Arts and Crafts Specialist Counselor (Summer Seasonal)

Description

Job Summary

Do you enjoy sharing your love of arts and crafts? Do you like helping people discover their inner creativity? Do you love introducing kids to new mediums and tools to express themselves? Are you inspired to create positive change in our community? Would you thrive working in a collaborative and supportive environment for a values-driven organization that cares deeply for its employees? If so, the Boulder JCC might be the place for you.

If you like working with kids; our dynamic and community-centered organization is looking for an energetic, conscientious, and resourceful Arts and Crafts Specialist to join our team for the season. Our summer day camp program serves children ages 4-12 and we are looking for a passionate, creative Arts and Crafts specialist.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as lead educator for Arts and Crafts instruction for the Cherryvale Day Camp Program with potential to lead our two week speciality Arts and Crafts Camp, “Get Crafty”.
• Develop and document diverse, age appropriate activities for each group.
• Assist in creating and implementing art projects for other speciality camps, including Farm and Nature camps.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for campers, abiding by all camp rules and policies. Assist any camper with empathy and patience.
• Enthusiastically participate in all camp programs and activities.
• Assisting in camp groups when staff support is needed
• Work with the leadership team (Assistant Camp Director, Program Coordinator, Camp Director, Camper Care Specialist, Kindergarten Camper Care Specialist) as needed.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• This role is in-person, seasonal, and full time during the camp season, May 18 - August 7, 2026.
• Our Camps programs are operated outdoors unless weather prohibits it. Working conditions include spending full days under the sun in all temperatures. Arts and crafts will have a designated tent space.
• We have two full weeks of training before camp begins.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be over the age of 18.
• Background in area of Specialty expertise education or instruction
• Experience or willingness to work with children (ages 4 – 12)
• Ability to integrate camp values in programs
• Has the ability to think and act creatively, be flexible, demonstrate pride of work, and is caring about the individuals they serve.

Physical Requirements

While performing regular duties, you will be required to sit, stand, reach, walk, or kneel, and to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While this role is primarily seasonal, from May - August, there is opportunity for a limited number of staff to extend beyond seasonal capacity. 

COMPENSATION

This is a non-exempt hourly position with a salary range of $17.25-18.50/hour commensurate with experience. This is a 40-hour a week position May-August. The benefits for seasonal and temporary employees currently include a 403b retirement plan with generous company match, sick leave and more.

The anticipated closing of this position is May 4, 2026.

APPLY NOW

Applications are accepted here. Once you submit your application, a member of our hiring team will be in touch if we would like to schedule an interview. An offer of employment in this position will be contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Boulder JCC's mission is to be a home for community that builds relationships, embraces differences, and embodies what Jewish life can be. We are a central gathering place for people of all ages and backgrounds that supports the JCC's values of community, joy, care, respect, growth, and generosity.

Reasonable Accommodations
The Boulder JCC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. The organization engages in an interactive process with applicants and employees who request accommodations and makes determinations on a case-by-case basis. Accommodations may be available during the application process as well as during employment. Requesting an accommodation will not adversely affect employment opportunities or status. All information regarding disabilities and accommodation requests will be kept confidential in accordance with applicable laws.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Boulder Jewish Community Center, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about these roles but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification noted above, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions.

The Boulder JCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.