J Camps Music Specialist/Song Leader

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.

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.

SUMMARY:

Our camp Music Specialist/ Song leader has the joyous role of bringing music to camp. Create the soundtrack to summer and build core memories for years to come. Group instruction will be both classroom style (Small groups up to 18) and large event based (Flagpole/Shabbat) to teach, sing, and/or lead campers in music-based activities. As an essential leader to the overall atmosphere of camp, this person should have presence and ability to motivate people of all ages and backgrounds.

Length of Position:

• June 24^th, 2024 - August 16^th, 2024- approx. hours 8:15-4:45pm

Orientation

• June 14th-11am to 5pm
• June 17th-12pm to 5pm
• June 18th- 12pm to 6pm
• June 20th-12pm to 8pm-Back to camp night
• June 21st-8:15am to 4:45pm

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Facilitate a dynamic song session during morning flagpole.
• Infuse music and ruach into everyday moments at camp

• Lead daily music programming periods with camp groups from age 4 to 14 (Activities are 35 minutes long)
• Work with J life team to lead up to 5 periods of shabbat every Friday. As well as serve as musical leader for J Camps family shabbat.  
• Plan and organize weekly activities.
• Integrate new and creative songs and ideas into existing camp traditions
• Create a safe, supportive, stimulating, and fun environment for campers, staff and families. 
• Provide continuous, direct supervision during structured and unstructured activities.
  
  
• Practice personal leadership skills. 
  
  
• Set clear and consistent limits and resolve behavioral problems with assistance from supervisors. 
• Model appropriate behavior for campers. 
• Act as a musical resource to all of J Camps
• Additional responsibilities as required. 

WHO YOU ARE:

• Experience working with children ages 4-15, preferably in a camp setting. 
• Experience in song leading.
• Knowledge of songs and movement games appropriate for 4 - 8 year olds. 
• Must have leadership skills, ability to motivate and manage groups of children.  
• Knowledge of folk and camp songs  or open to the opportunity to work with Jewish songs leaders to learn camp/Jewish songs)
• Bring an enthusiasm for Jewish music and camp songs
• Be a self-starter and able to work with minimum supervision 
• High school graduate and 18 years or older by May 30, 2024 preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate and 18 years or older by May 30, 2024 preferred.
• Ability to play a musical instrument preferred

PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to spend time sitting and using a computer, laptop or phone. The employee may also be required to frequently be on their feet for long periods of time. The employee will be required to be outside for extended periods of time and must be able to sustain time walking in hot temperatures.

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

The work environment may be fast paced and requires high energy and interaction with others. The workspace may be noisy, at times.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Benefit & Perks: J Camps offers a complimentary family membership to the Jewish Community Center from June through December 2024. Discounts are also available on summer camp up to one camper for free and any additional camper(s) 50% off.

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 accommodation, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.

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.