August Execs Madrichim 2024

August Execs Madrichim (Camp Counselor)

Organization Summary: BBYO is the leading pluralistic, Jewish teen movement and has been providing exceptional leadership programs and identity enrichment experiences for 100 years. We offer year-round activities in hundreds of local communities and inspiring world-wide travel experiences enabling teens to explore areas of leadership, service, civic engagement, Israel education and Jewish values. Learn more about BBYO's summer and travel programs at bbyo.org/teens/experiences/summer

International August Executives Conference: (August Execs) is an annual gathering of the highest-elected teen leadership (President) from every community to plan, train, and vote on legislation. This experience is filled with exclusive training, unique workshops, and world-class experts.

Dates and Availability:

• Location: Fairfax, VA
• Work Commitment: Tuesday, August 14 - Sunday, August 28, 2024
• Pay: $400

Key Position Responsibilities include (and are not limited to):

What you will get to do as a member of the Madrichim team:

Camp Community

• Serve as a role model for participants as a young Jewish adult and an exemplary BBYO alum, translating past BBYO experiences into learning opportunities for participants. Display how the AZA and BBG movement meaningfully expands beyond high school years.

• Assist with daily logistical needs (program set-up, supply organization, supply acquisition, supporting office tasks, supporting medical professionals, assisting with event preparation, catering to participants with unique dietary needs, etc.).

• Prepare the hotel for teen arrival in advance of August Execs.

• Participate in informal education programming, tefillot, meals, and other aspects of communal life.

• Assist in joining teen transportation to/from the airport to welcome and depart teens.

• Follow and enforce all health and safety guidelines guidelines.

Programming

• Support staff, designated teens, and other madrichim with programming efforts.

• Build and facilitate informal education programming (athletics, electives, skill builders, Shabbat).

• Assist with preparing program materials and spaces as needed.

• Creatively flip spaces to build immersive experiences and pop-up environments.

Customer Service

• Keep the community healthy, happy, focused, and enthusiastic to deliver a memorable experience. Execute role with the highest level of customer service and participant care.

• Provide comfort, support, and compassion for all participants during program duration.

• Maintain camp atmosphere (orderliness, organization, lost-and-found, oversee cabin cleanliness, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be a minimum of one full year out of high school for this role.

• This role is for current university/college age applicants.

• Familiarity/experience with camp environments; attendance to BBYO Summer Programs a plus.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We are committed to enhancing the Jewish experience, valuing diversity, providing equal opportunity, and maintaining an environment free from discrimination or harassment. BBYO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity by complying with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type in the workplace. Thus, BBYO strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law in all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including without limitation, recruiting, hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, training, wage and salary, benefits, discipline, and termination.