Jewish Culture Coordinator

Jewishcamp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,918 - 41,881; Full time

Job summary

Jewishcamp is seeking a Jewish Culture Coordinator to develop and execute Jewish programming for campers aged kindergarten through 8th grade. The Coordinator will oversee the implementation of the camp curriculum, lead staff training on Jewish initiatives, and actively engage with campers through creative programming.

Strong candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and over three years of experience with elementary school-age children. Compensation offers $200 per day for this pivotal role in New Country Day Camp.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with elementary school-age children.
• Professional-level experience in the field of Jewish Education.
• Ability to interact with diverse cultural and social backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Consult with leadership on camp curriculum and Jewish initiatives.
• Teach weekly Jewish Programming Blocks to campers.
• Develop and lead portions of weekly Shabbat celebrations.
• Task-manage counselors and develop clear roles during programming.

Skills

Experience with elementary school-age children

Oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Job description

New Country Day Camp is an open‑tent community that celebrates and sustains joyful, outdoor summer experiences where all can thrive. We maintain a proud legacy as a Jewish camp, comprising a multicultural community that represents and celebrates the heartbeat of NYC. We build meaningful connections with ourselves, each other, and the natural world around us through innovative programming that is rooted in Jewish tradition and guided by universal values.

New Country Day Camp is a 7‑week, outdoor summer camp for campers in kindergarten‑8th grade. NCDC operates M‑F, 8 am‑5 pm, and provides transportation for staff and campers to and from our campgrounds on Staten Island via multiple locations throughout Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. NCDC is a neurodiverse camp community, and all staff members are responsible for supporting neurodivergent and neurotypical campers and staff to have successful summers.

The Jewish Culture Coordinator will play a pivotal role in the development, implementation, and execution of Jewish programming on the grounds at New Country Day Camp. The Jewish Culture Coordinator utilizes the NCDC mission, values, and Jewish ethos to generate and support Jewish initiatives and programming.

Responsibilities

• Pre‑Camp Planning:
  • Consult with various members of the leadership team on the development of the New Country Day Camp Curriculum Guide and visibility of Jewish Initiatives.
  • Develop and support leading staff training sessions on Shabbat/Jewish Programming at camp.
  • Submit lesson plans for all program varieties (Division‑wide, cohort, inclement weather) to supervisor and consultants.
  • Attend any necessary pre‑camp meetings leading up to the summer.
• Program Management:
  • Teach weekly Division‑wide Jewish Programming Blocks, incorporating activities that give meaning to NCDC values and seasonal theme.
  • Develop and execute 30–40‑minute activities for groups of ~30 campers at a time grouped by age and inclusive of varying needs and abilities.
  • Create and implement alternative programming for activity periods as needed (e.g., absent Program Staff, schedule adjustments).
  • Develop, execute, and lead portions of weekly Shabbat celebrations.
  • Where possible/appropriate, utilize music or other creative modalities as a means of engaging campers and staff in NCDC Jewish Curriculum.
  • Be actively involved in the development and implementation of NCDC Maccabi Games (color war) and other specialty programming (e.g., Tu B’av holiday programming).
  • Execute inclement weather programming as needed over the summer.
• Leadership and Staff Supervision:
  • Uphold commitment to prioritizing the Jewish curriculum at camp throughout the summer.
  • Support the general execution of the camp day‑to‑day as needed.
  • Support NCDC staff in overseeing the throughline of Jewish throughout each week.
  • Act as resource for all staff in implementing the Jewish curriculum at camp.
  • Attend weekly Program Staff meetings and incorporate the theme into lesson plans.
  • Task‑manage counselors and develop clear roles for them during programming.
  • Model professional behavior for campers and other staff at all times.
  • Maintain and exhibit a role of leadership at all times as a member of NCDC’s Key Staff.
  • Establish and promote a commitment to the values, mission, and vision of New Country Day Camp.
  • Be present at all days of orientation, camp and staff meetings during the camp season.

Compensation

$200/daily

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with elementary school‑age children.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required.
• Professional‑level experience in the field of Jewish Education.
• Previous experience as a supervisor or mentor preferred.
• Excellent organizational and oral communication skills.
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• Ability to successfully interact with children and colleagues of diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Fast learner with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.