Work with us!
Building bright futures and breaking cycles of incarceration takes grit, determination, and talent. Working for Project Avary means feeling empowered to make a difference and inspired to create deep and meaningful change.
Online & Outdoor Counselor
(remote/in-person opportunities available)
Project Avary is often looking for part-time counselors (year-round) to facilitate our online support/mentoring groups and outdoor activities for children with incarcerated parents & loved ones. There are online/fully remote positions suited to working from anywhere in the country or in-person opportunities depending on your location. To learn specifics about the programs, please visit the program website. We hire 'as-needed' and may reach out when we are hiring.
Teen Leader
(remote/in-person opportunities available)
Are you a teen who has experienced a parent or loved one in prison, jail or ICE detention? Do you want to learn job skills and tap into your leadership potential? Project Avary is looking for enthusiastic Teen Leaders to help facilitate participation for children of incarcerated parents at our overnight retreats, summer camp and online support groups. At Project Avary, teens are supported along a journey of growth, with the opportunity to train as paid counselors.
Application period: Applications are always open and are accepted on a rolling basis. There are multiple positions available. Youth age 14+ are encouraged to apply
Project Avary is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically invites people from all backgrounds to apply. Furthermore, we highly encourage system-impacted individuals and children of incarcerated parents to apply.
*Please read Project Avary’s Statement on Diversity & Inclusion here.