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Camp Counselor : Filmmaking and Camp Counselor Stop-Motion Animation, 2024 Summer Camps
Job Title : Camp Counselor Filmmaking and Camp Counselor Stop-Motion Animation, 2024 Summer Camps
Report to : Director of Education
About Us :
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) gathers audiences, students, and filmmakers to experience the joy of film, and to learn about the craft, ourselves, and each other. As a nonprofit cultural and educational institution located in Pleasantville, NY, the JBFC is dedicated to presenting the best of independent narrative, documentary, and world cinema, promoting visual literacy, and making film a vibrant part of the community.
Position Objectives :
The Jacob Burns Film Center is seeking Camp Counselors to be part of the team of educators at its Media Arts Lab Summer Camps. The Camp Counselor is a role that supports the Camp Instructor and works closely with campers grades 5-12 on a daily basis, leading them through collaborative film and stop-motion animation projects. These creative projects will be 1–3 minutes long with a strong emphasis on storytelling, peer feedback, and collaboration.
Days are structured with two short 10-minute breaks and a 1-hour lunch break that counselors are responsible for monitoring. Counselors will also help lead small groups in brainstorming, filming (onsite and offsite), animating, and editing their short projects, while simultaneously fostering a fun, collaborative, and empathetic environment. There will be some additional training hours required prior to the start of Camp.
- Guide and lead creative media-making projects (storyboarding, filming / animating, editing) under the supervision of the Camp Instructor.
- Coordinate class equipment, space, and material needs.
- Support campers’ creative use of equipment and software.
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for campers.
- Monitor campers during lunches and break times, as necessary.
- Set up and break down classroom studios.
- Administer attendance and student sign-outs.
- Communicate daily with Camp Instructors and the Camp Coordinator regarding individual student needs, weekly plans, and the maintenance of a safe, fun, and educational camp environment.
Required Qualifications :
Applicants Should Demonstrate the Following :
Ideal Applicants Would Have :
Terms :
Filmmaking Camp (six weeks) :
July 1-12, 2024 (no camp on July 4)
July 22-August 16, 2024
No camp in the week of July 15-19, 2024.
Stop-Motion Animation Camp (four weeks) :
July 22-August 16, 2024.
Hours : Monday to Friday, 8 : 30am – 3 : 30pm, 35 hours a week.
Compensation : $16.00-$18.00 / hour.
Orientation : Orientation will take place at the JBFC Media Arts Lab and over Zoom, is required, and will include training in :
First Aid / CPR Training : is mandatory for all camp staff and will be held in person at the JBFC Media Arts Lab on June 16 from 9 : 30-11 : 45am. Please note that there will be an online portion of the course that needs to be completed before this date. Staff will be compensated for this training time.
Application Instructions : Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@burnsfilmcenter.org with “Camp Counselor 24” in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.
Application Deadline : Applications are due by Friday, April 5, 2024. Candidates who are being considered will be contacted and requested to have a follow-up interview. Notification and schedule confirmation by early May.
Equal Opportunity Employment : The Jacob Burns Film Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, sex, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic predisposition and / or carrier status, disability, age, religion, marital status, national origin or citizenship status, veteran status, or any other classification as protected by law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned.
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