Lead Counselor

Position Details

• Lead Counselor - Kids Act! and Teens Act!

• Status: full time, seasonal, exempt

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Reports to:

Jane O’Leary, director of education

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Start Date:

Jun 17, 2026

• End Date:
Aug 14, 2026

• Working

Location:

Berkshire Community College

• Department:
Education

• Housing:
Housing available

• Compensation: $700-$750 a week

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Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:30-3:30, with some flexibility

ABOUT BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY

Barrington Stage Company, an award-winning professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires, is seeking a Teaching Artist to join our Kids Act! and Teens Act! team in Pittsfield, MA. The lead counselor is in charge of curriculum and developing and directing an original musical with the music director.

Barrington Stage has a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musical; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs.

BSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We strongly encourage candidates of color, and/or from diverse backgrounds/underrepresented groups to apply.

Job Overview

The lead counselor helps to create curriculum, develops and directs an original musical with campers. Collaborating with the music director, the lead counselor will create an exciting show that students have full input in developing, and which highlights campers' unique talents and abilities to be performed at the end of a 2-week process.

Requirements

• Lead Counselor in Kids Act! and Teens Act! Camps. Under the direction of the Director of Education, lead all activities and, together with the music director, direct and devise original shows with campers.

• Maintain standards of inclusion and belonging, addressing the needs of each camper.

• Facilitate an atmosphere of fun and creativity, ensuring the enjoyment and safety of all campers throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a camp setting.

• Strong collaborator and team player.

• Excellent communication skills across various platforms.

• Open to feedback and coaching.

• Ability to adapt to the needs of students and center student experience and outcomes at camp.

• Experienced theater educator with a background working with ages 7-15.

• Experience leading the process of devising an original musical.

• Strong musical theatre director/playwright.

* This job description is not comprehensive and is subject to change at any time.

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