B'nai B'rith Youth Organization - Madrichim Staff - Summer 2024

DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR ISRAEL - WINTER INTERNSHIP POSITION

Organization Summary: BBYO is the leading pluralistic, Jewish teen movement and has been providing exceptional leadership programs and identity enrichment experiences for more than 90 years. We offer year-round activities in hundreds of local communities and inspiring world-wide travel experiences enabling teens to explore areas of leadership, service, civic engagement, Israel education and Jewish values. Learn more about BBYO’s summer and travel programs at bbyo.org/teens/experiences/summer

Perlman Summer is a 7-week program which includes the International Leadership Training Conference (ILTC) and Kallah. ILTC is designed to hone leadership skills for teens serving (or aspiring to serve) as regional BBYO position-holders in their home communities. ILTC participants often become the top leaders of the BBYO teen movement, gaining skills in recruitment, program planning and civic engagement. Kallah is a Jewish learning and spirituality institute that inspires teens to explore their Jewish identities and interests in a diverse, pluralistic setting encouraging questioning and experimentation. Kallah participants gain important Judaic skills and come away feeling a deeper connection to Jewish study, Israel, and community. Both programs are expected to reach 200 teens.

  • Location: Lake Como, Pennsylvania

  • Work Commitment: ILTC/Kallah | June 18 – August 8, 2024 - $2,200

Chapter Leadership Training Conference (CLTC) is a 13-day program designed to develop and strengthen the leadership skills of BBYO chapter leaders. At CLTC, teens from across North America will form mock chapters and learn specific skills that help them lead their chapter at home. CLTC builds on a curriculum based on teens focusing on leadership development, program planning, and hands-on experience. CLTC is expected to reach 600 teens across 4 sessions throughout the summer. 

  • Location: Poyntelle, PA

  • Work Commitment: Choose One of the below

    • CLTC 1&2 – June 4, 2024 – July 7, 2024 - $1440

    • CLTC 3&4 - July 9, 2024 – August 13, 2024 - $1525

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Have attended CLTC, ILTC and/or Kallah or equivalent.

  • One year post high school graduation

  • Have experience and can demonstrate supervisory expertise with multiple professionals and departments.

  • Have experience and can demonstrate program design, vision, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

  • Can commit up to 10 hours a month from January – June for training, planning, implementation, and supervisory purposes.

General Responsibilities:

Serve as a role model for participants as a young Jewish adult and an exemplary BBYO alum, translating past BBYO experiences into learning opportunities for participants. Display how the AZA and BBG movement meaningfully expands beyond high school years.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • To manage Teen Life:

    • Manage Daily Bunk Clean Up and Inspection

    • Setup for Programs (Supplies and Environment)

    • Camp Clean Up (Organize Office, Reset All Rooms, etc.)

    • Ensure that all teens are actively involved in activities

    • Ensure that all teens are accounted for and involved out of the dorm and in the regular daily schedule of the program

    • Actively involve, and sometimes create, lead and evaluate programs at CLTC

    • Support Dorm of the Day Responsibilities

    • Ensure All Teens are provided appropriate mental and physical care.

    • Ensure All Teens are active and involved at Cabin Cleaning or Camp Clean Up Zones

    • Supervise the Teens during free time and in the evening (this means staying in the dorms once the teens are in for the night)

    • Provide, and document daily feedback on the Teen behavior successes and challenges.

    • Adhere and report up regarding the Code of Conduct to ensure our teens and staff are following it.

    • Create, implement and evaluate intentional rituals and programs in Dorms.

  • To manage Teen Life in Program:

    • Assist with set up and assist with operations of the registration.

    • Welcome Teens off buses.

    • Support moving of luggage and check-In.

    • Potentially assist with the airport team (Welcome and Departure)

    • Work with Operations Team to ensure clean, and intentionally filled Dorm at the beginning and ending of the CLTC experience

    • Provide supervision to teens in programmatic areas

    • Supervise Teens during chofesh

    • Provide nighttime supervision in the bunks when teens have “lights out”

    • This role includes sleeping in the same space as camp participants. For safety reasons, Madrichim are expected to be present in living spaces during bed checks, sleep and shower time. Madrichim are expected to do so in a manner that respects that privacy of our participants.

    • Staff are required to interact, work, and live with mixed genders

  • To be actively engaged, and supervising teens in programming

    • Support, attend, sometimes lead all Special Events & Evening Programs

    • Support Coordinator-Led Programming

    • Assist with and/or build and implement a Chug (Camp Activity)

    • Assist with and/or lead Shabbat Electives

    • Support Coordinators with Friendship Circle Programs

    • Plan Bunk Bonding Experiences

  • Assist with camp opening, closing and transition days

    • Welcome Teens off buses.

    • Support moving of luggage and check-In.

    • Potentially assist with the airport team (Welcome and Departure)

    • Moving and unpacking/packing boxes

    • To be able to lift boxes, and or items of 40 lbs., and sometimes heavier.

  • To actively partake in Pre-Leadership Training Experiences

    • Participate, engage and complete all mandatory virtual and onsite trainings

Specialties

Every madrich(a) will have specialty areas at camp—some that change between ILTC and Kallah and others full summer.

  • Operations (job description to be explained)

  • BBYO Shuk

  • Lifeguard (job description to be explained)

  • Rock Wall (job description to be explained)

  • Big Swing (job description to be explained)

  • Program Experiences

  • Videographer/Photographer (job description to be explained)

  • Jewish Enrichment

  • Driver

What skills will you gain during your time as Madrichim?

Madrichim alumni tell us not only did they have FUN at camp, but they also gained career building skills they can use in the workplace! These skills including:

  • Collaboration and Teamwork

  • Supervision and Mentorship

  • Program Development and Facilitation

While taking charge and leading teens, you will also get a chance to think critically, be creative, build a positive culture and fine tune your time management skills. 

But do I explain to my family that spending the summer outdoors is beneficial for my career?

At the end of the summer, we will show you how to leverage your Madrichim experience for the future by teaching you how to:

  • translate your job at camp onto your professional resume and LinkedIn profile

  • articulate your experience to future employers and help you land your next job

  • think through the skills you used and how they apply to your future career endeavors

All positions are seasonal.

  • Please be sure to specify your availability when prompted. Include all sessions/dates you are available.

  • For more information, please contact bbyosummer@bbyo.org or call 202-857-6549.

  Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

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