Emma Kaufmann Camp is located along Cheat Lake in Morgantown WV. Owned and operated by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, EKC is a co-ed residential camp with an emphasis on teambuilding, developing positive values, independence, premiere programming and activities. This child-centered environment includes campers ages 6-16. As a staff member at EKC, you will enjoy the opportunity for personal growth and develop friendships that will last a lifetime. Visit our website at www.emmakaufmanncamp.com
Emma Kaufmann Camp is open and accessible to everyone, regardless of age, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or special need by welcoming individuals of all backgrounds, embracing their uniqueness and diversity under our communal tent.
General Responsibility:
The Arts and Crafts Supervisor is responsible for supervising the arts and crafts activity counselors. They will provide support to the arts and crafts team and lead activities of their own. They will each artistic skills such as mosaics, textiles, sewing, painting, drawing, tie dye, ceramics, photography and other crafts. The Arts and Crafts Supervisor is responsible for the safety and whereabouts for all campers in the Art shed. They will collaborate with their team on all activity lesson plans. The Arts and Crafts Supervisor will work in partnership with the supervisor team, and will report to the Director of Administration, Business, and Operations. This position is an “in-residence” position, requiring them to live onsite during employment. Dates for the summer are May 29 – August 4, with flexibility for time off based on other projects the employee may be committed to.
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience and/or certification in or extensive knowledge of creative arts
• Desire and willingness to engage with children
• Ability and willingness to accept supervision and guidance
• Ability to problem solve and be flexible as schedule changes, weather challenges and other issues arise
• Experience working with children ages 6-16 in a recreational setting.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Capacity to work with a broad range of people
• Strong abilities both to collaborate with a team and work autonomously
Responsibilities/Expectations:
• Attend Head Staff and General Staff Orientation, May 29-June 15, 2024
• Responsible for the supervision of the Arts and Crafts Activity Counselors
• Reviews and approves the planning of daily activity programs
• Responsible for maintaining upkeep of arts and crafts program supplies
• Develop art projects that are appropriate for the age and ability of campers ages 7-16 and give them the opportunity to express themselves creatively.
• Teach artistic skills such as mosaics, textiles, sewing, painting, drawing, tie dye, ceramics, photography and other crafts.
• Collaborate with activity counselors with planning and executing all performing arts chugim
• Be responsible for planning and executing evening programs as needed
• Facilitate the clean-up after activities as required by the specialty team
• Assists the programming team in set up and breakdown of programs, including but not limited to unit programs, staff programs, and signature events
• Be punctual to all programs and meetings
• Be responsible for the proper use of equipment and supplies
• Cooperate with Camp leadership in matters involving rules, safety, & programming
• Set a good example in all areas of camp life; act as a role model
• Be a positive, contributing member of the camp team
Additional Responsibilities:
• Set a good example for campers including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing cleanup and chores, and sportsmanship
• Follow camp rules and regulations
• Keep a clean and tidy cabin and living space
• Complete duties as assigned.
• Attend all staff meetings as directed.
• Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilities
• Manage personal time off in accordance with camp policy.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned
Compensation:
• $4,000 – $6,000 depending on experience
Benefits:
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided every day
• Free on site housing all summer
• Camp t-shirt provided
• Staff appreciation throughout the summer
• Staff only activities
• Curated staff social experience
Physical Qualifications:
While performing duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift up to 40 pounds. The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances and mandated reporter training.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to:
JCC of Greater Pittsburgh
Attn: Human Resources
5738 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217