Camp Moon River Drama Program Specialist

Reports to: Camp Director

Oversees: Campers participating in the program and Crew who are assigned to assist

Dates/Times

  • Required Staff Development: Wednesday 5/28, Thursday 5/29, 1/2 day Friday 5/30

  • 7 Weeks of Camp (2- consecutive weeks minimum--bonus for staff who work all seven weeks)

    • Week 1: June 2nd - June 6th

    • Week 2: June 9th - June 13th

    • Week 3: June 16th - June 20th

    • Week 4: June 23rd - June 27th

      • No camp June 19th - Juneteenth

      • No camp June 30th - July 4th

    • Week 5: July 7th - July 11th

    • Week 6: July 14th - July 1918th

    • Week 7: July 21st - July 25th

  • 8:00 - 5:00 PM M-F

  • Weekends off

Description

Please note: Specialists will be allowed to keep their devices/phones with them for appropriate use as it pertains to their specialty or to play music for campers. All staff will be given radios for communication/safety.

The Drama Specialist will organize and implement theater games and small productions for Camp Moon River Campers.  Goals will be to inspire creativity, assist with ensemble/team building, help campers come out of their shell, develop focus, and teach improvisational skills.   Drama will be available as a daily/weekly choice for campers. This person will also help be asked to be a bunk counselor when not leading and support general camp activities when not in leading a daily or weekly drama session.  Additional duties as assigned at CMR, we wear many hats, and flexibility is valued. 

Essential Job Functions

  • Deliver fun and meaningful drama programs to campers.

  • Ensure plans are prepared and implemented to meet the abilities of the campers.

  • Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety procedures during drama activities.

  • Effectively communicate expectations to counselors so they will be set up for success to assist in the drama activity.

  • Oversee daily checks of drama area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.

  • Oversee a counselor and J/CIT as available to assist with the drama program.

Other Job Duties

  • Attend staff meetings.

  • Participate enthusiastically in other camp activities, providing support and guidance to those assigned as leaders.

  • Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.

Recommended

  • Must be 21 or older.

  • Experience developing and delivering drama programming for a similar population (ideally at a school, camp, or recreation center).

  • Current instructional certification in the program or related experience.

  • Current certification in first aid and CPR.

  • Two interview processes and a successful background check are required.

Physical Aspects of the Position

  • Ability to communicate and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.

  • Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.

  • Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.

  • Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

  • Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required to manipulate program equipment and activities. A normal range of hearing and eyesight is required to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs.  

  • Additional requirements are endurance, including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking, jogging or running, hiking, climbing, and stretching; requires manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities; the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; willingness to work irregular hours; and with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and bugs.