Sound Technician, Musical Theater, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer Day Camp

Do you have a passion for music and technical expertise? Join our team at Camp Kaleidoscope as a Sound Technician! As a Sound Technician, you will be responsible for setting up and operating sound systems for performances, events, and activities throughout the summer. Camp Kaleidoscope is a vibrant and creative day camp located in Newton, Massachusetts. Our campers are excited about music, arts, science, and the outdoors, and we are looking for a skilled Sound Technician who can help create memorable experiences for them.

JCC Greater Boston offers free bus service for staff from Cambridge, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Wayland, Framingham, Natick, Needham, Newton and Wellesley during the summer season.

• Produce sound design and operation for two fully staged musical theater productions each summer, one every four weeks.
• Modify sound, equipment, and cues as needed.
• Work under the direction of the Theater Director and collaborate closely with the camp theater production staff/team.
• Display flexibility and a positive attitude throughout the production process.

At our camps, the best part of the day is simple: the campers. Our staff say their favorite moments are playing games, cheering campers on at swim, creating art together, and bonding over shared interests. Staff describe camp as fun, dynamic, and inclusive. Here, you’ll gain leadership skills, make lasting friendships, and create unforgettable experiences – for campers and yourself.

• B bonding with the campers
• The activities
• Free swim
• Leadership opportunities
• Making close friends with co-counselors and camp staff

• Plan, prepare, and lead age‑appropriate activities in your specialty area
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of campers during activities
• Create a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages skill‑building and exploration
• Work in partnership with counselors and camp leadership to provide a cohesive, positive camper experience
• Maintain, organize, and request necessary supplies and equipment
• Adapt activities to meet the needs and abilities of diverse campers
• Support camp‑wide special events and large‑group programming as assigned
• Assist with overall camp operations as needed (drop‑off/pick‑up, transitions, lunch, supervision, etc.)

• 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 representing the organization, model excellence and achievement
• Attend JCCGB meetings and trainings as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Boston's respected and valued, people‑orientated workplace of diverse community services providers, which is rapidly growing!

Hourly position with a daily schedule of 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. Offering great perks, including JCC Health & Fitness center access, a supportive, vibrant in‑person work environment, and a competitive starting pay rate of $20 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity.

This 8‑week camp program is June 22 – August 21, including staff training. While we prefer candidates who are available all summer, we recognize that candidates may have other obligations and are happy to work with your schedule.

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

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