Job Details

Job Location: Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center - Denver, CO 80246Position Type: SeasonalSalary Range: $25.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Camp Shai is the JCC in Denver’s premier Jewish Day Camp serving children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade. Individuals of all backgrounds, faiths, and families are welcome. At Camp Shai, we offer a little something for everyone with a variety of engaging and fun activities. From sports to theater to engineering, our campers are building their skills, bolstering their confidence, and creating magical summer camp memories. At Camp Shai, we place an emphasis in our programming on the universal values of kindness (chesed), respect (kavod), community (kehillah), courage (ometz lev), and good attitude (ruach).

 

This is a seasonal position: Expected Start Date 3/16/2026 – Tentative End Date 8/14/2026.

 

Camp is the perfect environment for campers to develop their skills outside of the classroom and build their confidence – and yours too! Your work will make a difference in supporting campers to improve their ability to make and maintain friendships, increase their confidence to try new activities, and create a safe space for everyone to be themselves, campers and staff alike. Being a staff member at camp helps you to gain the skills you want from an internship in a concrete, hands-on, and fun way!

 

We are seeking individuals for the STEAM Program Coordinator role that are adaptable, goal-oriented, and excited to work in a fast-paced and fun environment where everyone is welcome. The STEAM Program Coordinator will work directly with the Camp Leadership Team to manage and facilitate the athletic programs for all campers enrolled in the Shai Sports specialty camp.

 

Our Ideal Candidate

• You are eager to share your knowledge of artistic concepts and methods.
• You are passionate about working with kids and creating a welcoming, creative, and fun environment that celebrates learning and growth.
• You are flexible and excited by challenges that require creative problem-solving and determination.
• You enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are ready to bring that camp energy this summer, whether you are dancing across the stage in a silly costume or face painting with campers during downtime.
• You want to grow your skillset, and you are ready to both give and receive feedback.
• You are a team player that relishes opportunities to collaborate with your colleagues.
• You exercise patience and empathy when dealing with others and exude positivity.

 

 

Role and Responsibilities

• Program Development & Oversight
  • Work directly with the Camp Shai year-round team during the off season to build out the Shai Makers program with regular check-ins regarding new curriculum, summer staff applications, and plans for summer staff training
  • Manage and facilitate summer maker programs during camp and make program adjustments as needed while programs are in session
  • Analyze and implement feedback from campers, families, and staff regarding the program’s quality, safety, and enjoyment
  • Inspect facilities and supplies for cleanliness, safety, and upkeep while programs are in session
• Operations & Purchasing
  • Develop art program curriculum and other maker-related activities as requested
  • Create and provide Assistant Director of Programs (ADP) with detailed program schedule for Shai Makers campers and staff before the start of the camp season
  • Communicate with the ADP on all schedule and program planning to ensure seamless inclusion of Shai Makers into Camp Shai’s overall programming
  • Oversee and manage the Shai Makers budget for supplies and equipment
• State Licensing & American Camping Association (ACA) Accreditation
  • Uphold all childcare licensing requirements for school-aged programs as dictated by the Office of