Junior Counselor (17) (Resident Camp)

Work at Camp

Join a nationally recognized organization at the intersection of healthcare, education, and youth development. At The Barton Center for Diabetes Education, working at camp is more than a summer job—it's a hands-on, career-connected learning experience that builds leadership, professional skills, and a deep sense of purpose. Every role—whether full-time, seasonal, or volunteer—supports children and families living with Type 1 diabetes while also providing meaningful opportunities to explore careers, build transferable skills, and learn through real-world practice in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Why Work at Barton?

Barton is a learning-rich workplace where staff and volunteers gain experience across:

• Healthcare & medical support
• Education, mentoring, and youth development
• Program design and facilitation
• Leadership, teamwork, and communication
• Operations, logistics, and nonprofit management

Our camps and programs bring together supportive adults, young leaders, and professionals-in-training who work side by side to create safe, empowering, and transformative experiences for youth. Many of our staff use their Barton experience as a stepping stone into careers in healthcare, education, social work, public health, nonprofit leadership, and beyond.

A Supportive Learning Environment

We are intentional about creating a workplace that supports learning, growth, confidence-building, and mentorship. Staff receive training, coaching, and hands-on responsibility, with opportunities to:

• Practice leadership in real-world settings
• Build confidence working with youth and families
• Develop professional skills valued across healthcare, education, and human services fields
• Learn alongside experienced clinicians, educators, and program leaders

Whether you are exploring a future career, gaining experience alongside your studies, or looking to contribute your expertise in a meaningful way, Barton offers an environment where your work matters, and your growth does too.

Who Works at Barton?

Our team includes:

• Camper alumni who return as counselors, mentors, and leaders—bringing lived experience, deep empathy, and a powerful sense of continuity to camp
• Students and early-career professionals exploring pathways in healthcare, education, public health, social work, and youth development
• Experienced clinicians, educators, and nonprofit professionals
• Young adults building leadership, workplace, and life skills through hands-on experience
• Volunteers committed to learning through service and giving back

Together, we model what it means to be engaged, supportive adults helping young people thrive.