You can work with us!
Now Hiring Summer 2025 Staff Positions!
We hire a number of High School and University age youth each year for our Summer Camps as part of our desire to help developing leaders grow. You will get practical hands-on training and skill development through your time here, developing theatrical style camps from concept all the way to completion, under the guidance of our staff.
These jobs are ideal for those pursuing a future in youth work or social work, and who also have a flair for the creative or performing arts. You will get the chance to be part of what it is like to create a community with youth who come from all backgrounds, help them overcome their fears, and overall become the person God has made them to be.
Staff positions and hours are partially based on funding by Community Supporters, Donors and Grants and partially funded through support raising.
Staff-In-Training (S.I.T.) – 3 positions
End of July – Aug: TBD
20 hours per week – volunteer with an honorarium at the end
Ideal for a high school aged person with a heart for youth and a willingness to learn how to engage youth in performing art related lesson plans. Staff-In-Training assists Summer Program, Leadership Development and Program Assistant staff with various tasks such as devos, research, theme decor, music, art and crafts for youth, help with costumes, end of week performances, and program fundraising.
Many future staff start with Jesters as an S.I.T. to learn the ropes, develop their skills and be a part of the Leadership Development program. This role is integral to our camps and a great way for youth to gain valuable employment skills.
Jr. Program Assistant
End of June – Aug: TBD
190 hrs (June-Aug) – $18/hr
Ideal for a Gr. 12 high school or older aged person with a heart for youth and the willingness to learn how to help youth grow in leadership skills. The Jr. Program Assistant will actively assist the Sr. Program Coordinator with research and leadership development among a group of teenage youth. Will provide assistance for programming outside of the morning camp program with a focus on team building, character development, soft skills, and holistic life coaching for student leaders and camp participants as well as resource materials for the YLD coordinator and camp classes. Will assist with marketing and promotion of the program. Will demonstrate and adhere to safety protocols.
HOW TO APPLY
Email a resume and cover letter to Ryan Scramstad at jesters@youthunlimited.com with the subject line of “Summer Staff Application” and indicate in the body of the email which position you are applying for. Interviews will be scheduled for the end of April.
You can volunteer with us!
From our amazing volunteers and parent helpers to staff and financial supporters, there are so many ways to support local youth and our programs for them.
Running our programs takes a team of people in many different roles, using a variety of passions and skills. We would love to chat with you about where you might best fit in.
You can also donate!
We love what we do and we believe that it makes a huge difference in the lives of the children and teens who are able to attend our programs. The reality is that programs like ours need funds to run. From props and sets, to makeup, costumes, and paying staff, we can’t operate without the generous support of donors like you! Thank you for taking the time to give.