About Us:

The Arc of Essex County is a non-profit organization that provides services and programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Camp Hope is a seven-week summer day camp program, in East Hanover, for campers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operating since 1956, camp runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, starting in early July and ending in August. Camp Hope has been providing traditional camp activities including supervised swimming and outdoor fun with modified sports, arts & crafts and music. While enjoying these activities, attention is also given to daily living skills, peer interaction, socialization skills and developing appropriate behaviors.

For more information about the camp, please visit us at https://arccamphope.com/

Job Summary:

We are currently hiring Camp Activities Specialist to join our team for the summer of 2022.

Camp Duration: Jul 5, 2022– Aug 19, 2022

There will be mandatory training in the weeks prior to the start of the camp. The training dates are TBD.

All staff will be trained in CPR/1st Aid as well as other mandated trainings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides supervision and responsible for the operation of Camp Hope’s activities under supervision of Camp Manager
• Implements and supervises daily activity programs, geared to the individual needs of camp participants, as developed by the Camp Manager
• Reviews and collaborates with Camp Manager on weekly activity plans
• Sets up and breaks down program areas with necessary materials and supplies daily

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years old or older

Education / Work Experience / Skills:

• BA in Special Education preferred (or related field) or high school diploma with 24 weeks experience with individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location