Stage Manager, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer Day Camp

Are you an organized and detail-oriented individual who loves the excitement of live performances? Camp Kaleidoscope, the JCC Greater Boston performing arts day camp in Newton, seeks a Stage Manager for the summer season.

As a Stage Manager, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and supporting all aspects of camp performances, including musicals, plays, talent shows, and more.

Responsibilities include :

• Act as Production Stage Manager for two fully-staged musical theater productions each summer, one every four weeks.
• Teach technical theater classes that assist in scenic and prop development progress.
• Work under the direction of the Theater Director and collaborate closely with the camp theater production staff / team.
• Meet deadlines and keep to project budgets.
• Work with the inclusion coordinator to facilitate accommodations as needed for campers with special needs to fully participate with their peers.
• Display flexibility and a positive attitude throughout the production process.

The ideal candidate will have experience in stage management or related fields, along with strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Additionally, a passion for the arts and working with children is essential. This is a full-time, seasonal position from June 20 to August 16, with a schedule of 8 : 30 a.

m. to 4 : 30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Sound Design, Technical Theater, or related field, and 2+ years’ experience in lighting design and operation.

Must be able to work collaboratively and efficiently.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Skills and Abilities :

• Knowledge and familiarity with the needs of families with young children, with a creative ability to translate ideas, feedback, and direction into costumes and props for campers.
• Outstanding project management skills from design to implementation, managing deadlines with great attention to detail and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and manage situations effectively and diplomatically; ability to adapt to evolving needs and circumstances.
• Must be a self-starter who takes the initiative.
• Superb interpersonal and active listening skills
• Works well independently and with others, building / sustaining collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

Physical Requirements : Able to work well in a busy, dynamic and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities.

Able to lift and carry objects weighing at 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children’s backpacks etc. Able to sit and kneel;

getting down at eye level with children regularly.

ADA Statement : Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to its mission of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community by nurturing meaningful and lasting relationships.

Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated.

In our recent employee survey, staff rated close to 90% positive for their experiences of direct management and organizational alignment.

If you are interested in upgrading your working experience and / or having a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds.

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.

We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values : Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https : / / www.

bostonjcc.org / careers /

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability.

In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding position where you care for a community, the JCC Greater Boston provides competitive benefits, including :

• A competitive salary
• A fun, active work culture and community
• Complimentary summer access to the JCC Greater Boston facility in Newton offering indoor swimming and workout facilities
• Parents working full time may have their child attend camp for free for the weeks they are working
• Outstanding working environment, including convenient, free parking
• Camp Kaleidoscope offers free camp bus service from Cambridge, Brookline, Framingham, Sudbury and Wayland.

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization.