Jewish Life Coordinator - Emma Kaufmann Camp, Morgantown, WV - Summer 2021

Emma Kaufmann Camp (EKC) is located along Cheat Lake in Morgantown WV. Owned and operated by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, EKC is a co-ed residential camp with an emphasis on teambuilding, developing positive values, independence, premiere programming and activities. This child-centered environment includes campers ages 7-16. As a staff member at EKC, you will enjoy the opportunity for personal growth and develop friendships that will last a lifetime. Visit our website at www.emmakaufmanncamp.com

EKC is looking for a creative, dynamic educator who understands the value and power of overnight camp and can help facilitate thriving Jewish learning environments in these experiential, pluralistic settings. Jewish Life Coordinators at Jewish overnight camps touch all aspects of the camp and organically integrate meaningful, purposeful, quality Jewish content and experiences into the magic and joy of the camp program. They work together with young adult and senior staff to strengthen Jewish living and learning for campers and staff alike.

Care and consideration is given to each candidate’s summer availability, including flexibility in working around start and end dates due to school work or other employment opportunities. The Jewish Life Coordinator will report to the Camp Director. This position is an “in-residence” position and requires living at Camp throughout the summer.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Serve as the “central address” for Jewish living and learning at EKC
• Work with all levels of camp staff to infuse Jewish learning into varied aspects of camp life and program
• Organize and lead Shabbat services and programming
• Create and facilitate engaging Jewish programs for 7-16 year-old campers of diverse Jewish backgrounds
• Attend pre-camp preparations, training, and orientation and be in residence for the entire summer season

Qualifications/Characteristics

• Background in Jewish education (graduate level training preferred, but not required)
• Experience with Jewish overnight camps
• Ability to work effectively with campers, counselors, and senior staff in a leadership role
• Capable of and interested in working in a multi- and non-denominational setting
• Knowledgeable and skilled in experiential education

Miscellaneous Responsibilities and Expectations

• Attend Head Staff Training: May 31 – June 11
• Attend General Staff Orientation, Dates June 12 – June 19
• Complete duties as assigned.
• Attend all staff meetings as directed.

Emma Kaufmann Camp is open and accessible to everyone, regardless of age, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or special need by welcoming individuals of all backgrounds, embracing their uniqueness and diversity under our communal tent.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally he/she is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift up to 40 pounds. The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to obtain or possess Act 33/34, FBI, NSOR certifications and Mandated Reporter Training.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
Attn: Human Resources Department
5738 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Fax: 412-521-7044

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Work Location:

• One location

Hours per week:

• 30-39

Work Remotely:

• No