Madrichim - Summer

Madrichim Staff

Summer 2026

Responsible to the Madrichim Supervisor

BBYO is the leading pluralistic, Jewish teen movement and has been providing exceptional leadership programs and identity enrichment experiences for more than 90 years. We offer year‑round activities in hundreds of local communities and inspiring world‑wide travel experiences enabling teens to explore areas of leadership, service, civic engagement, Israel education and Jewish values. Learn more about BBYO’s summer and travel programs at bbyo.org/teens/experiences/summer

Office internships aren’t the only way to advance your future employment aspirations. Serving as a Madrichim team member at camp will offer you a platform to build a wide range of impactful skills that can be used in countless career endeavors, including:

• Teamwork in a Fast‑Paced Multigenerational, International Work Environment
• Time Management, Event Planning, a variety of Wellness and Youth Care Skills
• Leadership Development Training and Mentorship (for you and those you train)
• Program Development, Curriculum Planning, and Group Facilitation
• Budgeting, Public Speaking, Giving and Receiving Feedback, and Conflict Resolution
• Opportunities to Immerse Yourself in a Variety of Timely and Meaningful Content Topics
• Responsibilities that Encourage Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Taking Risks
• Prioritizing Self‑Care, Extensive Time Outdoors, Recreation, and Having Fun Everyday

is a 13‑day program designed to develop and strengthen the leadership skills of BBYO chapter leaders. At CLTC, teens from across North America will form mock chapters and learn specific skills that help them lead their chapter C builds a curriculum based on teens focusing on leadership development, program planning, and hands‑on experience. CLTC is expected to reach 600 teens across 4 sessions throughout the summer.

is a 7‑week program which includes the International Leadership Training Conference (ILTC) and Kallah. ILTC is designed to hone leadership skills for teens serving (or aspiring to serve) as regional BBYO position‑holders in their home communities. ILTC participants often become the top leaders of the BBYO teen movement, gaining skills in recruitment, program planning, and civic engagement. Kallah is a Jewish learning and spirituality institute that inspires teens to explore their Jewish identities and interests in a diverse, pluralistic setting encouraging questioning and experimentation.

Kallah participants gain important Judaic skills and come away feeling a deeper connection to Jewish study, Israel, and community. Both programs are expected to reach 200 teens.

• CLTC 1 & 2 – June 2 – July 6
• CLTC 3 & 4 – July 7 – August 12
• Perlman – June 16 – August 6

• Must be a BBYO alum; preference given to those who have attended a BBYO Summer Program.
• At least one year post high school graduation.
• Experience supervising peers, teams, or programs; ability to demonstrate leadership across multiple responsibilities.
• Experience in program design, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to commit up to 10 hours per month (January–June) for training, planning, and supervision.

• Serve as a role model for participants as a young Jewish adult and an exemplary BBYO alum, translating past BBYO experiences into learning opportunities for participants.
• Serve as an ambassador for BBYO’s values and mission.
• Display how the AZA and BBG movement meaningfully expands beyond high school years.

Every madrich(a) will be assigned to a specialty area  your application, you will rank your top 3 specialties for placement. Please note that some may have location specific responsibilities, which you will learn about in initial interviews:

Options Include:

• Operations Support
• Lifeguard
• Jewish Enrichment
• Song leader
• Medical & Wellness
• Marketing & Photography
• Programming
• Experience

• Support, lead, and assist with special…