Returning Staff Application
This page is intended for Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Staff planning to return to staff the following summer.
Click here to go to the returning staff application!
Thank you for considering returning to the Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation! One of the most important things to the long term sustainability of our camp is the knowledge that returns each year with our staff. With that comes a whole lot of responsibilities as well. Our expectation of you is much greater than a new staff member. We expect that you have a higher degree of professionalism, subject matter knowledge, and overall awesomeness that our camp staff is known for.
To learn more about each position at camp, check out our Camp Staff Position Descriptions! (Opens up a Google Drive Folder).
This reapplication process is designed to gather your impressions of your performance over the course of your previous summers, inform your camp director to your intentions, and to also give you the opportunity to shift gears into other roles! I cannot stress the last one enough, this is your opportunity to let us know that you have developed a passion over your time at camp that you would like to explore! Have you been at the waterfront for 2 years, but would really like to work in Eco-Con? Maybe you heard Handicraft plays with high voltage (not true) and forges (totally true) and you want to see what it is all about.
Take this time to be self-reflective and honest about what you are trying to achieve.
As with last year, all returning staff will need to interview. This interview gives you and your camp director an opportunity to discuss where you want to serve next year. During the interview, you may realize there is another role that may be better for what you would like to achieve at camp.
NOTE: If you have already interviewed, you do not need to schedule another interview. If you applied for a position in the East/West offices, the respective director will be reaching out to schedule an official interview.
2024 APPLICATION DEADLINES
Applications can still be submitted after the below deadlines, but those applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with separate interview dates that will be communicated individually.
Monday, September 22nd – Applications for Camp Directors due, interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.
Friday, October 6th – Camp Directors confirmed
Monday, October 16th – Office Staff Applications due
Monday, November 6th – Office Staff Confirmed
Monday, November 13th – Area Director Applications due
Monday, December 11th – Area Directors Confirmed
Monday, December 11th – General Staff Applications due
Staff Interview Dates: General Staff Interviews are generally held over winter break in early January. Updates on interview scheduling and signups will be emailed directly to applicants.
Please note that the above timeline is ideal. There will likely be flexibility in some of the dates, but if you are really keen on a certain position, make sure to get your application in ASAP as timeliness will be factored into decisions.
ONCE YOU HAVE APPLIED:
Camp Director Applicants: Applications will be reviewed within 72 hours of receiving them, and interviews will be scheduled between September 18th and October 4th.
Camp Office Applicants: Applications will be reviewed starting October 9th, and interviews will be scheduled between October 14th and October 30th.
Area Director Applicants: Applications will be reviewed starting November 4th, and interviews will be scheduled by your Camp Director and Office Staff.
All Other Applicants: Applications will be reviewed by the relevant Camp Director and Office Staff, with interviews to be scheduled over Winter Break, hosted at the NEIC Headquarters in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Virtual interview formats will be available as well.
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