Jewish Life Coordinator

Emma Kaufmann Camp – Jewish Life Coordinator
Dates of Employment (June 1 – August 11)
Emma Kaufmann Camp (EKC) is a co-ed overnight Camp on Cheat Lake in Morgantown, West
Virginia. We’re part of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh and serve campers
ages 7 to 16. EKC is built on friendship, community, personal growth, and the joy of camp. Our
staff help create a supportive environment where campers can be themselves and explore
Jewish life in meaningful and engaging ways.
We’re looking for a creative educator who loves camp and knows how powerful Jewish
experiences can be in an immersive, pluralistic setting. The Jewish Life Coordinator helps weave
Jewish learning and living throughout daily Camp life, partnering with staff at every level to
shape a warm, inclusive, and vibrant Jewish environment.
Care and consideration is given to each candidate’s summer availability, including flexibility in
working around start and end dates due to schoolwork or other employment opportunities. The
Jewish Educator will report to the Camp Leadership Team. This position is an “in-residence”
position and requires living at Camp throughout the summer.
What You’ll Do
Be a central resource for Jewish life at Camp: Serve as a welcoming, accessible partner for
campers and staff, helping make Jewish moments feel natural, joyful, and relevant.
Infuse Jewish learning into the flow of Camp: Work with unit heads, counselors, and program
specialists to bring Jewish content into activities, conversations, special events, and traditions.
Lead and support Shabbat experiences: Plan and run Shabbat services and programming, and
support staff who want to take leadership roles.
Work with Cornerstone Fellows: Coach and mentor Cornerstone Fellows as they design and
lead meaningful Jewish experiences.
Collaborate with our song leading and music team: Help create musical moments that feel
both spiritually grounded and fun.
Create engaging programs for campers ages 7–16: Design activities that meet campers where
they are Jewishly and encourage exploration, creativity, and connection.
Help prepare for the summer: Participate in pre-camp training, staff orientation, and planning
sessions.
What You Bring
• Background in Jewish education (all types of backgrounds are welcomed)
• Experience with Jewish overnight camps (preferred but not required)
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• Comfort working with campers and staff of all ages
• Ability to lead in a pluralistic environment and support a wide range of Jewish
backgrounds
• Strong skills in experiential education and informal program design
• A collaborative spirit and a positive, flexible approach to summer camp life
Additional Responsibilities
• Attend Head Staff Training: June 1 – June 14
• Attend General Staff Orientation, Dates June 14 – June 20
• Participate in all-staff meetings
• Complete additional duties assigned by the Camp Leadership Team
The salary range for this position is $5,000–$15,000; while this is a broad range, final
compensation will be determined during the interview process based on relevant experience
and role alignment.
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.
Please contact Aaron Cantor, EKC Director at (412) 339-5412 or acantor@jccpgh.org to apply or
for more information