Responsibilities Start Date: March 2026
Westtown Arrival Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
End and Westtown Departure Date: TBD – Latest end date: Monday, August 3
Supervised by: Director
Minimum Qualifications: Hiring subject to applicable URJ and Pennsylvania State background checks.
Master‘s in Social Work, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or advanced degree in a closely related field is required. Able to actively look after ones’ own physical and mental health, and advocate for own needs. Must have a proven track-record of organizational skills, excellent customer service via phone, email and written correspondence, demonstrate flexibility, work as part of a team, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent driving record. Love and/or respect for The Arts and a diverse community is a must. 21 years of age by June 1 of this summer.
What you can expect from us:
- Room and board, Competitive Pay in summer camp market, Travel stipend, where applicable
- One day off per session (12-day period), one hour off per day, one additional evening or morning off per summer
- Additional time off during intersession
- 21st century skill development and resume building
- Snacks, SWAG, and lots of fun
- The opportunity to positively impact children’s lives and your own
- Deep gratitude and appreciation
Responsibilities
JEWISH
- Actively participate and demonstrate respect for ritual moments in conjunction with URJ practices, including Israel (your personal beliefs are also respected)
- Promote Shmirat HaGuf – the health and wellness of our souls – as a key concept in camp, in partnership with the Jewish Life Director
- Incorporate core values and summer theme in meaningful and appropriate ways
- Serve as a positive (Jewish) role model
ARTS
- Support campers in their skills training and artistic growth
CAMP
- Supervise and coach Community Care Assistants and Managers; serve as overarching support for camper and staff behavioral and emotional needs
- Assist with the pre-camp screening and placement/bunking of campers prior to arrival on camp
- When permitted, communicate directly with campers’ mental health professionals
- Provide emotional support and behavioral intervention for the camp community, supporting and intervening directly when necessary
- In coordination with the Assistant Camp Director and the Community Care team review daily camper and staff logs for next steps
- In collaboration with the Health and Wellness Director, curate activities and programming geared towards mindfulness for campers and staff
- Facilitate training and share best practices with staff and faculty to support MESSH needs
- Communicate camper successes and challenges to parents/guardians
- When permitted, communicate directly with campers’ mental health professionals
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all interactions with campers, parents/guardians, and staff in CampMinder database
- Partner with Community Care team on the scheduling of camper therapy appointments
- Actively participate in Foundation for Jewish Camp’s (FJC) Yedid Nefesh program included but not limited to:
- Attend FJC trainings, workshops, and webinars
- Participate in Community of Practice programming
- Collaborate with Assistant Director on weekly reports submitted throughout the summer about mental health-related situations happening in camp.
- Actively participate and encourage others in camp activities
Leadership Team Responsibilities
- Abide by and enforce safety and security protocols and policies with all participants and staff.
- Attend Leadership Retreat as scheduled
- Attend daily Leadership Team meetings
- Attend routine meetings with Camp Director and Assistant Director as scheduled
- Contribute to the overall positive morale of the camp community.
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
- Other responsibilities as needed
- Attend Leadership Zoom Orientation in spring as needed
