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 nearly 40 institutes in 2018. 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! 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!

2019 Summer Camp Job Opportunities

An accredited member of the American Camp Association, The Hiram House is a private non-profit, non-denominational, 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 has been the core of the Hiram House mission since it began in 1896, opening new horizons and welcoming youth of all backgrounds. It serves hundreds of children each summer. Many of these children are from urban areas in Cuyahoga and surrounding counties in Northeast Ohio, and a majority are eligible to receive some form of financial assistance for families in need through our annual Campership Fund to enable them to attend a life-enriching stay at summer camp. Camp sessions are six-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 closely supervise campers throughout each session. Overnight 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 a vital part of our camping program and gives children an excellent opportunity to enjoy many aspects of outdoor recreation and gain lifelong skills. Comprised of children ages 6-12 from the surrounding communities in the Chagrin Valley area and in and around Northeast Ohio, the program runs Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every session the children can participate in a pre-scheduled overnight stay at camp so they can experience the satisfaction of rustic outdoor living.

Junior Day Camp is our youngest summer program, serving 5 and 6 years olds from the surrounding communities in the Chagrin Valley area and in and around Northeast Ohio. Junior Day Camp is a closely supervised program to give children a safe and secure environment in which to be introduced to the joys and benefits of camping and to expand their horizons. It runs Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Staff Positions Available for 2019

DAY CAMP DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT 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

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. All overnight staff members must be 18 years old to apply.

Minimum Salary: $220 - $250/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: $280/week

Overnight SPECIALISTS include Archery, Arts and Crafts, Canoeing, COPE Course Instructors (including Climbing Wall, Low Ropes & High Ropes Courses), Nature, Survival Skills, Farmstead Barn, and Western Horsemanship Instructors. These individuals must have experience in their area. They work with all campers (Overnight, 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: Day $245/week; Overnight $275/week

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. 


Minimum Salary: Day: $265/week; Overnight: $295/week

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: $245/week; Overnight: $275/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

OFFICE ASSISTANT must have excellent computer and customer servivce skills. Cordially answering phones, completing paperwork, remaining organized, and able to work independently on tasks. May 16th start date preferred.

Salary: $245/week

MAINTENANCE STAFF are responsible for keeping the camp grounds groomed and clean. Landscaping duties and grounds clean up are among the duties of the maitenance staff. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. May 16th start date preferred.

Salary: $245/week

2019 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 16th - July 12th

Summer Day & Jr. Day Camp: June 10th - August 9th

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