Available Positions

Qualifications:

• Strong background and experience in camping and/or related fields.
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp setting.
• Ability to creatively plan & schedule programs and activities, and to maximize the skills & talents of staff members.
• Ability to give & take constructive criticism.
• College degree preferred
• Must be self-starter and able to work without constant supervision. Must have leadership skills, ability to motivate, manage, and counsel.

Responsibilities:

• Attend meetings as member of camp’s Leadership Team. Help formulate and implement policy. Prepare and submit required materials.
• Directly responsible for planning, preparation, and implementation of all evening programs for assigned department; serve as the creative force for department programs, assign staff members to program teams, and work closely with specialists planning programs for your department.
• Directly responsible for consistently having department’s program supply requisitions turned in on time.
• Whenever possible, incorporate department staff members in program planning and leadership. Make all site & supply arrangements.
• Coordinate activities of all groups participating in your department’s activities at a given time: allocation of space, staff, etc.
• Act as role model for department staff. Be a ”counselor’s counselor”, assisting department staff with problems and questions.
• Regularly evaluate the performance of department staff members, following the set guidelines.
• Act on behalf of department on issues involving the camp community.
• Run department staff meetings.
• Serve as next step after counselors/specialists in camper behavior modification.
• Be directly involved with all campers and staff in department. Communicate with the Camp Director and Assistant Director on key matters.

Designated Supervisor: Assistant Director

Qualifications:

• Strong background and experience in camping and/or related fields.
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp setting.
• Ability to creatively plan & schedule programs and activities, and to maximize the skills & talents of staff members.
• Ability to give & take constructive criticism.
• College degree required.
• Must be self-starter and able to work without constant supervision. Must have leadership skills, ability to motivate, manage, and counsel.

Responsibilities:

• Attend meetings as member of camp’s Leadership Team. Help formulate and implement policy. Prepare and submit required materials.
• Directly responsible for planning, preparation, and implementation of all Jewish Life programs; serve as the creative force for Jewish Life programs, and work closely with specialists planning programs for the Jewish Life department.
• Directly responsible for consistently having department’s program supply requisitions turned in on time.
• Whenever possible, incorporate department staff members in program planning and leadership. Make all site & supply arrangements.
• Coordinate activities of all groups participating in the Jewish Life department’s activities at a given time: allocation of space, staff, etc.
• Act as role model for department staff. Be a ”counselor’s counselor”, assisting Jewish Life staff with problems and questions.
• Regularly evaluate the performance of Jewish Life staff members, following the set guidelines.
• Act on behalf of the Jewish Life department on issues involving the camp community.
• Run Jewish Life department staff meetings.
• Serve as next step after counselors/specialists in camper behavior modification.
• Be directly involved with all campers and staff in the Jewish Life department.

Qualifications:

• Must be a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse, currently licensed
• Experience in pediatric, camp, or school nursing preferred

Responsibilities:

• Oversee camper and staff health and wellness throughout the summer
• Care for sick or injured campers on a daily basis, including dispensing medication and responding to emergencies
• Be on call at specific times of the day
• Follow all health standards and local operating procedures
• Perform health checks on opening day and assist with necessary treatment
• Communicate with campers’ parents about health concerns
• Must communicate to the counselors and Unit Heads about medical decisions influencing their campers
• Coordinate with Health Center Administrator to establish regular communication with Camp Director
• Maintain appropriate health logs and records
• Supervision and care for people admitted to the Health Center over night
• Serve “on duty” for night and evening supervision of the Health Center and emergency needs, in rotation with other nurses
• Follow standing orders of camp physician or visiting physician
• Other duties from time to time may be assigned
• Be in-residence at camp. Room and board included

Job Type:

• We are looking to hire nurses for one week or multiple weeks from June 11-August 3. A week typically runs from Wednesday to Wednesday.

Qualifications:

• Strong background and experience in camping and/or related fields.
• Desire and ability to work with adults with various experience levels in a camp setting.
• Ability to stay organized and accomplish logistically focused tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to give & take constructive criticism.
• Must be in compliance with company insurance policies.
• Must be comfortable with driving at all times of day.

Responsibilities:

• Pick up and drop off campers, staff, and community member at the Jackson airport
• Drive and buy camp supplies during the day.
• Transport campers and/or staff to the hospital when necessary.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.
• Exercise good judgment and safety consciousness at all times. Act as role-model for safety with staff and campers.
• Directly responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the camp vehicle.
• Attend in-camp training sessions and staff meetings as required.

Qualifications:

• Training and experience commensurate with needs of specialty position. Teaching experience in that activity area desired.
• Strong enthusiasm for and broad-based knowledge of assigned specialty.
• Ability to follow defined teaching requirements, developing own methods of presentation to campers.
• When required, hold relevant certifications in activity area.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate activities for all age groups, as assigned by the appropriate Department Head, as scheduled for each unit. Maintain daily record of activity lesson plan.
• When assigned, plan and lead age-appropriate unit evening programs, incorporating your area(s) of expertise.
• Be available for cabin activities as requested by counselors.
• Prepare and lead Shabbat afternoon activities.
• Act as general resource for other camp activities relating to your specialty.
• When time permits, participate in other camp programming as is practical. Specialists that are assigned to units should be with assigned units when they do not have direct programming responsibilities — especially at meals, song sessions, services, and evening programs. Sitting with cabins and interacting with campers is a must.
• Exercise good judgment and safety consciousness at all times. Act as role-model for safety with campers.
• Directly responsible for most maintenance and upkeep of facilities and supplies necessary for assigned specialty.
• Attend in-camp training sessions and staff meetings as required.

Qualifications:

• Experience making short promotional videos.
• Experience working in an informal/camp environment is highly preferred.
• Ability to stay organized.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to give & take constructive criticism.
• Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly.

Responsibilities:

• Capture daily footage of campers in both scheduled activities and unstructured moments.
• Edit and produce weekly videos summarizing the Jacobs Camp experience.
• Edit and produce a short Opening Day video each session.
• Edit and produce videos for use during the 2022-2023 calendar year.
• Edit and produce an end of session video for each session with the assistance of the photographer.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and organize time; maintains physical environment in an effective, organized manner.
• Attend in-camp training sessions and staff meetings as required.

Designated Supervisor: Director of Marketing and Hospitality