Work at Camp Shalom
Camp Shalom and NOBO Now Hiring for Summer 2022
See below for 2022 staff positions, descriptions, and requirements.
Camp Shalom (K-5th grade) and Camp Shalom Noar-Bogrim (6th-9th grade) looks for counselors and administrative staff every summer. We look 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.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS FOR SUMMER 2022
Click on the job titles below to see position-specific descriptions. Requirements for all staff are listed below available positions.
Administrative Staff
- Assistant Director of Camper Success - Camp Shalom
- Assistant Director of Programming - Camp Shalom
Camp Shalom
- Senior Counselor
- Junior Counselor
- Unit Head
- Omanut (Art) Specialist
- Machsan Staff (Supply Manager)
- Teva (Nature) Specialist
- Counselor-In-Training (CIT) - hiring starting in March 2022
Noar-Bogrim (NOBO)
- Counselor
- Supply Manager
- Individual Needs Administrator
- Programming Director / Assistant Camp Director
Goodman Aquatic Center
- Lifeguards - hiring information coming soon
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
For more information email Sam Toso at shalomdirector@jewishmadison.org
