Program Manager

Marcus Jewish Community Center Of Atl•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Program Manager assists the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director in planning, directing, supervising, and implementing all aspects of Camp Isidore Alterman. As part of the year-round MJCCA Day Camps team, the role supports camper enrollment, staff engagement, and the development of programs for MJCCA Day Camps and School’s Out Camp. The position also provides support to Club J After-School and BBYO. The Program Manager helps supervise and evaluate Activity Leaders, including Shlichim (Israeli ambassadors), and oversees the Staff-in-Training program for rising ninth graders. The role plans camp curricula and special events, organizes supplies and activity materials, supports Shlichim recruitment and engagement, assists with staff interviews and training, and manages School’s Out Camp during the school year. The position develops staff and camper recruitment and retention strategies, supports camper behavior management, provides customer service to families, and helps maintain a positive camp culture. Additional work includes staffing BBYO weekend conventions and evening programs, supporting Club J during the school year, working camp tours and expos, and filling in for the Assistant Director when needed. The role requires a commitment to the Day Camp and School’s Out Camp calendar, including nights and weekends as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
Prior childcare experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, including exercising sound judgment and supporting the well-being of children.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a camp environment.
Knowledge of Jewish culture, traditions, and values, and the ability to integrate them into engaging camp activities and curriculum.
Knowledge of CampMinder.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise and evaluate Activity Leaders, including Shlichim, in collaboration with the Camp Director and Assistant Director.
Plan and oversee the Staff-in-Training program for rising ninth graders in collaboration with the SIT Unit Head.
Plan curriculum for specialty and counselor-led activities, including arts and crafts, STEAM, outdoor cooking, edible art, dance, music, Israeli culture, drama, CIA Jr., special events, and rainy-day programming.
Order and organize camp supplies and assemble activity bins for unit shelters and activity areas.
Support Shlichim recruitment and engagement, including recruiting Shlichim and host families and meeting with Shlichim about their programming.
Assist the CIA team with interviews for more than 160 staff members.
Recruit, staff, and train Head Bus Counselors.
Assist with planning and implementing staff orientation and weekly staff meetings.
Plan, execute, and manage School’s Out Camp during the school year in collaboration with the MJCCA Day Camps Team.
Plan School’s Out Camp curriculum, order activity supplies, hire program staff, and organize their hiring process.
Develop and implement staff and camper recruitment strategies, including school outreach, camp tours, and recruitment events.
Promote staff retention through a positive camp culture, staff outings, appreciation, and recognition.
Coordinate recruitment efforts for camp host families.
Use sound judgment regarding policies, procedures, and the well-being of children in Camp Isidore Alterman and MJCCA programs.
Support counselors and unit heads with camper behavior management.
Support camper recruitment and retention through phone calls, customer service, and email.
Work camp tours, camp expos, and nights and weekends as needed, and follow the Day Camp and School’s Out Camp calendar.
Fill in for the Assistant Director when the Assistant Director is absent.
Assist with BBYO programming, including staffing three to four weekend conventions per year and attending evening programs as needed.
Build relationships with Jewish teens and serve as a role model and mentor.
Provide additional support in the Club J After-School program, working with children daily during the school year.