Camp Keff: Hebrew Experience Manager

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Peninsula Jewish Community Center - Foster City, CA 94404Position Type: SeasonalEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $5,600.00 - $6,400.00 Salary/monthJob Shift: DayJob Category: OtherAbout Camp Keff:
For over 50 years, Camp KEFF has been a home for friendship, fun, and self-discovery. Accredited by the American Camp Association, we integrate timeless Jewish values with thrilling activities like swimming, art, music, and camp-wide celebrations. Whether it’s a week-long session or a one-day event, Camp KEFF inspires kids to play, learn, and make the world a better place.

Overview of the Role:
The Hebrew Experience Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining a high-quality Hebrew immersion experience at PJCC’s Camp Keff. This role blends educational leadership with hands-on collaboration to ensure Hebrew language and Israeli culture are integrated naturally and joyfully into daily camp life. The Manager partners closely with camp leadership, counselors, and specialists to build and implement a program that is fun, developmentally appropriate, and sustainable within the camp environment. This role requires flexibility and a willingness to be hands-on at different points throughout the camp day, leading activities with children, supporting counselors directly, and modeling Hebrew immersion practices as needed to ensure staff and campers are set up for success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Design and implement an experiential Hebrew immersion program aligned with Camp Keff culture and values, creating two distinct two-week sessions – one for new Hebrew learners and one for fluent Hebrew speakers – with a goal of fostering joy and pride in speaking modern Israeli Hebrew
Collaborate with the Camp Director, representatives from Kayitz Kef, and camp leadership team to integrate Hebrew into daily routines, activities, and camper interactions both within the Hebrew immersion program and throughout camp
Coach and support counselors in using Hebrew naturally and confidently, recognizing varied levels of Hebrew language experience
Partner with Camp Keff specialists and Unit Heads to integrate Hebrew and Israeli cultural experiences into lesson plans and activity areas, including sports, arts, music, and specialty programming 
Plan, oversee, and lead Israeli and Jewish cultural experiences offered to all campers throughout the entire summer
Provide ongoing observation, feedback, and professional support to staff to strengthen Hebrew immersion practices and staff confidence
Support onboarding, training, and collaboration with Hebrew-speaking and Israeli staff members throughout the camp season
Provide hands-on, in-the-moment support, including stepping into and/or leading activities, modeling Hebrew usage, and assisting with transitions or coverage as needed to support program continuity and staff success
Track camper engagement and Hebrew language growth through informal observation and reflection
Participate in program evaluation and continuous improvement processes 
Facilitate weekly in-person family meetings during first “new Hebrew learner” session to support family engagement and communication
Develop and distribute email newsletter in Hebrew and English to provide clear and consistent communication with Hebrew immersion program families

Seasonal Schedule & Employment Structure
This is a seasonal position with a phased schedule. The role will begin as part-time in the month of May, working up to 10 hours per week at an hourly rate of $35.00 - $40.00 per hour. 
Camp Staff Training runs June 1-12 and will be paid at an hourly rate $35.00-$40.00 per hour 
During the camp period, the position will transition to full-time, with a standard schedule of Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:30 p.m. at the rate of $1,400-$1,600 per week.
 

Hours and Dates: 

Pre-Camp Planning & Training: This position requires 10 hours of training in the month of May with Kayitz Kef, along with additional pre-camp planning time. Scheduling of hours in May will be negotiated as needed.
June staff training: June 1 - June 12 (Monday-Friday); times TBD based on availability. 
Eight Weeks of Camp: June 15 – August 7; 7:30am-4:30pm, Monday – Friday with daily one hour break; additional extended Camp staff hours:

Open House - Wednesday, June 10th 6:00-8:00pm 
Family Pool Party – Wednesday, June 24th 6:00-8:00pm 
Family Shabbat Picnic – Friday, July 31st 6:00-8:00pm
Some additional extended days may be required. Dates and schedules for extended work hours will be provided during staff training.

Salary: June – August: $1,400- $1,600 per week, depending upon experience; Pre-Camp Planning and Training in May will be paid at an hourly rate $35.00 - $40.00 per hour. Free Summer membership to the Byer Athletic Center

PJCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Minor