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Paramedic/EMT

Paramedic/EMT

Dates: June 17 – August 11, 2025 (Minimum commitment 3 days, longer periods preferred)

Habonim Dror Camp Gilboa, an ACA accredited, residential summer camp located in Big Bear Lake California is seeking an LVN, Paramedic, or EMT (Wilderness EMT or AEMT preferred) for summer 2025. Clinic staff are responsible for providing healthcare to a camp of approximately 130 campers and 50 staff in the camp’s mirpa’ah (health center). The health center is staffed with 2 clinicians. The health center has “open” hours for medication dispensing and re-checks. The health center staff remain on-call for the remainder of their working days (24 hours) to respond to emergencies or to care for “in-patient” campers. This is a residential position. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves more with Camp Gilboa and what makes us unique by perusing our website: www.campgilboa.org

Primary Responsibilities
Check-in of all campers and staff at the beginning of each session to determine correct storage of medications and verification of food/activity restrictions with parents and camp staff.
Provide first aid, and other health treatment as needed to campers and staff.
Organize camper health information and emergency forms to be used when providing direct care, or when campers leave campgrounds and stock and maintain first aid supplies for: day trip packs, overnight packs and first aid boxes throughout camp.
Participate in “triage” efforts to determine whether sick/injured campers require further evaluation/treatment at the Emergency Department.
Assist nurse/physician in reviewing medications that will be taken by campers and assist the nurse/physician in administering and documenting medications.
Assist nurse/physician in communicating with additional or outside healthcare providers for ongoing or complex camper medical questions.
Assist nurse/physician in maintaining health clinic to meet the needs of “in-patients” (direct care-giving, laundry, general cleaning), and in compliance with the American Camp Association standards and state/county regulatory requirements.
Maintain records of all health related visits to the health center as to care you provided and/or participated.

Health Center Staff

Health Center Staff

Dates: June 17 – August 11, 2025 (Minimum commitment 3 days, longer periods preferred)

Habonim Dror Camp Gilboa, an ACA accredited, residential summer camp located in Big Bear Lake California is seeking a nurse or physician for summer 2025. Clinic staff are responsible for providing healthcare to a camp of approximately 130 campers and 50 staff in the camp’s mirpa’ah (health center). The health center is staffed with 2 clinicians. The health center has “open” hours for medication dispensing and re-checks. The health center staff remain on-call for the remainder of their working days (24 hours) to respond to emergencies or to care for “in-patient” campers. This is a residential position. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves more with Camp Gilboa and what makes us unique by perusing our website: www.campgilboa.org

Primary Responsibilities
Check-in of all campers and staff at the beginning of each session to determine correct storage of medications and verification of food/activity restrictions with parents and camp staff.
Maintain records of all health related visits to the health center.
Review all medications that will be taken by campers and administer and document medications.
Provide first aid, and other health treatment as needed to campers and staff.
Organize camper health information and emergency forms to be used when providing direct care, or when campers leave campgrounds and stock and maintain first aid supplies for: day trip packs, overnight packs and first aid boxes throughout camp.
Partner with Executive Director, Camper Care Coordinator and Summer Program Director through Camper Care team regarding health and safety of campers and staff.
Lead “triage” efforts to determine whether sick/injured campers require further evaluation/treatment at the Emergency Department.
Communicate directly with parents regarding health issues of campers, including informing parents of camper illness/injury.
Communicate with additional or outside healthcare providers for ongoing or complex camper medical questions.
Maintain health clinic to meet the needs of “in-patients” (direct care-giving, laundry, general cleaning), and in compliance with the American Camp Association standards and state/county regulatory requirements.

CIT Program Counselors

CIT Program Counselors

Being a CIT Program Counselor (or other leadership) requires:
– Passion and commitment to Gilboa and a willingness to channel that into the work that’s required
– Both big picture and detail oriented thinking
– Ability to develop vision, goals and implementation plans, and follow through on them
– Ability to foster positive relationships with CITs and guide CITs in a positive way
– Composure in high stress situations and a flexible mindset and ability to improvise
– Ability to work over a prolonged period and contribute to a cohesive team
– Commitment to follow through and communicate on long term projects (February through August)
– Initiative and stamina throughout a long term process
– Commitment to self-reflection, evaluation and feedback
– Communication skills with the rest of the counselor and senior leadership staff
– Communication skills between the CITs and counselors
– Willingness and drive to form connections with the rest of the counselors (the CIT program is a separate part of camp in a lot of ways and can feel isolating)
– Awareness of the fact that CITs are still campers and need care, personal hadracha, and support
Commitment to work with Senior Leadership to develop a program that would best serve the needs of the CITs as individuals and the future leadership of Gilboa
-CIT Counselors are also responsible for helping the CITs run intersession programming for the campers

Kitchen Staff

Kitchen Staff

Overview: Tzevet mitbach (kitchen staff) are members of a team led by the Roshei Mitbach (Kitchen Managers). General responsibilities include cooking for all of camp, cleaning the kitchen, working with the rest of the mitbach team, and fostering positive relationships with both kids and tzevet gadol (staff). They are additionally responsible for abiding by and upholding Health Department and ACA health codes for food handling, food preparation and food storage, and for understanding safe food handling for kids with allergies and other food sensitivities. Tzevet mitbach is an integral part of machaneh, and is encouraged to take part in educational activities at camp.
Important Dates:
Chalutz (pre-camp training and orientation) – June 16th – June 28th
Session 1: June 29th – July 20th
Intersession: July 21st – July 23rd
Session 2: July 24th – August 6th
Decon (closing down camp): August 7th – August 14th

Community Care Team Member (Yoetz/Yoetzet)

Community Care Team Member (Yoetz/Yoetzet)

Position Purpose: The yoetz/et (community care team member) is a senior staff member who focuses on supporting the mental and social-emotional health of our chanichim (campers) and tzevet (staff) in a residential summer camp setting. The yoetz/et serves as a central case manager, facilitating communication as needed between the tzevet (staff), camp leadership, medical staff, parents, and Director of Community Care. In addition, the yoetz/et functions as a coach and partner to rashei edah (unit heads) and tzevet (staff) in managing the MESSH needs of their campers. Our goal is to empower and encourage staff members to support their campers directly and to gain a sense of personal confidence, independence, and autonomy as they are emerging into adulthood.

Reports to: Director of Community Care

Responsibilities:
● A yoetz/et will be assigned to support a specific edah (age group) based on the needs of the edah (age group) and the strengths/experience of the yoetz/et. Assignments of yoetzim may change from one session to the next according to staffing needs.
● Support the rosh edah (unit head) and tzevet (staff) in their work with campers in collaboration with the Director of Community Care. This includes behavioral issues, moments of emotional regulation and anxiety, interpersonal/social issues, utilizing sensory supports and coping skills, and adjusting to the camp schedule and environment.
● Maintain regular communication with the rosh edah (unit head), tzevet (staff), parents, camp care team, medical team, and camp leadership.
● Collaborate with the chanichim’s (camper) home-based support team as needed; this includes parents/guardians, year-round mental health professionals, etc.
● Monitor and respond to emails and phone calls with camper families for your assigned edah (age group).
● Be present in assigned camp units throughout the day to support rashei edah (unit heads) and tzevet (staff) and observe campers who are in need of more support.
● Advise madrichim (bunk counselors) and specialists on how to accommodate camper needs in different activities as needed.
● Participate in the documentation of camp care issues, parent communications and camper interactions that take place during the summer.
● Facilitate community care meetings with assigned tzevet (staff) to review each chanich/a (camper). Discuss strategies to support the chanich/a’s success.
● Facilitate continuing staff training as needed and assigned.
● Assist with behind the scenes support as needed for camper success including laundry, food packing & distribution, and medical treatment accompaniment.
● Provide emotional support to tzevet (staff) as needed.

Compensation:
Camp care team members get paid $1675/session plus room and board in your own room with a shared bathroom in a beautiful setting. If you have camper-age kids, we discuss options for tuition credits. Travel to and from camp will be reimbursed.

Camp Counselor

Camp Counselor

If you're passionate about making the world a happier place by helping others grow, and about growing your own skills in leadership, group management, collaboration, teaching, and youth development, JCamp has the job for you! We'll provide the mentorship and tools to hone your skills, and you'll get to unplug, hang with campers, and find a place where you belong.

Director of Jewish Education

Director of Jewish Education

Camp Mountain Chai is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Seasonal
Jewish Educator— for the Summer 2025 season. As a Jewish Educator, you will play a pivotal role in
creating an enriching, positive, inclusive, and educational experience for our campers and staff through
Jewish learning. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about Jewish
Education, teaching, and working with children and teens while promoting personal growth and fostering
a sense of community. In this role, the Jewish Educator will see campers in their units once a week
throughout the entire summer. The Jewish Educator will be required to implement a relevant curriculum
that is fun, age-appropriate, and educational for campers in 2nd until 12th grade.

Registrar & Operations Coordinator

Registrar & Operations Coordinator

Job Title: Registrar and Operations Coordinator, Ramah Day Camp LA
Status: Part Time August-May; Full Time June-July
Supervisor: Camp Director, Ramah Day Camp LA

The Ramah Day Camp LA Registrar and Operations Coordinator is a member of the Ramah in California office team that is responsible for all aspects of enrolling campers for our day camp program, onboarding seasonal day camp staff, managing daily operations for the day camp on site during the summer, and assisting with other registrar related organizational tasks. The Registrar and Operations Coordinator must have a strong logistics and data management background, excellent communication skills with all ages, ability to multi task, and a passion for working with families. As our day camp program grows and evolves, the position may also grow and evolve in scope.

This is a flexible part-time position from August-May, and is full time in June-July. While camp is operating out of its summer site, the Registrar and Operations Coordinator must be in person and on site.

Duties and Responsibilities:

August-May: Flexible, part time (minimum 12 hours per week guaranteed, must be available during typical CA working hours)

Manage and maintain camper database (CampMinder)
Manage enrollment for Day Camp as well as any related year round family programming
Enroll children into camp or place on waitlist
Create and mail enrollment/waitlist letters
Manage process of preparing, receiving, checking and reporting all necessary camper enrollment applications, forms, and other necessary summer intake materials including but not limited to camper care forms, medical forms, liability forms, and transportation forms
Field calls relating to enrollment process
Assist in preparing summer and year round communications
Coordinate, track and support summer staff application and hiring process
Ensure all forms necessary for seasonal hires are completed
Orient summer staff to payroll and attendance procedures
Track VISA application processes for all foreign staff
Manage and maintain camper and staff transportation information including bus locations, bus staffing, and bus company relationships
Assist in the creation of organizational documentation such as forms, handbooks and emergency manuals
Other duties as assigned

June-July: Full time, on site

Attendance management of entire camp community including
Oversee staff onboarding
Create onboarding system
Ensure all staff have been appropriately onboarded ( manage process of receiving and reviewing required forms and trainings)
Manage staff attendance
develop and execute staff attendance training
manage ongoing attendance tracking
Track camper attendance
Create and maintain guest list calendar
Communicate with host site security on any attendance-related issues
Responsible for daily emergency attendance tracking documentation and distribution
Oversee late camper arrivals and early camper departures
Coordination, decision making, communication and management of all summer transportation needs, including:
Decision making with bus company around all bus logistics
Management and coordination of daily bus operations
Communication with families related to bus transportation, including technology based communication as well as phone communication
Management and coordination of carpool procedures
Management of summer payroll process for all seasonal employees including break time tracking and clocking in/out procedures
Budget, order, procure and disburse all snack and food supplies
Coordinate all program supply ordering and credit card reimbursements
Front office management, including answering phones and emails, responding to parent inquiries, welcoming guests, and overseeing all supplies in and out of office
Liaise with facility maintenance/security
Ensure security protocols are being followed by camp community
Create and communicate daily setups
Plan for any special facility needs
Continue to manage and maintain camper database, and enrollment and forms processes
Other duties as assigned

Compensation:

August-May: $35/hour, 12 hours per week guaranteed. Workload may become greater (~15 hours per week) in the spring. Any hours over 20 per week must be approved by supervisor. Work must be completed during typical Pacific Time business hours.
June-July: $12,600, exempt employee

Summer Camper Care Coordinator

Summer Camper Care Coordinator

Position: Camper Care Coordinator
(Seasonal Summer position, part time spring hours)
Organization: Ramah Day Camp LA
Reports to: Camp Director, Ramah Day Camp LA

Position Overview:

The Ramah Day Camp LA Camper Care Coordinator is focused on supporting the mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual (MESSH) health of our community. The Camper Care Coordinator will support campers during the summer with any MESSH needs they might have, serve as a primary point of contact for parents, and will also supervise the summer camper care team. The Camper Care Coordinator will help to develop staff training on meeting children’s developmental needs, work alongside management to ensure staff feel supported in their roles, add a child development lens to team conversations about new programming, and support our youth safeguarding practices. Additionally, the Camper Care Coordinator is responsible for spring camper intakes to gather new information and create plans for summer success, as well as assisting with the onboarding of new camper families. This position reports to the Camp Director and is a member of camp’s summer leadership team. The position is full time (exempt) and on-site from June 9, 2024-July 29, 2024. Spring hours (remote) of approximately 10-15 hours per month are required from March-June.

Summer Responsibilities Include:
– Communicate and partner regularly with parents and staff in order to best support the MESSH needs of our campers
– Serve as the lead professional in determining appropriate responses to the more significant camper and staff mental health and safety concerns that arise, in collaboration with the Camp Director
– Provide ongoing support and training to staff throughout the summer to respond to campers physical, behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs
– Supervise the summer camper care team as they support counselors and campers with any MESSH issues that may arise
– Other responsibilities that may arise and are at the discretion of management

Hourly Spring Responsibilities Include:
– Cultivate and maintain relationships with camp families that are rooted in open and efficient communication, trust, and partnership
– Manage camper intake process, including shared oversight of enrollment as well as review of camper care forms
– In collaboration with camper families and any other necessary Ramah or mental health professionals, create plans to support individual camper needs during the summer
– Assist in planning camper care related training sessions for Staff Week and throughout the summer
– Other responsibilities that may arise and are at the discretion of management

Salary:
Spring (March-June): $36/hour (approximately 15 hours per month)
Summer (6/9/25-7/29/25): $11,500, exempt

Summer Camper Care Coordinator

Summer Camper Care Coordinator

Position: Camper Care Coordinator
(Seasonal Summer position, part time spring hours)
Organization: Ramah Day Camp LA
Reports to: Camp Director, Ramah Day Camp LA

Position Overview:

The Ramah Day Camp LA Camper Care Coordinator is focused on supporting the mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual (MESSH) health of our community. The Camper Care Coordinator will support campers during the summer with any MESSH needs they might have, serve as a primary point of contact for parents, and will also supervise the summer camper care team. The Camper Care Coordinator will help to develop staff training on meeting children’s developmental needs, work alongside management to ensure staff feel supported in their roles, add a child development lens to team conversations about new programming, and support our youth safeguarding practices. Additionally, the Camper Care Coordinator is responsible for spring camper intakes to gather new information and create plans for summer success, as well as assisting with the onboarding of new camper families. This position reports to the Camp Director and is a member of camp’s summer leadership team. The position is full time (exempt) and on-site from June 9, 2024-July 29, 2024. Spring hours (remote) of approximately 10-15 hours per month are required from March-June.

Summer Responsibilities Include:
– Communicate and partner regularly with parents and staff in order to best support the MESSH needs of our campers
– Serve as the lead professional in determining appropriate responses to the more significant camper and staff mental health and safety concerns that arise, in collaboration with the Camp Director
– Provide ongoing support and training to staff throughout the summer to respond to campers physical, behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs
– Supervise the summer camper care team as they support counselors and campers with any MESSH issues that may arise
– Other responsibilities that may arise and are at the discretion of management

Hourly Spring Responsibilities Include:
– Cultivate and maintain relationships with camp families that are rooted in open and efficient communication, trust, and partnership
– Manage camper intake process, including shared oversight of enrollment as well as review of camper care forms
– In collaboration with camper families and any other necessary Ramah or mental health professionals, create plans to support individual camper needs during the summer
– Assist in planning camper care related training sessions for Staff Week and throughout the summer
– Other responsibilities that may arise and are at the discretion of management

Salary:
Spring (March-June): $36/hour (approximately 15 hours per month)
Summer (6/9/25-7/29/25): $11,500, exempt