Interested in a summer job or internship at Camp Brosius?
All staff work for a minimum of ten weeks during the summer that includes two weeks for training (May 26 through June 7, 2025), eight weeks of camp (June 8 through August 2, 2025), and one day for closing (final day is August 3, 2025). For specific employment dates and questions about the positions, please contact the camp director.
Teachers, retirees, and family services or recreation professionals seeking part-time summer employment are encouraged to apply.
Food and lodging are provided for employees.
Paid college internships are also offered. We will work with you and your university's program to help you complete required internship hours via a summer position at Camp Brosius. Before contacting us, please talk with your school's internship coordinator and ask him or her what information will be required from Camp Brosius for us to establish an internship for you. Previous internships include psychology, exercise science, sports management, tourism, education, business, and more. After you meet with your internship coordinator, contact the camp director to determine if an internship match can be accomplished.
Lead staff positions (must be 21 or older):
- assistant camp director: oversees all other positions and is responsible for camp operations in the event the directors are unavailable; requires significant supervisory, management, and leadership abilities; oversees evening programs; supports staff training and general administration.
- waterfront director: supervises lifeguards and waterfront activities such as sailing, swimming, and boating; manages lifeguard and waterfront schedule; supports staff training; manages waterfront inventory and equipment; must be lifeguard certified and complete Wisconsin boating safety certification.
- children's program director: supervises children's program counselors (10–15 staff); plans activities, develops and manages schedules; leads daily children's programming staff meetings; trains staff; works with guests as needed; supports other programs as needed.
- arts director: develops and facilitates a variety of children's and adult program activities; leads staff for talent show and carnival; supports other programming as needed.
- adventure director: develops and facilitates a variety of adventure activities for children's and adult programs; Level 1 archery certification required by time of appointment (reimbursable); low ropes course facilitation; supports staff training; leads staff for evening campfires.
- adult program director: develops and schedules adult program activities; supports staff training; supports other evening programs.
- housekeeping lead: supervises housekeeping staff; supports staff training; schedules and completes daily restocking and cleaning of accommodations and common areas; manages linen cleaning and delivery; coordinates with external cleaning company; manages and orders cleaning supply inventory.
Waterfront positions:
- lifeguard/waterfront staff: oversees swimming and boat areas, assists guests; lifeguard certification required, and camp reimburses certification costs for guards who are hired and complete the summer's work at Camp Brosius.
Children's program positions:
- children's program counselor: works with children daily to provide age-appropriate activities and assists other areas in providing evening or other programming
Other positions:
- housekeeping staff: cleans and restocks accommodations, common areas, and restrooms daily as well as supports other programming as needed.
- maintenance staff: conduts day-to-day property and equipment maintenance as well as supporting other programming as needed.
- office manager: manages office store, checks guests in and out, assists guests with reservations and tourist activities, and supports other programming as needed.
To be considered for employment, you must:
- Be a United States citizen or eligible to work in the United States
- Be at least 18 years old by the time you begin your position
- Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start of employment
To be considered for the children's program director, arts director, waterfront director, adult program director, adventure director, or assistant director positions, you must be at least 21 years old prior to beginning your position, have a valid driver's license, and pass IU's motor vehicle records check.
In addition, Camp Brosius staff are considered to be temporary employees of Indiana University. As a counselor, you are expected to adhere to conduct standards and policies outlined in the Temporary Staff Policy Guide.
We invite you to join our team by completing and submitting this application. If you wish to be considered for an assistant director position or a part-time position as an Elkhart Lake community resident, you should e-mail a resume and brief cover letter to brosius@iu.edu.
About working at IU:
All applicants must successfully complete a background check procedure. Camp Brosius employees also are required to abide by all Wisconsin laws as well as IU policies and procedures related to employment, substance-free workplace, and more. Many of these policies can be found here:
This list is not inclusive; other university employment policies may apply.