Drama Specialist

Camp Stein; Prescott (AZ); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Camp Stein in Prescott, AZ seeks a Drama Program Supervisor to plan and run drama activities for all ages during cabin hours and electives, including directing a camp play and overseeing set design, costumes, improv, and stage crew.

The role requires strong communication, high energy for working with youth, a sense of responsibility, and the ability to supervise and educate staff and campers in drama safety and procedures.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic and capable of working with young campers.
• High personal and professional responsibility.
• Caring, responsible and supportive.
• Self-starter and team player.
• Ability to adapt to camp environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the Drama program for all age groups during cabin activities and elective periods.
• Orient and educate staff and campers on Drama area equipment, rules and procedures.
• Coordinate with Health Center about campers with special needs related to Drama.
• Maintain and organize music and drama spaces and supplies.
• Keep records of campers’ progress in drama activities.
• Evaluate the Drama Program and camp procedures in writing and update as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Love of working with youth

Responsibility

Self-starter

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 Drama program. This includes planning and implementation of all music activities for all age groups during cabin hours, and elective periods. This may include but is not limited to: organizing and directing a camp play each session, leading activities about set design, costuming, improv, stage crew, etc.

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 Drama program for all age groups during cabin activities and elective periods
• Orientation and education of Staff and Campers to Drama area equipment, procedures, rules and
• Communication with Health Center regarding campers with special physical needs or problems, with regards to your area and observance of those
• Preparation and maintenance of Music areas - Physically and programmatically. Make sure that the elements and supply storage areas are 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 drama programming and maintaining area, should be with assigned
• Evaluate in writing, the Drama 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 situations
• Ability to have open communication with director supervisors about issues that may arise with campers and/or drama program