Camp Director

JCCs of North America • East Windsor, NJ

85d

About The Position

The Camp Director reports to the Executive Director and works on the development, implementation, and supervision of all key aspects of camping including camp 365 programs, special events, budgeting, and staff recruitment. The Camp Director provides leadership of the Camp, including but not limited to, administration, coordination, and supervision of all functions within the organization in accordance with the values, vision, and mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 5+ years of day camp experience in a supervisory role
• Experience managing youth or family programs
• Experience in creating and managing program budgets
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate information clearly (both written and oral)
• Extremely organized and detailed oriented; Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Ability and desire to work independently and as a team member with the community and other employees
• Positive, upbeat and enthusiastic about working in a non-profit environment
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse group that includes JCC staff, parents, lay leaders, children and the public
• Knowledge of Jewish culture, traditions, and community, and previous experience in Jewish programming.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Suite, required. Knowledge of DonorPerfect and Campsite, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and evaluate camp programs that meet the needs and interests of the camps target populations and ensure their delivery in a safe and quality manner
• Develop and implement yearly recruitment strategies to increase camper enrollment
• Manage travel programs including negotiating contracts and developing trip itineraries
• Provide Fiscal management and oversight of camp budget
• Develop vision and strategies for summer and year-round camp offerings by assessing competition, determining strategic opportunities, and mirroring them with the mission of the J
• Track camper retention for maximum enrollment
• Manage inspections and yearly permits to ensure camp compliance
• Communicate with parents on events, open houses, registration, forms & payments
• Liaise with parents to resolve any major problems or proactive goal setting or camp plans
• Assist in opening and closing of camp with pre-camp staff and contracted vendors
• Develop camp committee and maintain strong year-round relationships
• Work with the ED with planning and execution of all camp fundraising initiatives
• Assist in presentations for agency meetings such as board, leadership, finance
• Collaborate with the Creative Director on fliers, brochures, and other promotional materials as well as communications including social media, email and websites.
• Attend JCC events, department meetings and community events as needed. Some nights and weekends required.
• Recruit, hire and train staff
• Develop and schedule staff training sessions & parent orientations
• Supervise Leadership Team members and meet regularly to review goals
• Create and actively promote a comfortable and welcoming environment where every participant is treated with dignity and respect, in a friendly, personalized manner
• Serve as a resource and role model for campers and staff on all camp-related issues

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree