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JCamp BIvrit Coordinator
Westside Jewish Community Center
5870 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Principal Responsibilities:

JCamp at Westside JCC offers camper experiences with chosen specialty tracks within a general day camp setting for campers ages 5 - 12. JCamp B'Ivrit is an ongoing program which consists of 2 four-weeklong sessions as a specialty track in our larger day camp program. The program is put on in partnership with Areivim/Kayitz Kef. The purpose of the program is to fully immerse children in a Hebrew language environment through a traditional camp experience. The goal of this program is to connect campers with Hebrew as a modern, spoken language and create an environment of excitement around speaking a new language for children of all experience and backgrounds. The Program Coordinator responsibilities include trainings and meetings throughout the months leading up to the summer part-time employee and then full-time seasonal employee for the eight weeks of the summer.

Minimum Qualifications:

Program Dates: For summer 2022, JCamp is in session June 13 - August 19, 2022, with six days of staff training during the week of June 6-12, 2022. Time in advance of the summer will be required at estimated 6 hours a week between February 1 to May 31, 2022, for program planning meetings and counselor interviews and travel.Requirements:

Must be fluent in Hebrew

BA/BS required; MA preferred

Substantial knowledge of Jewish traditions and values

Flexible and able to handle multiple projects at the same time

Ability to function as a team player

Independent judgement, initiative, and strong planning, organized, budgeting, & administrative skills

Must be 21 years of age

2+ years of experience working with youth in a camp or other recreational setting

Proficient at computer skills and comfortable using MS Office

Able to work efficiently and independently

Experience in a leadership setting, preferably with elementary school-age children

Ability to interact with all age levels

Ability to make sound independent judgment and decisions when circumstances arise

Strong interpersonal communication skills including verbal and written communication in English and Hebrew

Ability to work with tight deadlines

Positive, upbeat, and enthusiastic about working with children

Adhere to all JCamp COVID19 protocols

Application Procedures: Please send resume and cover letter to Edana Appel, Director of Camp and Family Programs, at jobs@westsidejcc.org.

Salary:

$8,000

Agency Information:

JCamp at Westside Jewish Community Center (Los Angeles) is committed to creating an environment where all children have the opportunity to learn, grow and try new things. We have chosen five values that lay the foundation of upon which we build our program, schedule and community.

Community/Kehillah: Building meaningful relationships creates stronger individuals, lifelong friendships, and an ongoing sense of belonging.

Joy/Rinah: We take seriously the mitzvah (commandment) of increasing joy in life. We aim to bring joy to ourselves, our community, and everyone in our lives.

Creativity/Yetzirah: We construct a safe space for exploring, challenging ourselves and cultivating our talents.

Respect/Kavod: Designing a space where everyone can be themselves by treating everyone with kindness and compassion.

Growth/Gedilah: Learning through experience builds confidence in our abilities and teaches us that growing up is truly about discovering our highest potential.

For more information visit us online http://www.westsidejcc.org/jcamp