Maintenance Staff, Camp Grossman, Summer Day Camp 2026

JCC Greater Boston; Dover; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused camp organization is seeking seasonal maintenance staff to ensure the camp operates smoothly and safely. You'll work outdoors, handle basic repairs, and support camp activities. Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with youth, a commitment to a welcoming environment, and skills in customer service. The role includes great perks, competitive pay, and the chance to make a meaningful impact this summer.

Benefits

Access to JCC Health & Fitness center

Free or discounted Camp enrollment for children of employees

Qualifications

• Experience working in and/or attending summer camp is a plus.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Interact with staff in a friendly, professional manner.
• Ensure facilities and equipment are safe and clean.
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Set up and take down equipment for activities.
• Monitor and replenish supplies for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to follow verbal instructions

Eagerness to learn

Ability to work in a team

Education

Some high school

Job description

Are you someone who enjoys working with your hands and being outdoors? Do you like being part of a hard‑working, fun‑loving team? Do you want to spend your summer in a vibrant, fun‑filled environment where your skills keep our camp running smoothly and looking beautiful? As part of our seasonal maintenance team, you can enjoy a dynamic, supportive workplace and the satisfaction of knowing your work contributes to unforgettable experiences for campers. Camp Grossman offers Free Bus Transportation from over 30 communities in and around the Greater Boston area, making it easy for you to join us for an incredible experience! Apply today and help us make this summer the best one yet.

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’s core values – Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation – which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

Primary Responsibilities

• Interact with staff in a friendly, professional manner
• Ensure the camp facilities, equipment, and grounds are safe, clean, and well‑maintained
• Ensure all bathrooms are operational, well‑stocked, and clean
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance tasks
• Set up and take down equipment for camp activities and special events
• Deliver special snacks throughout camp on Fridays and for special events
• Collaborate with the Head of Maintenance and camp leadership to identify and address maintenance needs
• Monitor and replenish supplies for maintenance and cleaning tasks

Standard Staff Expectations

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where everyone is valued and respected
• Actively participate as an essential team member and attend all staff meetings during or after camp as required
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation, including through role modeling
• Enthusiastically represent the organization, modeling excellence and achievement
• Complete all staff payroll and onboarding on time and before orientation begins
• Complete all pre‑camp asynchronous online training modules and attend all pre‑camp in‑person orientation sessions
• Other duties as assigned

This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Boston's respected and valued, people‑oriented workplace of diverse community services providers, which is rapidly growing!

Job Details

We are an outdoor camp located on beautiful, wooded property in Dover, MA. The regular camp day runs from 8:15 – 4:15, Monday – Friday, for the camp season. Offering great perks, including JCC Health & Fitness center access, a supportive, vibrant in‑person work environment, and a competitive starting pay rate of $16 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience and JCC's internal equity.

The regular camp season begins June 29 and ends August 21, with a possible option to work the "9th Week" of Camp – through August 28. There is also a possibility of extra work as early as late spring, preparing to open camp. Orientation takes place (in‑person and possibly with different hours – and no transportation provided) Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, June 24, 25, and 26 and ends with visiting day (a pre‑camp visit for all campers and families to meet staff) on Sunday, June 28. While we prefer staff who can work the entire 8‑week regular season, we are happy to consider quality candidates who may have conflicting obligations.

About JCC Greater Boston

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, diverse community by nurturing meaningful, lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have a better work‑life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

Please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/.

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Education and Experience

• Some high school, with ability to get a work permit
• Experience working in and/or attending summer camp is a plus

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow verbal instructions accurately and efficiently
• Strong customer service skills, with a commitment to delivering quality results and a "do it right the first time" attitude
• Eagerness to learn and develop new skills to grow in the role
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for campers and staff
• Shares camp’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Possesses ability to manage situations calmly, effectively, and diplomatically
• Has a strong desire to make a difference every single day
• Possesses the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong relationship‑building skills
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and/or competing priorities
• Able to properly use all chemicals and equipment per job training
• Able to converse in English

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in‑person, on‑site in Dover, Massachusetts
• Must be able to navigate 70 acres of rugged, uneven and rustic campgrounds independently
• Comfortable working all or most of the day outdoors or inside without air conditioning
• Able to work well in a busy, dynamic and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 30‑40 pounds
• Able to carry and climb ladders, work while standing on ladders and work in confined spaces
• Able to manage frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, lifting and kneeling

ADA Statement

Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

JCCGB Perks!

Each seasonal employee is eligible for access to JCC Greater Boston’s top‑class fitness, recreation, and wellness facility in Newton! Seasonal access to the JCC Fitness Center includes:

• Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal‑Sidman JCC during active seasonal employment
• Free or discounted Camp Grossman enrollment for camp employees’ children during the weeks worked. Discount prorated based on number of regularly scheduled hours.

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization, and plan documents are the primary determinant.

A Great Place to Work!

JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on:

• Supportive colleagues
• Team camaraderie
• How their managers treat them
• Individual autonomy
• Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others
• Pride in working for the JCC
• Program and service quality
• Holding ourselves accountable

Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer, and we are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.