Costumer / Theater Costume Designer, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer Day Camp

Share your love of musical theater and costume design with children this summer! Camp Kaleidoscope, the JCC performing arts day camp in Newton, is seeking a creative and enthusiastic costumer to work with the Theater Director to design, create, and modify costumes for two fully-staged musical theater productions this summer. Work with campers grades 4 – 10 leading costuming classes and producing costumes for the musicals.  Camp Kaleidoscope draws creative youth interested in the arts, science, and the outdoors. Supportive, experienced counselors and teachers guide campers as they develop and build self-confidence. Camp is fast-paced, nurturing, and supportive, as campers and staff develop lifelong friendships.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Produce costumes and props for two fully-staged musical theater productions each summer, one every four weeks
• Modify existing costumes and props to fit campers as needed
• Work under the direction of the Theater Director and collaborate closely with the camp theater production staff/team
• Plan and lead Costuming Specialty Classes for campers daily; lead campers in creating costumes and props when appropriate
• Meet deadlines and keep to project budgets
• Works with inclusion coordinator to facilitate accommodations as needed for campers with special needs to be able to participate with their peers fully
• Display flexibility and a positive attitude throughout the production process

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Musical Theater, or related field, and 2+ years’ experience in costume and/or prop design.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.

 Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and familiarity with the needs of families with young children, with a creative ability to translate ideas, feedback, and direction into costumes and props for campers.

• Outstanding project management skills from design to implementation, managing deadlines with great attention to detail and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and manage situations effectively and diplomatically; ability to adapt to evolving needs and circumstances.
• Must be a self-starter who takes the initiative.
• Superb interpersonal and active listening skills
• Works independently and with others, building/sustaining collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Must be able to sew and hem.

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Organization Information

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

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their experiences in direct management and organizational alignment close to 90% positive. If you are interested in upgrading your working experience and/or having a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group 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. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding position where you care for a community, the JCC Greater Boston provides competitive benefits, including:

• A competitive salary
• A fun, active work culture and community
• Complimentary summer access to the JCC Greater Boston facility in Newton – offering indoor swimming and workout facilities
• Parents working full time may have their child attend camp for free for the weeks they are working
• Outstanding working environment, including convenient, free parking
• Camp Kaleidoscope offers free camp bus service from Cambridge, Brookline, Framingham, Sudbury, and Wayland.

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization.