Certain leadership roles may require additional certifications such as CPR/First Aid.
Training & commitment
All staff must attend mandatory training sessions in May 2026 (specific dates provided upon hire). Additional certifications (such as DCS Child Abuse training) may be required prior to program start.
Program weeks occur in June and July 2026. Applicants may be eligible to serve one or multiple weeks based on availability and program placement.
Compensation varies by role and level of responsibility. Specific information will be provided upon placement.
2026 SUMMER CAMP EMPLOYMENT [https://butler.qualtrics.com/jfe5/preview/previewId/b40273a2-f399-462e-93d9-95449a314075/SV_cVinCqcJZPIgHGu?Q_CHL=preview&Q_SurveyVersionID=]
Please do NOT apply for any of the camp jobs via the 'apply now' link below. You will use the above Qualtrics form for all camp applications.
Applicants must be current Butler students for Pre-College roles or meet approved program staff eligibility, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills. A commitment to working with diverse youth populations, reliability, professionalism, and maturity are required, along with completion of mandatory summer trainings.
Market context
In Indiana, summer camp and youth program roles typically see steady seasonal demand as schools and camps staff up for summer programming. These positions are competitive because employers look for reliability, maturity, and strong communication with diverse youth populations, and the requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you meet the eligibility criteria, apply early and highlight any prior youth-facing, mentoring, or teamwork experience.