Lighting Technician, Camp Kaleidoscope, Sumer Day Camp

Are you an experienced Lighting Technician looking for a fun and creative summer job? Join our team at Camp Kaleidoscope as a part‑time Lighting Technician! As a Lighting Technician, you will be responsible for setting up and operating lighting systems for performances, events, and activities throughout the summer. Camp Kaleidoscope is a vibrant and creative day camp located in Newton, Massachusetts. Our campers are excited about music, arts, science, and the outdoors, and we are looking for a talented Lighting Technician who can help create memorable experiences for them.

JCC Greater Boston offers free bus service for staff from Cambridge, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Wayland, Framingham, Natick, Needham, Newton and Wellesley during the summer season.

Responsibilities

Produce lighting design and operation for two fully staged musical theater productions each summer, one every four weeks.

Modify lighting and cues as needed.

Work under the direction of the Theater Director and collaborate closely with the camp theater production staff/team.

Display flexibility and a positive attitude throughout the production process.

Job Details
Hourly position with a daily schedule of 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday. Competitive starting pay rate of $16 per hour. Pay rate will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC’s internal equity. The 8‑week camp program runs June 22 – August 21, including staff training. While we prefer candidates who are available all summer, we recognize that candidates may have other obligations and are happy to work with your schedule.

Education and Experience

High school degree preferred

College degree, concentration, certification, or equivalent experience in musical theater, costume or fashion design preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Lighting Design, Technical Theater, or related field

1+ year experience in lighting design and operation

1+ season (summer camp, semester, other) experience working with children

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

Skills and Abilities

Genuine enjoyment of working with children and helping them grow

Excellent time management skills

Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills with campers and staff

Safety awareness and ability to manage risks during activities

Creativity, flexibility and patience to adapt

Positive, energetic attitude and commitment to fostering an inclusive, joyful camp environment

Proactive problem‑solving and willingness to ask for guidance when needed

Self‑starter who takes the initiative

Must be able to work well with others, building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships

Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically and ask for help, guidance, or clarification when needed

Commitment to building strong relationships with campers, co‑workers, and camp leadership

Physical Requirements

Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities.

Ability to work in variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time in case of rain, heat, humidity, cold, or other environmental factors to ensure the supervision and safety of campers in our care.

Able to lift and carry objects weighing 30‑40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children’s backpacks, etc.).

Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly.

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.

Benefits
JCCGB Perks! Each seasonal employee is eligible for access to JCC Greater Boston’s top‑class fitness, recreation, and wellness facility in Newton! Seasonal access to the JCC Fitness Center includes:

Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal‑Sidman JCC during active seasonal employment

Free or discounted enrollment for camp programs may be available for camp employees’ children based on availability.

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.

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