Be a role model. Share your passion!
Share your love of musical theater and costume design with children this summer! Camp Kaleidoscope, the JCC performing arts day camp in Newton, is seeking a creative and enthusiastic costumer to work with the Theater Director to design, create, and modify costumes for two fully-staged musical theater productions this summer. Work with campers grades 4 – 10 leading costuming classes and producing costumes for the musicals. Camp Kaleidoscope draws creative youth interested in the arts, science, and the outdoors. Supportive, experienced counselors and teachers guide campers as they develop and build self-confidence. Camp is fast-paced, nurturing, and supportive, as campers and staff develop lifelong friendships.
JCC Greater Boston offers free bus service for staff from Cambridge, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Wayland, Framingham, Natick, Needham, Newton and Wellesley during the summer season.
What you will do each day:
You'll work closely with the Theater Director and theater team to prepare for two fully staged musicals, envisioning, designing and producing costumes and props for the shows. You'll involve the campers in costuming classes, teaching them sewing and new skills.
Responsibilities & Duties
Produce costumes and props for two fully-staged musical theater productions each summer, one every four weeks
Modify existing costumes and props to fit campers as needed
Work under the direction of the Theater Director and collaborate closely with the camp theater production staff/team
Plan and lead Costuming Specialty Classes for campers daily; lead campers in creating costumes and props when appropriate
Meet deadlines and keep to project budgets
Works with inclusion coordinator to facilitate accommodations as needed for campers with special needs to be able to participate with their peers fully
Display flexibility and a positive attitude throughout the production process
Why work with us?
At our camps, the best part of the day is simple: the campers. Our staff say their favorite moments are playing games, cheering campers on at swim, creating art together, and bonding over shared interests. Staff describe camp as fun, dynamic, and inclusive. Here, you’ll gain leadership skills, make lasting friendships, and create unforgettable experiences – for campers and yourself.
JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.
This is what our staff say are the best parts of working at JCC Camps:
Bonding with the campers
The activities
Free swim
Leadership opportunities
Making close friends with co-counselors and camp staff
Primary responsibilities include, and are not limited to:
Plan, prepare, and lead age-appropriate activities in your specialty area
Ensure the safety and well-being of campers during activities
Create a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages skill-building and exploration
Work in partnership with counselors and camp leadership to provide a cohesive, positive camper experience
Maintain, organize, and request necessary supplies and equipment
Adapt activities to meet the needs and abilities of diverse campers
Support camp-wide special events and large-group programming as assigned
Assist with overall camp operations as needed (drop-off/pick-up, transitions, lunch, supervision, etc.)
Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to:
Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued and respected
Actively participate as an essential team member
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