Senior Director of Camps

JCC Association of America • East Windsor, NJ

4d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Director of Camps JCC Princeton Mercer Bucks & Abrams Camps 148 Cedarville Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 Principal Responsibilities: 3 Reasons to Lead JCC Abrams Camps Impact Campers & Staff: Create innovative programs that spark joy and lasting memories for campers of all ages. Shape Year-Round Community: Build dynamic summer and year-round experiences rooted in Jewish values and connection. Lead with Passion: Inspire campers, staff, and families as a visible leader on a dedicated team and in a vibrant community. Top 3 Candidate Qualities Visionary Leader: Designs creative, age-appropriate programs that elevate the camper experience. Dynamic & Inclusive: Inspires staff and families with enthusiasm and appreciation for Jewish values. Growth-Oriented: Skilled in camper recruitment, community engagement, and camp operations to drive enrollment. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary up to $90,000, commensurate with experience. Generous PTO including 30 days plus Jewish and federal holidays. Flexible hybrid schedule: September-March (two WFH days per week), April-August (onsite as needed during the camp season). Additional benefits include free camper tuition, a healthcare stipend, and professional development opportunities. Minimum Qualifications: Leadership and Strategy Own the camp program, ensuring alignment with mission, vision, and values. Champion innovative programming across preschool to high school age groups. Serve as the outward-facing leader, energizing campers, families, staff, and the wider community. Camp Management Oversee the administration and coordination of all camp functions, including travel programs, special events, and year-round programming. Manage inspections, licensing, ACA accreditation, and compliance with county, state, and federal regulations. Develop and manage the camp budget with transparency and fiscal responsibility. Camper Recruitment Develop and execute strategies to increase camper enrollment and strengthen year-round community engagement. Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, addressing concerns, providing proactive communication, and building lasting relationships. Collaborate with the Creative Director to produce promotional and digital marketing materials. Staff Supervision and Development Recruit, hire, train, and supervise seasonal staff and leadership team members. Plan and facilitate staff training, development, and parent orientation programs. Foster an inclusive, welcoming environment where every participant is treated with dignity and respect. Community Engagement Design and lead recruitment events, open houses, and outreach efforts in the local community. Partner with the Executive Director on fundraising initiatives and agency presentations. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field. Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a day camp or youth program setting. Demonstrated success in program development, camper and staff recruitment, and operations management. Strong budgeting and fiscal management skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities. Organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities. Knowledge of Jewish culture and traditions; prior experience in Jewish programming preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite; experience with CRMs and Campsite software a plus. Sense of humor and willingness to get involved! Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 Agency Information: The JCC serves as a welcoming hub for the community, dedicated to enhancing Jewish life for all ages through engaging social, cultural, and recreational programs. At JCC Abrams Camps, we deliver a premier summer experience for campers from preschool through high school, fostering growth, connection, and joy in a safe and inclusive environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a day camp or youth program setting.
• Demonstrated success in program development, camper and staff recruitment, and operations management.
• Strong budgeting and fiscal management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Jewish culture and traditions; prior experience in Jewish programming preferred.
• Experience with CRMs and Campsite software a plus.
• Sense of humor and willingness to get involved!

Responsibilities

• Own the camp program, ensuring alignment with mission, vision, and values.
• Champion innovative programming across preschool to high school age groups.
• Serve as the outward-facing leader, energizing campers, families, staff, and the wider community.
• Oversee the administration and coordination of all camp functions, including travel programs, special events, and year-round programming.
• Manage inspections, licensing, ACA accreditation, and compliance with county, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop and manage the camp budget with transparency and fiscal responsibility.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase camper enrollment and strengthen year-round community engagement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, addressing concerns, providing proactive communication, and building lasting relationships.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director to produce promotional and digital marketing materials.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise seasonal staff and leadership team members.
• Plan and facilitate staff training, development, and parent orientation programs.
• Foster an inclusive, welcoming environment where every participant is treated with dignity and respect.
• Design and lead recruitment events, open houses, and outreach efforts in the local community.
• Partner with the Executive Director on fundraising initiatives and agency presentations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to $90,000, commensurate with experience.
• Generous PTO including 30 days plus Jewish and federal holidays.
• Flexible hybrid schedule: September-March (two WFH days per week), April-August (onsite as needed during the camp season).
• Free camper tuition
• Healthcare stipend
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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