Special Events Manager Jobs in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

JOB TITLE:                Special Events and Logistics Manager

LOcation:               Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens

Classification:   Seasonal

PAY:                           Hourly

Camp Shalom at the Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches is looking for talented, passionate individuals to join us and commit to giving our campers their best summer ever!  

If you love working with kids and have experience doing so, we want to talk to you about being a Special Events and Logistics Manager this summer! To learn more about what you'd do, we hope you'll continue reading and submit an application. 

JOB SUMMARY:
Besides having the best summer yet, you'll have fun and get paid for it! Ultimately, you're doing your job if campers are having fun and their safety and well-being are the priority at all times. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the camp’s weekly large-scale and small-scale special events, as well as, managing the logistical aspects of specific programs. The ideal candidate should have a passion for creating memorable experiences for campers and a keen eye for detail to ensure smooth operations. Work is generally June – August, Monday – Friday as directed by the summer camp schedule each year. Look below for some specific responsibilities and expectations of this position:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures campers and staff are safe and protected while participating in each activity.
• Collaborate with relevant team members to understand event objectives and requirements.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for all special events.
• Displays creativity & innovation in performing job duties.
• Submits high-quality activity plans in a timely manner.
• Oversee the logistical aspects of events, including transportation, equipment, and facilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with agency staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere and maintain courteous and professional working relationships with outside contacts of the agency.
• Coordinate and communicate with camp staff to ensure everyone is aware of their roles and responsibilities during events.
• Maintains adherence to all company policies and procedures, including agency safety requirements. Request safety-assistance devices, including requesting additional assistance before moving or lifting any excessively heavy and/or awkward objects.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with camp supervisors to ensure that they are informed and included in camp matters.
• Address issues or challenges that may arise during events promptly and effectively.
• Be prepared to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations, following camp protocols and procedures.
• Ability to model positive, mature behavior to campers and staff.
• Assists all campers to integrate effectively.
• Ability to resolve conflicts fairly & effectively according to agency policies.
• Ensures that additional activities are prepared and ready to be used when needed. (i.e. for rainy days and high heat index days)
• Attends camp orientation, open house, staff meetings, field trips, late nights, and overnights as required.
• Must work the days and hours to perform all assigned responsibilities and be punctual in meeting all performance requirements, including but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines.
• Performs additional duties as agreed upon by the supervisor and in accordance with camp needs.

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS:

The position requires occasional internal interaction with employees, parents, supervisors, officers, board members, and other agency personnel and community members. You would be responsible for maintaining positive, courteous, and professional relationships with families and children enrolled in the youth and camp programs, all JCC staff, professional staff from other related agencies, and the greater community.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• A LOVE for working with children and having fun!
• Formal or informal childcare experience is preferred, but not required.
• Previous youth group or camp experience is a plus.
• Ability to speak fluent English, understand it as well as read and write.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 75 lbs.), bending, stooping, stretching, squatting, and sitting.
• Must possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
• Must have visual and auditory ability to keep track of multiple campers and to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activities.
• Effective and clear communication is essential between campers and staff.
• Ability to complete written paperwork such as notes home, incident reports, etc.
• Noise level can be moderate to loud.
• Frequent exposure to outside elements, such as sun exposure, heat, humidity, and rain.

SALARY RANGE:

• Summer stipend commensurate with experience.
• Continued employment is dependent upon the availability of funding resources.

BESIDES GETTING A PAYCHECK AND HAVING FUN, WHAT ELSE DO YOU GET WHEN YOU WORK AT CAMP?

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK AT OUR JCC CAMP?

The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches is committed to a passionate, member and community-centric culture where team members are encouraged to contribute and collaborate leading to a highly engaged JCC family.

Recognizing and investing in our greatest asset, our staff. In addition to providing an engaged work environment, we take pride in the many offerings to our JCC Camp Staff as shown below: 

• Competitive Pay
• Staff Discount on our Programs
• Professional Development

OUR JCC IS A PLACE FOR ALL PEOPLE

The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches does not discriminate against employees or clients based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State law. A non-discrimination clause concerning employment opportunity is incorporated in the Personnel Manual. The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.