Who We Are

At DEAN Adventure Camps, we create life-changing opportunities for young people to discover their passions, explore endless possibilities, achieve meaningful goals, and navigate thrilling adventures—all while developing character and skills that last a lifetime.

Guided by our core values of Compassion, Trust, Growth, and Creativity, we foster an environment where learning, discovery, and personal development thrive. Our vision is to inspire generations of resilient, compassionate, and confident individuals who contribute positively to their communities and the world.

We operate across DC, MD, NJ, PA, and VA, offering all-inclusive programs that make summer exciting for children and easy for families. Learn more: DEAN Adventure Camps.

Overview

DEAN Adventure Camps is seeking a Part-Time Remote Recruiter (Contract) to support high-volume seasonal hiring for Assistant and Junior Counselor roles during the peak recruitment period. This role is responsible for conducting structured, one-round interviews using DEAN’s established interview guide and delivering detailed, evidence-based interview documentation that enables the Director of HR to make confident, timely hiring decisions. This is a remote, part-time contract role running from January through June, averaging approximately 20 hours per week, with evening availability required to accommodate candidate schedules.

Scope of Work

The Part-Time Remote Recruiter will independently manage a defined portion of DEAN Adventure Camps’ seasonal hiring pipeline, ensuring a consistent, professional, and decision-ready interview process for Assistant and Junior Counselor candidates. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting one-round interviews for Assistant and Junior Counselor candidates using a standardized interview guide to ensure consistency, and reduced bias.

• Managing interview scheduling and candidate communication, including outreach, confirmations, and follow-up messaging, with a focus on responsiveness, brand voice and tone, and overall compassionate professionalism.

• Producing thorough, structured, and clear interview documentation for every candidate, including:

  • A concise summary of relevant experience and background

  • Objective, evidence-based observations tied directly to interview responses

  • Clearly identified strengths and potential concerns

  • A definitive Yes / No hiring recommendation, supported by specific examples and rationale

  • Clear non-promise of hiring, as all interviews are subject to review process

• Ensuring interview notes are meticulously detailed to support final hiring decisions: minimizing the need for additional interviews, clarification, or follow-up.

• Maintaining accurate, timely records within DEAN’s ATS: JazzHR.

• Communicating proactively with the Director of HR regarding interview volume, emerging trends, recurring concerns, and pipeline status.

• Adhering to DEAN’s hiring timelines, confidentiality standards, and equitable hiring practices throughout the engagement.

What Makes You a Great Fit

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, process-driven recruiter who is confident making clear recommendations and understands the importance of structured, bias-aware hiring. You’re a strong fit if you:

• Have experience conducting structured interviews for hourly, seasonal, or high-volume roles and are comfortable evaluating candidates using a predefined interview framework. Preferred: camp-specific interviewing

• Are highly skilled at capturing clear, objective, and comprehensive interview notes that accurately reflect candidate responses and readiness for hire.

• Can confidently infer and document decisive hiring recommendations (Yes / No) supported by specific evidence from the interview.

• Proficient in both Google Workspace and JazzHR. 

• Value consistency, fairness, and clarity in hiring decisions, and understand how structured evaluation supports equitable outcomes.

• Communicate professionally and warmly with candidates, creating a positive experience that reflects DEAN’s values of Trust, Compassion, Growth, and Creativity.

• Are organized, reliable, and comfortable managing interview schedules, documentation, and follow-ups independently.

• Are available for evening interview hours as needed and flexible week-to-week based on hiring volume.

Schedule and Engagement Details

• Pay Range: $20-25/hour, based on experience

• FLSA Status: Independent Contractor (1099)

• Reports to: Director of HR

• Location: Remote
• Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week, January–June
  • Evening availability required to accommodate candidate schedules
  • Hours will fluctuate week to week based on interview volume

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

DEAN Adventure Camps is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based on a candidate’s qualifications as they relate to the position’s requirements and are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other category protected by applicable law.