Performing Arts Specialist Counselor (Summer Seasonal)

Boulder Jewish Community Center•Boulder, CO

2d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy sharing your passion for performing arts with kids? Do you like helping people gain confidence through theatrical activities? Do you like helping others 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 Performing Arts 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 Performing Arts specialist. RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as lead educator for Performing Arts instruction for the Cherryvale Day Camp Program and assist in the production of our two musicals this summer. Develop and document diverse, age appropriate activities for each group. Enthusiastically participate in all camp programs and activities. 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. We have two full weeks of training before camp begins.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead educator for Performing Arts instruction for the Cherryvale Day Camp Program and assist in the production of our two musicals this summer.
Develop and document diverse, age appropriate activities for each group.
Enthusiastically participate in all camp programs and activities.
Work with the leadership team (Assistant Camp Director, Program Coordinator, Camp Director, Camper Care Specialist, Kindergarten Camper Care Specialist) as needed.