Ceramics Specialist

Camp Stein; Prescott (AZ); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Camp Stein seeks an enthusiastic leader to oversee the ceramics program for all age groups during cabin activities and electives in Prescott, AZ. The role involves planning, implementing, and coordinating with staff to ensure engaging art activities while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication with campers and staff, demonstrate responsibility, and be a self-starter who works well in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competent and energetic, demonstrating a love of working with young people.
• Displays a high level of personal and professional responsibility.
• A caring, responsible and supportive individual.
• Self-Starter and team player.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementation of the ceramics program for all age groups during cabin activities and elective periods.
• Consult with interested camp staff on the programming implementation and scheduling of art programs.
• Orientation and education of Staff and Campers to ceramics area equipment, procedures, rules and availability.
• Communication with Health Center regarding campers with special physical needs or problems, with regards to your area and observance of those needs.
• Preparation and maintenance of Art area - Physically and programmatically. Make sure that the project area and supply area is kept clean and organized and that all supplies are accounted for.
• Maintain record of camper's progress.
• Allow the campers the opportunity to develop new skills and talents.
• The requisitioning of needed supplies and equipment, as well as maintenance and inventory of all equipment and supplies.
• When done implementing ceramics programming and maintaining area, should be with assigned cabin.
• Evaluate in writing, the Ceramics Program, Camp Program, Staff, and Procedures.
• Abide by and enforce all camp policies.
• Walk shmira (OD), supervise cabins at night as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Energetic

Responsibility

Team player

Job description

Camp Daisy and Harry Stein, owned and operated by Congregation Beth Israel in Scottsdale, is a unique and exciting place. A Jewish overnight summer camp nestled in the majestic Bradshaw Forest of Prescott, Arizona, it is a place where campers discover more about themselves, their abilities, & their Judaism. A summer of fun, a lifetime of memories!

We are seeking and enthusiastic individual to oversee and run our Ceramics program. We are looking for someone with knowledge of working with clay, pottery wheels and using a kiln. This includes planning and implementation of ceramics activities for all age groups during cabin hours, and elective periods.

Skill Set

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent and energetic, demonstrating a love of working with young people
• Displays a high level of personal and professional responsibility
• A caring, responsible and supportive individual
• Self-Starter and team player

Responsible to:

• Camp Director
• Activities Director
• Unit Head

Position Responsibilities

• Planning and implementation of the ceramics program for all age groups during cabin activities and elective periods.
• Consult with interested camp staff on the programming implementation and scheduling of art programs
• Orientation and education of Staff and Campers to ceramics area equipment, procedures, rules and availability.
• Communication with Health Center regarding campers with special physical needs or problems, with regards to your area and observance of those needs.
• Preparation and maintenance of Art area - Physically and programmatically. Make sure that the project area and supply area is kept clean and organized and that all supplies are accounted for.
• Maintain record of camper's progress.
• Allow the campers the opportunity to develop new skills and talents.
• The requisitioning of needed supplies and equipment, as well as maintenance and inventory of all equipment and supplies.
• When done implementing ceramics programming and maintaining area, should be with assigned cabin.
• Evaluate in writing, the Ceramics Program, Camp Program, Staff, and Procedures.
• Abide by and enforce all camp policies.
• Walk shmira (OD), supervise cabins at night as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Entering College Freshman or 18 years of age
• Experience significant for camping
• Previous experience in specialty area, comparable to conditions present at Camp Stein.
• The ability to live in a cabin, oversee campers and work with co-counselors.
• The ability to handle stressful
• Ability to have open communication with director supervisors about issues that may arise with campers and/or ceramics