Stage Manager, Theater Program, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer Day Camp

About the role

Join JCC Greater Boston's Theater program for children entering grades 4 - 8 this summer. As a Theater Assistant, you'll plan, prepare, and lead age-appropriate activities in your specialty area, ensuring the safety and well-being of campers. You'll work in partnership with counselors and camp leadership to provide a cohesive, positive camper experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and lead age-appropriate activities in your specialty area
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers during activities
• Create a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages skill-building and exploration
• Work in partnership with counselors and camp leadership to provide a cohesive, positive camper experience
• Maintain, organize, and request necessary supplies and equipment
• Adapt activities to meet the needs and abilities of diverse campers
• Support camp-wide special events and large-group programming as assigned
• Auxiliary support for overall camp operations as needed

Requirements

• High school degree preferred
• College degree, concentration or equivalent experience in stage management, performing arts, or related field preferred
• 1+ season (summer camp, semester, other) instructor experience leading and/or assisting theater programs for children
• Customer service experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Genuine enjoyment of working with children and helping them grow
• Passion and expertise in your specialty area (arts, sports, music, cooking, science, etc.)
• Ability to plan and lead age-appropriate, engaging, and inclusive activities
• Excellent group management skills
• Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills with campers and staff
• Safety awareness and ability to manage risks during activities
• Creativity, flexibility and patience to adapt activities for diverse camper needs
• Positive, energetic attitude and commitment to fostering an inclusive, joyful camp environment
• Proactive problem-solving and willingness to ask for guidance when needed
• Self-starter who takes the initiative
• Ability to work well with others, building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships
• Commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership

Physical Requirements

• Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities
• Able to work in variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time in case of rain, heat, humidity, cold, or other environmental factors to ensure the supervision and safety of campers in our care
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children’s backpacks, etc.)
• Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly

Benefits

• JCC Fitness Center access
• Free or discounted enrollment for camp programs may be available for camp employees’ children based on availability

Pay

$20 per hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm