Office Administrator, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer Day Camp

About the Camp

Camp Kaleidoscope, a JCC summer day camp in Newton, offers creative campers a blend of arts, science, sports, and outdoor adventures. The atmosphere is lively, playful, and warm, fostering lifelong friendships among campers and staff.

The Office Administrator manages the camp office and coordinates family communications throughout the summer.

• Work in partnership with camp staff to manage family communications throughout the summer.
• Manage daily camper attendance logs.
• Facilitate late drop‑off and early pick‑up of campers as needed.
• Manage supply inventory and organization.
• Organize and maintain camp files as needed.
• Create weekly newsletters and various family communications and reminders.
• Create a fun and joyful dynamic.
• Collaborate with peers and Camp Leadership to provide a happy, safe, and memorable summer for the children.
• Provide ongoing administrative support as needed.

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued and respected.
• Actively participate as an essential team member.
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation, including through role modeling.
• Enthusiastically represent the organization, modeling excellence and achievement.
• Attend JCCGB meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Staff love bonding with campers, enjoying activities, and leading programs. They appreciate free swim, leadership opportunities, and close friendships with co‑counselors and camp staff.

Hourly position, daily schedule 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday‑Friday. Starting pay $20 per hour, subject to qualifications and internal equity. The 8‑week camp program runs June 22 – August 21, including staff training. Flexibility for other obligations is welcomed.

• High school degree required.
• College degree, concentration, or equivalent certification and experience in business, non‑profit management, or related field preferred.
• 1+ year experience in customer service or office management.

• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ability to learn our database.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Ability and commitment to build strong relationships with campers, parents, co‑workers, and camp leadership.
• Safety awareness and communication of issues with supervisors.
• Leadership skills: teamwork, patience, flexibility, and diplomacy.
• Positive attitude at all times.
• Self‑starter who takes initiative.
• Effective situation management and willingness to seek help or clarification.
• Ability to work well with others, building collaborative relationships.

• Work in a busy, dynamic, often noisy environment with multiple tasks.
• Work in varied weather conditions for extended periods to ensure camper supervision and safety.
• Lift and carry objects weighing 30–40 pounds.
• Sit, kneel, and get down to eye level with children routinely.

Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Access to the JCC Greater Boston fitness center during active seasonal employment.
• Free or discounted enrollment for camp programs may be available for employee children.

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate 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. We actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.