J Camp Program Assistant

Oshman Family JCC

Oshman Family JCC

Palo Alto, CA, USA
USD 23-8 / hour
Posted on Feb 27, 2026

Pay Range: $23 - $8 / hour

Dates of Camp: Regular Camp session is Monday, June 8, 2026 - Friday, August 7, 2026. Additional work available through Wednesday, August 12, 2026 for Post Camp.

The Place: The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs.


The Job: Are you a great role model and love interacting with kids? If so, this might be the role for you! As the J Camp Program Assistant you will be responsible for assisting leadership in our camp program for grades K-8 while also helping Office staff with administrative tasks, customer service, inventory and supplies.

The Core Duties:
  • Responsible for creating an efficient organization system that allows for coordinated purchasing, distributing and storing of all J-Camp supplies
  • Retain all receipts from J-camp purchases, making copies for reconciliation, and maintain the J-Camp receipt binder
  • Support the Camp Office with various administrative tasks as needed
  • Support Unit Leaders as needed
  • Step into ratio as a substitute counselor in a camper group if needed
  • Be a role model to campers and staff by maintaining a positive attitude in all situations
  • Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff

The Essentials:
  • At least 18 Years of age + High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
  • Administrative office experience preferred
  • Customer Service experience preferred
  • One year of experience working with elementary/junior high school age children preferred
  • Certified in CPR for Children and Adults (or ability to obtain certification upon employment)
  • Ability to make sound independent judgment and decisions when circumstances arise
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work with tight deadlines
  • Extremely organized and able to work independently
  • Positive, upbeat and enthusiastic about working with children and communicating with parents

Visit ofjcc-jcamp.com for more!

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