Specialist Assistant Camp Grossman

This position is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is inspired to make summertime fun and memorable for children. As a Specialist Assistant, you would have the chance to acquire new talents while assisting a Specialist in the area that most closely fits your skill set and interests. You might help in art, drama, sports, STEM, waterfront, nature, or with other recreational activities. JCC Greater Boston offers free camp bus service from over 30+ communities in the Greater Boston area, making it possible for staff to receive transportation from their home communities.

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

This position will pay in the range of $4,421 - $5,123 for the season as a starting salary. The salary offered will ultimately be determined by the hours employees will work, scope of the position, the candidate’s relevant experience, and internal equity. The camp season is June 26 - August 18. Hours are from 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM. Orientation takes place the week of June 19, and staff meetings take place various Monday evenings. Most counselors and staff also work 1 or 2 additional family nights or overnights, depending on their position in camp.

Camp Grossman is a day camp located in Dover, MA, on 75 acres of the Hale Reservation. Camp Grossman welcomes 1,500 campers and 300 staff each summer. The team is a dynamic group, which works to create a wonderful experience for children while assisting them in building confidence and skills. Our alumni can tell you: Camp Grossman summers are an amazingly enjoyable way to spend your summers while developing great skills such as communication, leadership, time management, conflict resolution, and teamwork.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Support Specialist with lesson/activity planning, co-lead age-appropriate varied classes and events while creating a fun active dynamic

· Manage supplies including organization, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment

· Work in partnership with peers and Camp Leadership to provide a happy, safe and memorable summer for the children

· Ensure the safety of campers and staff during activities

· Assist with creating a safe structure and system for campers to learn

QUALIFICATIONS

· Must have completed 10th grade (or equivalent) and be at least 15 years of age

· Previous teaching experience helpful but not required; able to make learning fun

· Patience, flexibility and a sense of humor

· Excellent group management skills

· Truly enjoys working with children

· A strong desire to make a difference every day

· Strong teamwork and relationship building skills, the ability to multitask, the ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically

· Ability and commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership

BENEFITS

In addition to a rewarding position where you care for a community, the JCC Greater Boston provides competitive benefits including:

· A competitive salary

· Parents may have their child attend camp for free for the weeks the parent is working (if space is available)

· Outstanding working environment including convenient, free parking

· Summer access to the JCC indoor facility (gym, basketball court, indoor pool)

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

JCC Greater Boston is a nonprofit organization with roots in earlier Settlement Houses and Young Men’s Hebrew Associations; JCC Greater Boston today offers a wide range of services and program activities throughout the Greater Boston region (~50,000 individuals annually in 98 communities). The organization provides a variety of programs and services to children and adults in the Greater Boston Jewish community including: four Preschools, three-day camps, a regional model of Jewish family engagement, a fully equipped fitness and aquatic center, arts and culture classes, performances, lectures, and Jewish holiday celebrations.

Our vision is to create a vibrant and evolving Jewish community where everyone belongs. Our mission is to be at the heart of that community by:

· Creating a thriving community that nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships

· Welcoming a growing and increasingly diverse set of individuals and families from all over Greater Boston

· Supporting the building of unique identities rooted in Jewish values and deeper connections to Jewish life

· Nourishing minds, bodies and spirits through dynamic, innovative and accessible experiences, and

· Expanding engagement by partnering closely with other organizations to ensure the continuing vitality of our community as a whole.

JCC Greater Boston takes the welfare and safety of staff, children and program participants very seriously. On an ongoing basis, we align our operating procedures with guidance from the CDC and the state. In response to current local public health situations, our practices have previously included, and in the future may include, ensuring proper physical distancing, sanitation, hygiene, vaccination requirements and use of face coverings to promote the health of our staff and program participants.

APPLICATION

JCC Greater Boston welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who meet the requirements specified above. If you want to share your talents with a great team, co-creating a thriving, dynamic organization which is devoted to community building and lasting impact, please use the link below to complete the Staff Application. Once it is compete we will be in touch with next steps. https://bostonjcc.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/staff/App

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $4,421.00 - $5,123.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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