Camp Interlaken Director

Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Camp Interlaken JCC seeks a dynamic, passionate, and experienced professional to lead our camp community. This is an extraordinary opportunity to build upon Camp Interlaken’s 60-year legacy of friendship, growth, and Jewish community.

This is a year-round, high-impact position where you will be responsible for translating our vision into a values-based, high-quality experience for campers and staff, ensuring every aspect of camp reflects our pursuit of excellence and spirit of community.

If you are a proven leader with a deep commitment to Jewish life, youth development, and building inclusive, supportive communities, this could be the next career for you!

What You'll Do: The Core of the Role

As the Director of Camp Interlaken JCC, you will provide year-round leadership, working closely with the Executive Director and JCC partners to ensure a mission-driven and financially sustainable operation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience in Jewish camping, youth development, or nonprofit management.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory and leadership experience in Jewish camping or a related setting.
• Knowledge and passion for the North American Jewish community, the State of Israel, and Jewish history, traditions, and customs.
• Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to work effectively with staff and campers of all ages.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and public speaking skills; customer-service orientation with diplomacy and discretion is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to be a highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented self-starter.

Nice To Haves

• A strong track record in developing new initiatives and driving them from concept to execution.
• The ability to receive and provide constructive feedback in a growth-minded environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, year-round leadership for all camp activities and operations.
• Directly supervise and mentor the Assistant and Administrative Directors, fostering professional growth and a collaborative culture.
• Partner with the Executive Director on strategic planning, long-term development, and financial sustainability, including the annual operating budget.
• Serve as the chief ambassador for Camp Interlaken to families, alumni, lay leaders, and the broader community.
• Oversee all aspects of camper recruitment, enrollment, and retention, ensuring target goals are met and the community remains vibrant and inclusive.
• Manage parent communication with empathy and professionalism, addressing inquiries and sensitive concerns discreetly.
• Guide the Assistant Director in staff hiring, training, and supervision, including the execution of robust pre-camp and on-site training programs.
• Oversee all aspects of camper and staff care, including health, wellness, and behavior management, fostering a safe and supportive environment.
• Ensure the camp's full compliance with American Camp Association (ACA) and health department accreditation and licensure standards.
• Coordinate with the Administrative Director on logistics, HR, transportation, and other operational systems.

Benefits

• Participation in a defined contribution 403(b) retirement plan, JCC contribution at 1 year of employment
• Paid time for vacation, personal or sick days
• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance coverage
• Paid observance of secular, religious, and floating holidays
• Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability at 1 year of employment
• 2-week sabbatical with stipend every 3 years of employment
• JCC Membership. Every active staff member receives a full JCC membership at no cost which includes membership to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facility.
• JCC Program Discounts. Employees receive significant discounts on virtually all programs offered at the JCC including early childhood education, camps, before & after school, fitness & aquatics classes, cultural, and enrichment programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees