JOBS
join the kimama family!
a meaningful, Value driven, global experience!
Come work at Kimama – a network of international summer camps that has been operating for over 20 years in Israel, the USA, and Europe.
We’re looking for motivated individuals who love working with children and teens, leading educational processes, building cross-cultural connections – and being part of something bigger than life.
Kimama is looking for the next generation – educators, leaders, and managers who will grow with us and continue making an impact within the organization long-term.
This is your opportunity to join us on an empowering and meaningful journey – for the summer and maybe even far beyond.
Social Counselors
Kimama is seeking passionate and value-driven counselors who live and breathe education, connection to Israel, meaningful experiences, and cultural diversity from around the world.
Position responsibilities include:
Leading a group of campers through various activities, while providing a safe, emotionally supportive, and socially inclusive environment. Counselors are expected to foster friendships within the group, monitor campers’ well-being, and attend to their needs on a daily basis.
Position Requirements:
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Previous experience in educational or counseling roles (youth movements, Jewish Agency, delegations, kindergartens, schools, etc.)
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Bilingual: fluent in Hebrew and English (conversational level)
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Ability to work well as part of a team
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Respect for authority and structure
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Strong facilitation and guidance skills: ability to write activity plans, apply educational methods, and lead sessions
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Ability to follow schedules and complete assigned tasks
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Some camps are overnight (including living on-site and being part of the camp community), while others are day camps
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We're also looking for specialist counselors in fields such as music, dance, singing, sports, and yoga
Photographer
The photographer at Kimama Summer Camp is responsible for capturing and documenting camp life — from group activities to full-camp events.
General description:
Passion for working with children and teens, Ability to work within a large team, demonstrating cooperation, positivity, and support, Photographing all camp participants during daily activities – group events, tribe gatherings, trips, and special event days, earning the camp's photography guidelines, managing and sorting photos, and responding to parents' requests received through the office
Position Requirements:
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Team player with strong interpersonal skills
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Willingness to accept guidance and feedback from a professional supervisor
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Photography knowledge and experience – an advantage
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Independence and initiative
Camp Medic Position
We’re seeking individuals with medical backgrounds, such as IDF medics, MDA (Magen David Adom) volunteers, or those with other relevant training. The camp medic is responsible for being familiar with all medical cases in camp, managing and distributing medications, and providing medical care when needed. The role also includes opening and running the camp infirmary, and maintaining communication with parents in case of any medical incidents.
Position Requirements:
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Bilingual: fluent in Hebrew and English (conversational level)
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Team player with strong interpersonal skills
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Willingness to accept guidance from a professional supervisor
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Valid medic certification from MDA or the IDF
Operations and Logistics Manager
Prior to the start of camp, the Operations Manager is responsible for the physical setup of the camp, including organizing and verifying all equipment and facilities, maintaining communication with the hosting village, and overseeing the logistics team.
The manager ensures the well-being and coordination of the logistics staff throughout the entire duration of the camp.
During camp, the Operations Manager is in charge of daily logistics management, overseeing camp-wide and day-to-day schedules, and translating them into actionable tasks.
Position Requirements:
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Passion for working with children and teens
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Safety oversight and responsibility throughout the camp period (5–14 days depending on the camp)
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Ability to work as part of a large, supportive team with strong collaboration and a positive attitude
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Familiarity with all camp facilities, activities, equipment, and operational needs
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Leadership skills and the ability to motivate and manage a team
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Ongoing communication with village operations staff
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Responsibility for managing and maintaining camp equipment
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Strong safety awareness and risk management for all camp participants
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Responsible for camp setup and breakdown
Emotional Support Counselor
Supporting staff and campers in handling emotional situations and conflicts, Providing tools and strategies to prevent and manage emotional, behavioral, and disciplinary issues, Assisting team leaders and staff in navigating challenges with campers and peer relationships, Ongoing collaboration with the camp’s organizational psychologist, Communicating with parents when emotional or behavioral incidents require reporting, Supporting staff during emergencies or complex emotional situations
Position Requirements:
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Background in psychology, social work, or therapy
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Ability to guide staff through recurring challenges and common emotional scenarios
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Bilingual: fluent in Hebrew and English (conversational level)
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Leadership qualities and the ability to see the bigger picture
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A systemic approach to understanding and responding to the camp’s overall needs
Unit head Position
As a unit head, you’ll lead a team of counselors responsible for 50–60 campers. The position includes writing and managing the tribe's schedule, providing personal and professional support to counselors, setting goals, and equipping the team with tools to ensure the success of the group. Your mission is to lead your tribe to a meaningful, socially engaging, and impactful experience.
Position Requirements:
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Prior experience in educational roles and/or leading and managing teams (e.g., youth movements, Jewish Agency programs, delegations, kindergartens, schools, etc.)
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Bilingual proficiency: Conversational fluency in Hebrew and English
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Strong leadership skills and the ability to see the "big picture"
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System-oriented mindset with attention to the needs of the camp as a whole
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Leadership abilities and a drive to lead teams toward shared goals
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Experience in designing activities and giving constructive feedback to counselor teams
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Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to improvise and adapt to changes
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Ability to accept and work under the authority of a direct supervisor (camp director)
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Full support and service (both personal and professional) to all staff members under your responsibility
Office Manager Position
Overall responsibility for the camp office and office staff – including reporting, phone systems, printers, and more, Managing office operations and serving as the main point of contact with parents – providing excellent customer service, sharing relevant information, and resolving issues, Overseeing camper arrival and departure days (check-in and pick-up logistics)
Position Requirements:
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Bilingual proficiency: Fluency in Hebrew and English
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Strong managerial skills and the ability to see the "big picture"
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A system-oriented mindset that addresses the camp’s operational needs
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Leadership skills with the ability to guide a team toward shared goals
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Flexibility and creativity – openness to last-minute changes and effective problem-solving
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Willingness to stay on-site at the camp
Logistics Coordinator Position
The logistics team is responsible for the full operation of the camp – from pre-camp setup to the final breakdown at the end of the summer. The Logistics Coordinator oversees all equipment, safety, and infrastructure on site.
Position Requirements:
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Bilingual proficiency: Conversational fluency in Hebrew and English
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Team player with strong collaboration skills
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Ability to work under the direction of a direct professional supervisor
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Punctuality and task execution according to schedule
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Not afraid of hard work
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Hands-on or manual labor experience – advantage
Customer Service Representative
Customer Service Representatives to support our summer camp teams during the summer months.
The position is based at our head office in Galil Yam, Herzliya, and is a full-time role with availability required on Fridays as well.
Providing attentive, responsive service to parents of campers from Israel and around the world, Communicating parent requests to the camp team and relaying updates from the team back to parents, Supporting camp staff with logistical and service needs, Collecting and organizing all incoming inquiries and reports from various parties and forwarding them to the relevant teams.
Position Requirements:
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Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong customer service orientation
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Experience working with CRM systems
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Background in customer service and/or summer camp environments
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Patience and high-level interpersonal communication skills
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Strong verbal and written communication skills in Hebrew and English