Camp Indigo: Lead Instructor; Kids Ages 5-11

Camp Indigo:
Lead Instructor (for Kids Ages 5-11)

Camp Indigo, the first day camp for transgender and gender nonconforming kids, is looking for Instructors for the 2026 season. Instructors lead 4 sessions of an activity per day for groups of campers 5-12 years old. Workshops include science, art, movement, and outdoor activities – all of which aim to fit the expertise of each instructor.

• Organize classroom and project materials and personalize curriculum to best meet camper needs.
• Lead four daily rotations of 55‑minute long workshop sessions for groups of 15‑25 campers.
• Develop friendly, affirming, and genuine relationships with staff and campers to ensure trust, safety, and productivity.
• Assist with daily setup and cleanup of camp.
• Participate in all‑camp activities, most of which are song and play‑based.
• Ensure that Team Leaders are clear on their in‑classroom responsibilities and expectations for supporting their teams.

• Experience and familiarity with the transgender youth community.
• Teaching/workshop leading experience required. Ability to earn the attention of a room, pivot when projects aren’t working, manage classroom dynamics, keep space tidy, and present the flow of a project in an age‑appropriate way.
• Ability to match the energy, sense of humor, and needs of 5‑12 year olds.
• Practice “Yes Leadership” – proactively look for ways to improve the program and experience of campers and peers.
• Outgoing and energetic personality; introverts also welcome.
• Clear and effective communication skills. Address conflict as it happens, set body and emotional boundaries, and be an ally to the camp community.
• Strong practice of reliability and punctuality. Camp runs 1‑3 weeks depending on location.
• Willingness to try new things and be excited about messy moments.
• First aid/CPR certified preferred.

8 am – 4 pm Monday‑Friday during scheduled camp weeks. Preference for staff who can work all weeks in their chosen location. All dates are provided for the following locations. Setup/Training day Saturday or Sunday prior to camp week. Additional 2‑hour remote trainings before camp.

Summer staff are paid a hourly rate respective to their location: $21.81/hr in Boulder, CO
, $23.50/hr in Oakland, CA
, $17.70/hr in Columbus, OH
, $18.13/hr in Minneapolis, MN
, $20.80/hr in Austin, TX
, $23.50/hr in Long Beach, CA
. Returning staff earn $.50 more per hour per year worked up to 10 years.

It is important to us to hire trans and non‑binary staff. Tell us a bit about your gender and why Camp Indigo fits with your interests and identity. (Note that cis allies are welcome to apply – priority will go toward trans and non‑binary staff.)

Camp Indigo campindigo.org.

Apply through the link above. If you don’t have a resume, tell us a bit about your experience working with youth and why Camp Indigo fits with your interests and identity.