General
Responsibility:
To
assist Staff Director in overall logistics and scheduling. Working with
Program Director or Special Programs Coordinator as needed.
Minimum
Qualifications:
*
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, schedule
events, and manage numerous details for large groups of people.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others
based on knowledge of effective cross-cultural relations.
* Ability to establish works priorities, respond to unanticipated needs,
and work under pressure.
* Ability to work effectively as a member of a team, ability to manage
others.
* Ability to network and motivate staff to bring forth their talents
and skills.
* Orderly, able to organize and set reasonable time lines involving
copious information and multiple tasks.
* Ability to adapt programming ideas to suit various age ranges, group
sizes, cultures, and language abilities.
*Word processing skills - either Word Perfect or Microsoft Word
* Ability to take initiative and seek/accept guidance and supervision
as needed.
* Imaginative and creative.
* Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
* Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control.
* Desire and ability to work in a rural, camp setting.
* Fluent in English, other language abilities helpful.
* High school graduate with at least one-year post high work or school
experience.
* Minimum age, 21 years old.
Responsible
To: Staff Director
Specific
Responsibilities:
1.
Coordinate and schedule weekly electives and special activities.
2. Coordinate and arrange transportation for weekly synagogue and church
outings.
3. Issue weekly events calendar, in coordination with the Special Events
Coordinator
4. Coordinate staff time off schedule with Staff Director
5. Assist youth in placing phone calls per policy
6. Teach an elective once per session, as able
7. Set-up and monitor laundry system
8. Distribute phone messages at meals (or forward via Youth Director
or Lead Counselors)
9. Arrange for drivers as needed on a daily basis (i.e. MD visits)
10. Organize shopping trips for international youths (if needed)
11. Devise special schedules for weekend activities and special events,
in cooperation with the Special Programs Coordinator:
a. Saturdays, all day
b. Sunday, all day
c. Arrival days
d. Departure days
e. Orientation days
f. Special holidays and events
12. Work in concert w/ field trip coordinator re logistics & planning
for mid-session field trip.
13. Process supplies requests, assist staff in ordering supplies for
various program departments, researching vendors, etc.
14. Evaluate programming systems at end of season.
Essential
Functions:
1.
Ability to effectively communicate with youths and staff, and to provide
necessary instruction.
2. Ability to communicate to staff and youths the safety regulations
and emergency procedures in case of an all-camp emergency.
3. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental
and other hazards related to area.
4. Cognitive and communication abilities to manage large, complex events.
5. Ability to operate essential office equipment needed to carry out
responsibilities (i.e. telephone, computer, photocopy machine).
