Project Real Job

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Engaging and Investing in Staff Before Campers Arrive

Mon, 04/10/2023 - 10:33
In support of Project Real Job, one camp shares what staff engagement techniques have worked for them.
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Should You Offer Camp Staff a Retention Bonus?

Mon, 03/27/2023 - 11:24
A retention bonus is money offered to staff with the goal of giving them incentive to stick around.
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Working at Summer Camp: Keeping the Fire Alive

Mon, 03/13/2023 - 15:47
Journalism student Dan Gray shares his experience working at camp and interviews camp professionals about the staffing shortage.
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Lawfully Recruiting and Hiring the Best Candidates

Mon, 02/13/2023 - 15:01
These 10 tips can help you throughout the staff hiring process.
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Creating an Experience for Potential Summer Staff

Mon, 01/30/2023 - 15:34
It's not enough to just post online that your camp is hiring — here are tips for creating an experience that will help you recruit staff.
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Straight from the Horse's Mouth: What University Students Have to Say about Working at Camp

Sun, 01/15/2023 - 14:50
This blog offers tips from three university students about how to recruit college students as camp staff.
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Becoming an Accountable Recruiter

Mon, 12/12/2022 - 08:23
Hiring the right people is key to successful camp operations.
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The New Normal: Rethinking Staffing Communications

Mon, 11/28/2022 - 12:18
These tips can help you increase your job post visibility and attract more prospective staff candidates.
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Your Website May Not Appeal to Staff: Here’s What To Do About It

Mon, 11/14/2022 - 12:32
These tips can help you update your website in a way that appeals to prospective camp staff.
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"This or That" Reflection for Staff Hiring and Recruitment

Mon, 10/03/2022 - 14:55
The "This or That" game encourages folks to make a decision given only two choices. We invite you to think about each “this or that” with regards to your own staffing strategies to gain insight for the upcoming recruiting season.
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