Work at Camp Shalom
Camp Shalom and NOBO are Hiring for Summer 2021!
Now accepting applications for new and returning staff.
See below for available staff positions, descriptions, and requirements.
Camp Shalom (K-5th grade) and Camp Shalom Noar-Bogrim (6th-9th grade) are looking for counselors and administrative staff. We are looking to hire enthusiastic, creative, and active counselors who are comfortable with the outdoors. Applicants should be flexible, patient, and reliable and must enjoy working with people. An additional stipend may be available if you are willing and able to song lead during part of the day and to those who are certified lifeguards. Counselors will plan and lead a variety of engaging activities, will work to build a strong sense of community among campers, and will maintain a physically, emotionally, and socially safe camp environment for all.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STAFF
Qualifications - Required
- Upon hire, completion of First Aid and CPR certification. (Camp Shalom will hold pre-camp trainings)
- Complete mandatory staff training week and all required paperwork.
- Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
Physical Demands
- Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but are not limited to swimming, team building initiatives, building campfires, physical games, and activities.
- Must have the ability to physically and emotionally support children when needed.
NOAR-BOGRIM (NOBO) STAFF REQUIREMENTS
Noar-Bogrim Counselor Qualifications - Required
- Upon hire, completion of First Aid and CPR certification. (Camp will hold pre-camp trainings at no cost to staff)
- Complete mandatory staff training week and all required paperwork
- Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities
- Ability to work as a member of a team and to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Enthusiasm for working with children and adolescents
- Respect for diverse traditions, experiences, cultures, and abilities
The following experiences and skills make you a strong candidate, but demonstrating potential and a willingness to learn can compensate for a lack of prior direct experience:
- Experience working with middle school-aged children
- Experience supporting children or teens with special needs
- Program planning experience
- Group leadership experience
- Experience with Jewish culture
- Strong background in any of the following areas: theater/performing arts, arts and/or crafts, sports, cooking, outdoor activities, RPG, photography, video
Physical Requirements
- Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but are not limited to swimming, team building initiatives, building campfires, physical games, and activities
- NOBO staff must be physically able to participate in hiking, boating, and other community and park-based activities
- Must have the ability to physically and emotionally support children when needed
COMPENSATION
- Pay rates are posted in the job description documents
- Camp Shalom salaries are based on 9 full weeks of employment
- Camp Shalom Noar-Bogrim (NOBO) salaries are based on 7 full weeks of employment
AVAILABLE POSITIONS FOR SUMMER 2021
Click on the job titles below to see position-specific descriptions. Staff requirements are listed above.
Camp Shalom
- Assistant Director
- Machsan Staff (Supply Manager)
- Counselor-In-Training (CIT) - Applications for CITs will open on March 1st
Noar-Bogrim (NOBO)
Goodman Aquatic Center
THESE POSITIONS HAVE BEEN FILLED FOR SUMMER 2021
Administrative Staff
- Camp Secretary - position filled
Camp Shalom
- Junior Counselor - position filled
- Senior Counselor - position filled
- Unit Head - position filled
- Omanut (Art) Specialist - position filled
- Teva (Nature) Specialist - position filled
For more information email Samantha Toso at shalomdirector@jewishmadison.org
