[Jewish] Jewish Summer Camp Jobs in Amherst

[Steven Nathan]

Below is the posting for the Head Counselor position at Camp Shemesh in 
Amherst, as well as for general counselors.

The camp is run by the Jewish Community of Amherst and takes place on 
the Amherst College campus.
Please note that the starting salary for counselors is more for High 
School students.  If you are interested in being a counselor I can find 
out what the salary range is for college students.
I know that the camp is especially looking for counselors who can also 
work as a specialist in Jewish music as well as drama and other arts.

Please contact me if you have other questions, as I will be serving as 
Program Director for the camp.

Shalom/Salaam,
spn

Jewish Community of Amherst
Camp Shemesh
Head Counselor Job Posting (1/09)
 
The Jewish Community of Amherst's (JCA) Camp Shemesh is seeking a Head 
Counselor for its summer season from June 29- August 7th. Located on the 
Amherst College campus, Camp Shemesh has a 22-year tradition of 
providing children, ages 6-11, with a joyful, creative, spiritually rich 
and educationally sound Jewish Day camp experience.
 
The Head Counselor is responsible for supporting and assisting the Camp 
Program Director in planning and implementing a successful camp program 
(including set up and clean up), and for supervising the safety of the 
campers in compliance with the regulations of the MA Department of 
Health. Prior to the start of camp, the Head Counselor is required to 
participate in a staff training/orientation session, during which (s)he 
will become certified in Red Cross CPR and First Aid.
 
During camp, the Head Counselor may share responsibility for supervising 
staff and CITs, and co-facilitating daily staff meetings. The Program 
Director and/or Head Counselor must be on site at all times; present to 
welcome campers as they arrive, and remain on site until the last camper 
has been picked up. Camp hours are 8:30- 4pm, Monday through Thursday, 
and 8:30 -- 3:30pm on Fridays.
 
The Head Counselor may also help with post-season documentation, 
including written staff evaluations and inventory taking, and other 
tasks as designated by the Program Director.
 
Requirements:
 
Experience and skill working with children
Knowledge of Jewish customs and tradition
Ability to supervise teen staff and CITs
Enthusiastic personality
Previous camp counseling experience (experience as a Camp Shemesh 
Counselor a plus)
Vocal and Instrumental Musical ability a plus (leading songs and 
providing guitar or keyboard accompaniment)
 
Salary starts at $2,400 for the summer and commensurate with experience.
 
Interested applicants may send a letter of interest and resume with 3 
references or letters of recommendation to: JCA, 742 Main Street, 
Amherst, MA  01002, Attn: Camp Shemesh or email to: shemesh at j-c-a.org. 
Interviews will be scheduled in March/April.

Jewish Community of Amherst
Camp Shemesh
Junior and Senior Counselor Position (2/09)
 
The Jewish Community of Amherst's (JCA) Camp Shemesh is seeking Junior 
and Senior Counselors for its summer season from June 29- August 7th. 
Located on the Amherst College campus, Camp Shemesh has a 23-year 
tradition of providing children, ages 6-11, with a joyful, creative, 
spiritually rich and educationally sound Jewish Day camp experience. 
Camp hours are 8:30- 4pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 -- 3:30pm on 
Fridays.
 
Counselors are responsible for supporting and assisting the Camp Program 
Director and Head Counselor in planning and implementing a successful 
camp program (including set up and clean up), and for supervising the 
safety of the campers in compliance with the regulations of the MA 
Department of Health. Counselors must be available during the week prior 
to camp for staff training/orientation session, during which they will 
become certified in Red Cross CPR and First Aid.
 
 
Requirements:
 
Experience and skill working with children
Knowledge of Jewish customs and tradition
Enthusiastic personality
Previous camp experience (experience as a Camp Shemesh CIT or counselor 
a plus)
Vocal and Instrumental Musical ability a plus (leading songs and 
providing guitar or keyboard accompaniment)
 
Salary starts at $150/week and commensurate with experience.
 
Interested applicants should fill out an application with 3 references 
or letters of recommendation to: JCA, 742 Main Street, Amherst, MA  
01002, Attn: Camp Shemesh or email to: shemesh at j-c-a.org. Interviews 
will be scheduled in March/April.

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Steven P. Nathan

Campus Rabbi

Interim LGBTQ Advisor

Hampshire College 
                                                           

Office of Spiritual Life -- Box SA

Amherst, MA 01002

Phone: (413) 559-5282

Fax: (413) 559-5663

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