Habimah​/CTPC Counselor

3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117, USA

Posted Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Founded in 1854, the Baltimore Jewish Community Center (JCC) has evolved into an organization of vitality and diversity. In keeping with its Jewish values, the JCC is committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community. If you are looking for a job where the work environment is both stimulating and supportive and the mission is focused on promoting and strengthening Jewish life and values, then the JCC could be the place for you.

Inspired by the work we do every day, the JCC is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact our community.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees.

We value all members of our team in a supportive environment in which everyone is treated with appreciation and respect and positioned to do their best work every day.

This summer, the Arts and Culture department within JCamps will be offering two theatre arts camps. The first camp of the summer is Habimah Arts Camp, a multi-disciplinary summer camp giving children, grades from 1st–4th, exposure and skill-building in both visual and performing arts. Each camp day consists of several classes within these fields from Baltimore’s finest artists and instructors. The program also incorporates swimming, outdoor time, and field trips.

Habimah counselors will assist and help support the teaching artists in their classes to help ensure that campers have a successful and enjoyable experience, as well as assist in the smooth run of the final showcase for performers and audience members alike.

For two four‑week sessions, Children’s Theatre Production Camp (CTPC) will offer additional performance production‑based summer camps. CTPC Jr.’s Shrek Jr. and Mary Poppins Jr. (3rd–8th) will prepare full length age‑appropriate musical theater productions. Each camp day will include musical theatre preparatory classes, auditions, rehearsals, and the final product of a full production. Both programs also incorporate swimming and field trips. Selected counselors will be working with the director to help run rehearsals, review material with campers, work backstage for the production, and any other duties assigned to them in relation to the show.

Also looking to hire counselors who will serve as stage managers and assistant stage managers for the two upcoming productions.

Under the supervision of the Director of Youth Arts Education, ideal candidates are prepared to be role models to their team and campers alike, have a can‑do demeanor, have experience and love working with children, and have experience in or avid appreciation for the performing arts. Those who wish to be selected to work alongside the artistic team must have experience in stage management or qualifying comparable experience.

Counselors may be placed to work one or both camps, dependent on experience.

• Supervising campers and keeping them on schedule, entertained, and safe.
• Work effectively with the camp team to provide age‑appropriate camp activities and be able to lead groups of campers in these activities and exercises.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
• Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs.
• Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed by Health Care Manager.
• Be alert to campers and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems; discuss with camp health manager and/or camp director when appropriate.
• Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to camp director.
• Represent the camp when interacting with parents or community members.
• Provide parents with appropriate feedback and information as needed for their campers to have a successful camp experience.
• Follow safety and security protocols when campers are in public while presenting a positive…