Summer Camp Nature Specialists

Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of kids (1st - 8th grade)? Are you ready to grow as a leader?

Are you excited to have a job that feels more like fun than work?

If you answered yes, we want you to join our JCamps summer team today!

JCamps is looking for responsible, enthusiastic, and spirited individuals who can serve as role models and mentors at camp this upcoming summer: June 7-August 5, 2022.

Camp Chaverim is for children entering 1st-3rd grade and is located on the grounds of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus.

Campers and counselors get the experience of the great outdoors while just steps away from our state-of-the-art facility.

Camp Hoover is for children entering 4th-8th grade and is located on the beautiful Hoover Reservoir.

Our 80-acre campgrounds include a high ropes course, zipline, climbing wall, pool, archery range, and waterfront for canoeing and kayaking.

Our Arye Inclusion program allows campers of varying abilities to thrive in the camp experience.

Inclusion counselors will work with campers to provide the modifications, guidance, and care to help them to be successful alongside their grade-like peers.

Inclusion counselors work together alongside group counselors to create a meaningful experience so that all campers to learn values of friendship, compassion, and community.

All counselors work in a collaborative environment as a team to create impactful programming for our campers, ensure the safety and welfare of our campers, and encourage campers to engage in daily activities including swimming, art, music, and sports.

JCamps is built on a foundation of Jewish values, and welcomes campers and counselors of all backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications: Nature specialists will be responsible for creating weekly age-appropriate activities for campers and will lead each group for those activities.

Competitive pay.

Position allows for evenings and weekends free.

JCC Membership included.

Prior experience working with children is a plus.

Salary: Under $25,000 Agency Information: The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus is a human service agency offering a varied program that is Jewish in nature.

It is committed to enhancing the quality of individual and family life through the promotion of physical, intellectual and spiritual wellness.

It provides educational and cultural programs that reflect the Jewish heritage, health related activities and many services to the community at large.

Through its wide array of programs, the JCC pursues its mission of strengthening the individual, family and community.

The JCC nurtures a passion for Jewish learning and living.

Through programs and services, the JCC provides comfortable and inviting environments in which the community can thrive.