Working at the J

 If you like working with kids, or if you like creative, stimulating work that is also rewarding, consider a job at the J.

Why Work at the J? Positions Available Camp Information Requirements Application Process Camp Open House Camp Hours

Why Work at the J?

Feeling pressured to find a "real job," defined as one that will help you with your career?  Trust us, this is it.  It's fun work that will help you develop these critical job skills:

• Making diversity a reality
• Working with different personalities (adults and children)
• Leading and motivating others
• Being flexible and creative
• Problem-solving
• Team-building
• Communicating effectively

You will also gain pre-job and on-the-job training in First Aid/CPR, child development, program planning and more.

Plus, where else can you get paid to have fun and play with kids?

Positions Available

• Head Counselor (entering senior in college or above)
• Senior Counselors (must be 18 by June 1, 2011)
• Junior Counselors (must be 16 by June 1, 2011)
• Office Assistant (must be 16 by June 1, 2011)
• Specialist (entering senior in college or above)
       Specializations:  art   music  sports  science (part-time)   swimming (part-time, need three) dance (part-time)

Camp Information

Ruach (Spirit) Camps

Cool Kids (Pre-K, at least 4 years old)
J Kids (entering grades K–2)
Super J Kids (entering grades 3–6)
Kibbutz Camp (entering grades K–4)
Summer Fun Week (entering grades PreK–6)

Specialty Camps

Camp All Star (entering grades 4–6)
Camp Skate (entering grades 2–6)
Lego® Camp (entering K-6)

Teen Camps

Counselors-in-Training  (entering grades 7–9)
Camp Service (entering grades 6–8)
Camp Yad B'Yad  (entering grades 9–12)  

Please notify staff at interview if there are any dates when you will not be available.  We require a minimum four-week commitment.
* refers to grade entering in fall 2011 

Requirements

• The camp day is 8:30 am—4:00 pm.  Staff meetings are Wednesdays, 4—5 pm.  Overnights and field trips are required for all applicable camps.  (Swim specialists work Mon—Thurs, 9:30 am—1:45 pm, no overnights.) 
• We offer extended day options for our campers:  Aftercare (3:30—6 pm) and Early Mornings (7:45—8:30 am) each day.  We need 3-4 counselors for each day, and we pay extra for these hours.  We will expect that you sign up for three sessions each week. 
• Staff training is mandatory and will be held the week of June 15—18 (exact dates and times TBD).  If there is a conflict with your school schedule, we may offer a make-up session on Sunday, June 20.   
• The camp season runs Monday, June 21–Friday, August 27.  
• First Aid/CPR certification will be offered during staff training. 

Application Process

1)  Complete the application forms (PDF)

• Counselor Application:  for new counselors and specialists
• Returning Counselor Application:  for counselors and specialist who have worked for Allison Samson, Phil Liebson or Sarah Rabin Spira in the past
• If you would like a Word version to complete on the computer, please send a request to phillipL@washingtondcjcc.org

2)  Find two-three references (not related to you) who will write a letter or recommendation or who agree to be called by the Camp Director

3)  Email, mail or fax your application to the J, Attention:  Camp Office.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Mail:  Summer Day Camp, Washington DCJCC, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC  20036
• t. (202) 777-3270
• f. (202) 518-9420
• e. phillipL@washingtondcjcc.org

4)  After we receive your completed application, we will schedule an interview.  They last approximately 30-45 minutes, and you will receive a pre-interview sheet to know what to expect and what the job details are.

5)  Once we make an offer, we will let you know by phone or email, with a contract mailed shortly after.  We will need your commitment within two weeks of notification.  You will need to send back the signed contract and consent for a background check. 

• We reserve the right to rescind offers of employment if the background check is unsatisfactory.
• The employment process is done on a rolling basis.
• If you would like salary information, please contact the Camp Office:  (202) 777-3270, phillipL@washingtondcjcc.org

Camp Hours

The Washington DCJCC campers represent the brilliant diversity of our nation's capital.  We welcome all children, regardless of religion, race or cultural background, to experience our exciting, nurturing camps which incorporate Jewish—and universal—values such as Tikkun Olam (healing the world), Tzedakah (charity) and equal rights for all.

If you have a question that is not answered here, please send an email to phillipL@washingtondcjcc.org.  We will often post your question to this page because other applicants might be wondering the same thing!

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