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JCC Greater Boston values include Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation.
We provide a variety of programs and services to children and adults in the Greater Boston Jewish community, including early learning centers, summer camps, health and wellness programs, family engagement programs, and cultural activities.
The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background.
Our vision is to create a vibrant and evolving Jewish community where everyone belongs. Our mission is to be at the heart of that community by:
- Creating a thriving community that nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships.
- Welcoming a growing and increasingly diverse set of individuals and families from all over Greater Boston.
- Supporting the building of unique identities rooted in Jewish values and deeper connections to Jewish life.
- Nourishing minds, bodies, and spirits through dynamic, innovative, and accessible experiences.
- Expanding engagement by partnering closely with other organizations to ensure the continuing vitality of our community as whole.
Camp Grossman
Dover, MA
Camp Grossman is a day camp located in Dover, MA, on 75 acres of the Hale Reservation.
Camp Grossman welcomes over 1,500 campers and 300 staff each summer. If you are looking for the Best Job Ever and live in the Greater Boston area, or have a place to stay in the area for the season, we would like to hear from you!
The team is a dynamic group which works to create a wonderful experience for children while assisting them in building confidence and skills. Our alumni can tell you: Camp Grossman is an amazingly enjoyable place to spend your summers while developing skills such as communication, leadership, time management, conflict resolution, and teamwork- all valuable skills that will serve you well in future jobs.
Orientation begins June 18, and the regular camp season runs Monday-Friday, June 24-August 16. There are three staff meetings on various Monday evenings throughout the summer and most counselors and staff also work 1 or 2 additional family nights or overnights, depending on their position in camp. There is also an optional 9th Week of camp which runs August 19-August 23.
Benefits
Camp Grossman offers free camp bus service from over 30 communities in the Greater Boston area, making it possible for staff to receive transportation from their neighborhoods. We make over 200 stops, so hop on!
Bus stops offered in:
- Arlington, Belmont, Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Cambridge, Canton, Chestnut Hill, Concord, Dorchester, Dedham, Framingham, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Lexington, Medfield, Milton, Natick, Needham, Newton, Norwood, Randolph, Roslindale, Sharon, Sherborn, Somerville, Sudbury, Waltham, Watertown, Wayland, Wellesley, West Roxbury, Weston, and Westwood
In addition to a rewarding position where you care for a community, the JCC Greater Boston provides competitive benefits, including:
- A competitive salary.
- Parents may have their child attend camp tuition-free for the weeks the parent is working (if space is available).
- Outstanding working environment.
- Summer access to the JCC indoor facility (gym, basketball court, indoor pool).
- Opportunity to earn more money by referring friends and/or doing extra jobs.
How To Apply
JCC Greater Boston welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who meet the requirements specified in individual job descriptions. If you want to share your talents with a great team, co-creating a thriving, dynamic organization which is devoted to community building and lasting impact, apply today!
Camp Kaleidoscope
Newton, MA
Camp Kaleidoscope draws creative youth interested in the arts, science, and the outdoors. Campers are guided in theater, filmmaking, music, culinary, science, sports, and games by encouraging counselors and teachers as they grow and develop their self-confidence and skills. Supportive, experienced counselors and teachers guide campers as they develop and build self-confidence. Camp is fast-paced, nurturing and supportive, as both campers and staff develop lifelong friendships.
Kaleidoscope is a pluralistic Jewish camp welcoming the entire community. Campers and staff alike become lifelong friends because the atmosphere is sociable, upbeat, and welcoming. If you want to make a difference and enjoy working with children, this is the perfect place.
The camp season is June 24-August 16. Orientation takes place the week of June 19, and staff meetings take place every other Monday afternoon.
Benefits
In addition to a rewarding position where you care for a community, the JCC Greater Boston provides competitive benefits including:
- A competitive salary
- Complimentary summer access to the JCC Greater Boston facility in Newton – offering indoor swimming and workout facilities
- Free camp bus service from Cambridge, Brookline, Framingham, Sudbury, Wayland, and Weston. (staff can utilize transportation).
- Parents working full time may have their child attend camp tuition-free for the weeks they are working. (If space is available. Tax implications may apply.)
- Outstanding working environment including convenient free parking
How To Apply
JCC Greater Boston welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who meet the requirements specified in individual job descriptions. If you want to share your talents with a great team, co-creating a thriving, dynamic organization which is devoted to community building and lasting impact, apply today!
