KidsAct! Counselor
Confidential
Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
Supports the KidsAct! and TeensAct! team at Pittsfield, MA, as a Camp Counselor, providing a safe and engaging environment for campers.
Required Skills
Job Description
Seeking Summer Camp Counselor for KidsAct! and TeensAct! Camp
Start Date: Jun 17, 2026 (2 days prep and training)
End Date: Aug 14, 2026
Working Location: Berkshire Community College
Department: Education
Housing: seeking local hire
Compensation: $15-dollars per hour
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 Camp Counselor to join our KidsAct! And TeensAct! team in Pittsfield, MA. The counselor supports the KidsAct! And TeensAct! Camps run by Barrington Stage.
Barrington Stage has a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; 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 counselor supports the campers throughout the day, leading activities, coaching performances, and serving as an assistant to lead counselors. This is an ideal position for a student of educational theatre or an early professional. A background in musical theatre and education is essential. Especially seeking those with a background as a camp counselor. Other duties as a camp counselor will be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Counselor in KidsAct! And TeensAct! Camps. Assist in classroom management, leading activities, assistant directing, running warm-ups, and other tasks assigned by the lead teacher.
Assistant direct shows for the camp
Lead warm-ups, games, and activities for campers
Assist in pulling costumes and props for the culminating show
Assist in recording the original script and creation of the show program
Assist in attendance and communication with caretakers
Coach students in performance skills
Choreograph and stage scenes/ musical numbers as needed
Develop responsive plans to assist students with performance skills
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
Especially seeking experience in improvisation, devising, musical theater/ direction or performance, choreography skills
*This job description is not comprehensive and is subject to change at any time