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Deerfield Academy · 19 hours ago

Summer Programs Support

Deerfield, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Deerfield Academy is a private boarding school seeking Support Staff for the EXP Summer Program 2026. The role involves providing support for various program needs, supervising students, and assisting with media documentation and logistics during the summer program.

Primary and Secondary Education

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Remain flexible and be prepared to assume various responsibilities, including replacing or supporting other EXP staff with their academic, residential, co-curricular, and dining responsibilities

Chaperone field trips

Provide supervision and support for students staying overnight in the summer program’s health center if the need arises

Act as a role model for students at all times demonstrating respect, honesty, and concern for others

Work with the Summer Programs Coordinator to support the media presence of the EXP. This may include: Documenting the program – including both on-campus events and off-campus excursions – through photographs, videos, quotes from participants, teachers, and more

Writing blogs, social media posts, email newsletters, and more

Editing and publishing external communications

Communicating with parents, participants, and other constituents

Maintaining a personal and professional communication tone and style consistent with Deerfield Academy’s goals and values

Support the logistical needs of the EXP including setting up activities, procuring supplies, and managing staff meals

Maintain contact with the leadership team on any issues, concerns, or successes that occur

Qualification

PhotographyVideographyInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsMulti-taskingCollaborationCommunicationAttention to detailInitiative

Required

Recent high school graduates and/or current undergrad college students, preference given to candidates who graduated from Deerfield Academy

Must be over 18 years of age prior to the start of the program

Experience with various forms of media including photography and videography

Must have experience with adolescents with preference given to candidates who can demonstrate success in interacting and relating well to adolescents in middle school, both domestic and international

Strong collaboration, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with a strong attention to detail; effective communicators, have good listening skills, and know how and when to involve others in giving or getting help

Desire to expand their personal skills and knowledge while promoting innovative ideas to students

Desire to embrace the pace of a fully immersive, residential summer program

Ability to take initiative and to multi-task independently and effectively; ability to make productive and responsible decisions when supervisors are not present

Preferred

Preference given to candidates who graduated from Deerfield Academy

Company

Deerfield Academy

Deerfield Academy is a highly selective independent, coeducational boarding school at Deerfield, Massachusetts.

Founded in 1797

Deerfield, Massachusetts, USA

201-500 employees

https://deerfield.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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