Opening: 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, May 28th, Thursday, May 29th, and ½ day Friday, May 30th. 

● 7 Weeks of Camp 

○ Week 1: June 2nd - June 6th 

○ Week 2: June 9th - June 13th 

○ Week 3 and Week 4: June 16th - June 27th 

■ No camp June 19th - Juneteenth 

■ No camp June 30th -July 4th 

○ Week 5: July 7th - July 11th 

○ Week 6: July 14th - July 18th 

○ 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. (Counselors and J/CITs will not have their phones with them during camp.) All staff will be given radios for communication/safety. Specialists having their phones is a privilege that can be taken away with any personal use. 

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 as 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 that 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 the drama area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair. 

● Oversee a counselor and J/CIT as available to assist with 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 in the development and delivery of drama programming for similar populations (ideally at a school, camp, or recreation center). 

● Current instructional certification in the program or related experience. 

● Current certification in first aid and CPR. 

● 2 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 strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers. 

● Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate program equipment and program activities. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight 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; requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; willing to work irregular hours; and with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and bugs.