NE Interviewing with Intention, Part 2: Reading Between the Lines
Virtual - Zoom
Thursday, January 29, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Reading Between the Lines: Interviewing New Staff with Intention, Insight, and Integrity
Anyone who’s hired for camp long enough has said it - “I can tell within five minutes if they’ll be good.” But while instinct plays a role, great hiring isn’t about hunches; it’s about information. Every interview is a chance to learn who this person might be in your camp community - how they’ll handle conflict, feedback, exhaustion, and a bunk full of campers. The key is asking questions that reveal more than rehearsed answers.
This session focuses on how to design and conduct interviews that are engaging, legally sound, and deeply informative. Participants will learn to move beyond stock questions (“What’s your favorite part about working with kids?”) to ones that uncover mindset, emotional intelligence, and real readiness for camp life. We’ll discuss how to:
• Structure interviews that feel conversational yet consistent and purposeful.
• Ask questions that draw out authentic responses from Gen Z candidates.
• Avoid bias traps and recognize how personal assumptions can cloud judgment.
• Navigate interviews for “must-fill” roles when ideal candidates aren’t available — assessing risk, readiness, and potential while meeting supervision ratios.
We’ll also explore how to use what’s learned in interviews to shape pre-camp training. If multiple staff express anxiety about parent communication or camper behavior management, that’s not just an individual concern — it’s a training theme. When interview insights directly inform staff development, teams feel heard, supported, and better prepared for the summer ahead.
This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Information on Part 1 can be found here.
Registration is non-refundable, but may be transferred to another member of your organization prior to the event. Registration is based on individual member status.