Location and Job Title:

Summer Camp Omanut (Arts and Crafts) Specialist, Camp Raanana
Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor
2935 Birch Hollow Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Principal Responsibilities:

At Camp Raanana, we look for bright, fun, enthusiastic, and hard-working staff who have a passion for working with kids and a love of the outdoors. We are a Jewish day camp operated out of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor. Camp Raanana has all the overnight feels in a day camp- from archery to sports to nature to swimming in the lake to art and so much more!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Desire and attitude to work with children in both small group and large group setting
• Prior experience in activity area; preferably in a teaching or leadership role
• Ability to accept guidance, constructive feedback, and support
• Ability to assist in teaching activities and running programs
• Willingness and ability to take full responsibility for safety and security of campers
• Ability to communicate with, relate to, and serve as an example to all campers
• Proven management, good communication and organizational skills, and the ability to be creative and take direction/instruction
• Ability to pass a background check
• 18+ with High School diploma or equivalent

Omanut Responsibilities

• Prepare for specialty activities; creating new program ideas and lesson plans
• Be knowledgeable and skillful in a variety of activities relevant to specialty area
• Create age appropriate activities that result in tangible projects for campers which they can take home (including incorporating Jewish themes)
• Maintain a clean and organized environment for arts and crafts projects and create an inviting space for campers and staff
• Assist counselors during their arts and crafts projects once directions are explained. Ensure supplies are stocked, counselors are prepared.
• Act as extra supervision if needed, etc.
• Plan projects several weeks in advance to ensure all necessary supplies are available.Notify Camp Director of any necessary materials that are low/out of stock.

Salary:

$4000

Agency Information:

Camp Raanana is operated out of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor.