Election Week Field Trip Camp Counselor - Brooklyn

Steve-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Steve & Kate's is seeking staff to chaperone field trips for campers, traveling by bus to multiple stops while ensuring safety and wellness. The role involves actively supervising campers, communicating clearly, and upholding camp policies in a dynamic, playful environment.

Ideal candidates are 18+, with some camp-age experience, and certified in First Aid & CPR. They should be calm under pressure, able to lead groups, and ready to engage with children and teams throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum of 2 months experience with camp-age children; 1 year preferred.
• First Aid & CPR certification prior to Day 1.

Responsibilities

• Chaperone field trips, make connections, monitor safety and wellness.
• Travel by bus to multiple stops with campers.
• Actively supervising campers and ensuring policies are followed.
• Report and record notable concerns or injuries to campers and staff.
• Maintain awareness of camper allergies and dietary restrictions.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Leadership

Team collaboration

First Aid & CPR certified

Education

Experience with camp-age children

Job description

Location: 50 Bridge Park Dr, New York, NY 11201

Field Trip Dates: 11/3/2026 (Tues)

Field Trip Hours: 8:45am - 5:45pm

Hourly Wage: $18.50 - $21.00 (determined using prior experience)

At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. Our Field Trip program honors that philosophy by exposing campers to activities and spaces that awaken their curiosity and passions. We value empowering our staff to be their whole authentic selves because everyone in our community needs to feel included! Sound like something you can get behind? If so, we're looking for team members who are motivated babysitters, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy. As a Steve & Kate’s staff member, you’ll sharpen your inherent leadership skills, learn some new ones, and collaborate with interesting people, all while immersing yourself in creativity and play.

Job Responsibilities:

Staff members will be responsible for chaperoning field trips, making connections, and monitoring safety and wellness.

You’ll travel by bus to multiple stops, all while having fun with kids.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Actively supervising campers
• Ensure compliance with Camp Policies
• Reporting & Recording details of notable concerns or incidents, and of injuries to campers, other staff members, or self
• Keeping track and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions

How do you know if you’re the right candidate?

• Does the idea of guiding kids while they make decisions for themselves excite you?
• Are you calm under pressure and able to calm those around you?
• Are you comfortable leading groups of kids on your own while still collaborating with a team?
• Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge & learning something new (even if a third grader is doing the teaching)?

Job Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum of 2 months experience working with camp–age children, with 1 year preferred, in either a professional, personal or volunteer setting.
• First Aid & CPR certified prior to Day 1 of Camp (some locations may require additional certifications)
• By applying and accepting an offer you are giving Steve & Kate's permission or email or text you

Deadline to Apply: This posting is anticipated to remain open until December 31, 2026.