Work for SCCC

In 1982 the Sebastopol Community Center was founded to provide a vehicle for the citizens of Sebastopol and surrounding areas to come together within an expanded community. Committed to quality education and enrichment, the Sebastopol Community Center also originates and develops recreational and service programs. Our center provides the facilities to meet these community needs at all levels and for all ages. If you're interested in joining our community-oriented staff, view our current openings below.

Summer Camp Assistant Director

Summer Camp Counselor

Assistant Summer Camp Director Needed –Sun Camp with Miss Moon

Job Summary

We’re looking for a community-minded Assistant Director for our Summer Camp Program. The Assistant Director needs to have a passion for working with youth and an interest in cultivating a positive and fun-loving camp environment.  This camp offers West County families a quality program that emphasizes the importance of interrelations. Our goal is to engage and entertain children with meaningful, creative, and hands-on activities that are fun and provide children with opportunities to discover and learn. Camp is June 3 through August 23, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and is open to children ages 6 to 12. This position is for 24-30 hours per week. The position requires organization, decision-making, supervision of children and a good strong sense of fun.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Director with all aspects of camp, including, for example, design and implementation of the summer camp plan, mentoring and directing of counselors and campers, and record keeping..
• Maintains excellent relationships with all persons involved with summer camp (campers, counselors, volunteers, parents/guardians, campers, vendors, the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center administration, the City of Sebastopol, Community Care Licensing, etc).
• Provides positive examples and services by working directly with campers.
• Performs other duties as needed, or as requested by the Summer Camp Director or by Sebastopol Community Cultural Center administration.

Qualifications

• An appreciation for children and their need for presence, enrichment and fun.
• A good imagination, sense of humor, patience, integrity, flexibility, sincerity, creativity, honesty and enthusiasm. 
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to problem solve through positive interactions, set boundaries, and model good behavior through personal accountability, compassion and a commitment to personal growth and community service.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in lesson planning, organizing materials and implementing lessons and activities, or background and skills that provide a strong foundation for performing these duties.
• Leadership experience, in a summer camp program or other setting.
• Experience working with children, especially children ages 6 – 12.
• An interest in developing innovative, creative activities for children.
• A working understanding of computers and excel or another spreadsheet program.
• A sincere commitment to the nonprofit values and mission of the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center. Knowledge and understanding of the West County community very helpful.

The following skills or experience are helpful, but are not required:

• Experience in gardening, plant knowledge and nature-based education and activities.
• Ability to apply an understanding of permaculture and eco-psychology principles to an array of activities.
• Basic knowledge of songs or instruments or dance skills. 
• Prior experience supervising employees or volunteers.
• Basic conversational Spanish-speaking skills.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (but can be provided by SCCC after hire).

Hours and Rate of Pay

• Camp Dates: June 3 through August 23.
• Hours: 24-30 hours per week.
• Rate of Pay: $12-13.50 per hour.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Sun Camp Director Celosia Arcadia at suncamp@seb.org. Please also include a list of at least three references, with phone numbers and/or emails for each.

Summer Camp Counselors Needed – Sun Camp with Miss Moon

Job Summary

Desired Qualifications

• An appreciation for children and their need for presence and enrichment and fun!
• A good imagination, sense of humor, patience, integrity, flexibility, sincerity, creativity, and enthusiasm. 
• Team player, reliable, with a positive attitude.
• An ability to set, communicate and maintain boundaries for youth in a positive way.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with co-workers, children, and parents/guardians.
• Adaptable, and able to handle stress, make transitions through the day, to maintain order and calm on walks and field trips and in multiple settings.
• Leadership skills, and ability to coordinate games and activities and participate in the planning and implementation of camp activities. 
• Knowledge of gardening, plants, cooking, and herbalism a plus. 
• Experience leading nature-based activities and crafts a plus.
• Experience working with children preferred; camp experience even better.
• Knowledge of childhood development, temperament traits, and positive parenting techniques preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification preferred (necessary training and Certification will be provided to all counselors upon hire).

Hours and Rate of Pay

• Hours: Approximately 20 per week, Monday through Friday.
• Rate of Pay: $8-$10 per hour, depending on experience.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Sun Camp Director Celosia Arcadia at suncamp@seb.org. Please also include a list of at least three references, with phone numbers and/or emails for each.