Performing & Visual Arts Summer Camp Counselor; Junior & Senior

Founded in 1854, the Baltimore Jewish Community Center (JCC) has evolved into an organization of vitality and diversity. In keeping with its Jewish values, the JCC is committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community.  If you are looking for a job where the work environment is both stimulating and supportive and the mission is focused on promoting and strengthening Jewish life and values, then the JCC could be the place for you.

This summer, the Arts and Culture department within JCamps will be offering two theatre arts camps. The first camp of the summer is Habimah Arts Camp, a multi-disciplinary summer camp giving children, grades from 1st-6^th, exposure, and skill-building in both visual and performing arts.  Each camp day consists of several classes within these fields from Baltimore’s finest artists and instructors. The program also incorporates swimming, outdoor time, and field trips. On the final Friday of each 2-week session, campers show off their new skills and what they have learned in their very own showcase, featured on the Gordon stage. Habimah counselors will assist and help support the teaching artists in their classes to help ensure that campers have a successful and enjoyable experience, as well as assist in the smooth run of the final showcase for performers and audience members alike. With the guidance and mentorship of the director, in the afternoons, selected senior counselors will gain valuable arts education experience by leading age-appropriate classes that are within their expertise.

For two four-week sessions, Children’s Theatre Production Camp (CTPC) will offer additional performance production-based summer camps. CTPC Kids (1^st and 2^nd graders) and CTPC Jr (3^rd – 8^th ) will prepare full length age appropriate musicals. Each camp day will include musical theatre preparatory classes, auditions, rehearsal, and the final product of a full production.  CTPC Kids will perform on an intimate stage-like space with the basic theatrical elements while CTPC Jr will perform on the Gordon stage.  Both programs also incorporate swimming and field trips. Selected counselors will be working with the director to help run rehearsals, review material with campers, work backstage for the production, and any other duties assigned to them in relation to the show. 

Under the supervision of the Director of Youth Arts Education, our ideal candidate is prepared to be a role model to their team and campers alike, has a can-do demeanor, has experience and loves working with children, and has experience in or avid appreciation for the performing arts.  Counselors may be placed to work in one or both camps, dependent on experience.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Supervising campers and keeping them on schedule, entertained, and safe.
• Work effectively with the camp team to provide age-appropriate camp activities and be able to lead groups of campers in these activities and exercises.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.

• Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs.
• Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed by the Health Care Manager.
• Be alert to campers and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems; discuss with camp health manager and/or camp director when appropriate.
• Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to camp director.

• Represent the camp when interacting with parents or community members.

• Provide parents with appropriate feedback and information as needed for their campers to have a successful camp experience.
• Follow safety and security protocols when campers are in public while presenting a positive image of the camp.
• Participate in other JCamps events as needed.
• Participate in training, staff meetings, supervisory conferences, committees, and special events. 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Several years of experience as camp counselors or other related experience with children ages 6-13 
• Strong organization, communication, and collaboration with the ability to be flexible. 
• Comfortable with Jewish culture
• Experience or interest in performing and/or visual arts. 

PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is usually fast paced.  This job requires high energy and interaction with staff as well as with members, other agency staff, community leaders, and outside partners, vendors, others.  The workspace may be noisy at times.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

COMMITMENT:

Hours are from 8:00AM-4:45 PM daily, preferred entire camp commitment from June 24^th – August 16^th.  Additional options for early drop off and late pickup are available for additional compensation. Extension with pre-camp and post camp weeks are also available. Required orientation is the week prior to camp; exact dates and times are TBA.  Priority is given to those qualified individuals with all summer availability.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary Scale Range: $2,200-4,300

JCC Membership: Upon completion of orientation and successful summer employment, summer hires will be given a JCC membership to utilize the JCC facilities through December 31st, 2024.

All full-time summer hires receive one child free to attend JCamps. The second child at 50% off. Restrictions apply.

If Interested: Apply to this position via Dayforce. Any additional resumes, references, video reels, and any other pertinent information or follow-up may also be emailed to the Director of Youth Arts Education:  abergeron@jcc.org. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible.  Submissions with dance and/or teaching reels are highly preferred.  

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management, as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, we are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodations, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.

Inspired by the work we do every day, the JCC is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact our community.  We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees.  We value all members of our team in a supportive environment in which everyone is treated with appreciation and respect and positioned to do their best work every day.

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.