Assistant Camp Director 2

JFCS of Southern New Jersey; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); In loco; USD 70.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision care

403b plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA & HSA options

Gym membership

Descrizione del lavoro

JFCS of Southern New Jersey is seeking a Camp Program Leader for The Roger & Jane Davis JCC Camps at Medford. The role oversees program development, staffing, and collaboration with the Federation grants team to secure funding for Open Hearts/Open Doors initiatives.

Strong emphasis on inclusion, camp safety, and community engagement. You will work with a diverse team to advance year-round camp programming, support caregiver partnerships, and coordinate outreach at camp fairs and open houses.

Competenze

• Master’s degree preferred but at minimum bachelors, preferably in education, social work, psychology, communications, non-profit management, recreation or related field
• Previous camp experience preferred including full time or seasonal
• Strong background in day or residential camping
• Working knowledge of Judaism, Jewish community and Jewish traditions with experiences in both formal and informal Jewish education preferred

Mansioni

• Program innovation, creation, planning, implementation and evaluation
• Provide insight and assistance to the Camp Director with the fiscal management of camp
• Provide oversight, supervision and evaluation of seasonal camp leadership and programs
• Disability Inclusion (Open Hearts/Open Doors)
• Work with Care Team Director for seasonal staffing
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities with Federation grants team
• Assist Camp Director and Grants Team with Saltzman Grant funding as it relates to Open Hearts/Open Doors
• Camper behaviour management and recruitment initiatives
• Attend camper recruitment events and conduct camp tours for families
• Support staff recruitment and retention efforts and staff interviews
• Collaborate on year-round camp engagement and off-season programming
• Represent the camps at federation and community events

Conoscenze

Camp experience

Seasonal camp work

Staff supervision

Community relations

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Requisition ID: 2325

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Job Summary:

The Roger & Jane Davis JCC Camps at Medford enriches the lives of children by teaching value

Job Responsibilities:

• Program innovation, creation, planning, implementation and evaluation
• Provide insight and assistance to the Camp Director with the fiscal management of camp
• Provide oversight, supervision and evaluation of seasonal camp leadership and programs with a core focus on the following:
• Mental, Emotional and Social Health/Care Team
• Work closely with Care Team Director for seasonal staffing
• Work in partnership with Federation grants team to identify and successfully implement grant opportunities
• Disability Inclusion (Open Hearts/Open Doors)
• Work in partnership with JCC Inclusion department to oversee the management of Open Hearts/Open Doors applications
• Provide supervision of the Open Hearts/Open Doors Director and assist with case manager and advocate hiring and placements
• Assist Camp Director & Grants Team with the implementation of Saltzman Grant funding as it relates to Open Hearts/Open Doors
• Camper Behaviour Management
• With seasonal camp leadership, evaluate and implement effective behaviour management tools when applicable.
• Participate in camper recruitment initiatives:
• Identity and attend camp fairs when necessary
• Attend all camper recruitment events (i.e: open house, off-season camp programming, parlor meetings, etc.)
• Provide camp tours for prospective families
• Build, foster and maintain positive relationship with camp families to ensure a positive community image for Camp
• Participate in staff recruitment and retention initiatives:
• Identify and attend staff/career fairs when necessary
• Attend staff interviews
• Assist with staff application review and coordination of applications to seasonal leadership
• Identify opportunities to grow staff retention and increase overall staff satisfaction
• Work with seasonal leadership to assist in programme development, staffing and bunking
• Attend various conferences and training for the purpose of staying current and keeping camp cutting edge.
• Assist in the completion of staff evaluations.
• Identify and assist with opportunities focused on year-round camp engagement including but not limited to:
• Off-season programming (i.e: Camp Engagement Programs, Fundraisers, etc.)
• Alumni engagement and programming
• Fundraising opportunities
• Assist with all camp communications including camp family communication and marketing initiatives in coordination with JCC Marketing
• Assist Camp Director & Assistant Camp Director on the implementation of special event programming (Color War, Ruach/Spirit Week, Appreciation Week, Israel Week, etc.)
• • Assist in the implementation of the Shlichimprogram including interviews and host family coordination
  • On call responsibilities during the camp season when the Director is unavailable

  Represent the Roger & Jane Davis JCC Camps at Medford at occasional JCC or Federation wide programming and/or special events (i.e: Open Houses, Fundraisers, etc.)

• Identify and assist with opportunities focused on year-round camp engagement including but not limited to:
• Off-season programming (i.e: Camp Engagement Programs, Fundraisers, etc.)
• Alumni engagement and programming
• Fundraising opportunities
• Assist with all camp communications including camp family communication and marketing initiatives in coordination with JCC Marketing
• Assist Camp Director & Assistant Camp Director on the implementation of special event programming (Color War, Ruach/Spirit Week, Appreciation Week, Israel Week, etc.)
• • Assist in the implementation of the Shlichimprogram including interviews and host family coordination
  • On call responsibilities during the camp season when the Director is unavailable

  Represent the Roger & Jane Davis JCC Camps at Medford at occasional JCC or Federation wide programming and/or special events (i.e: Open Houses, Fundraisers, etc.)

Required Educations & Experience:

• Master’s degree preferred but at minimum bachelors, preferably in the areas of education, social work, psychology, communications, non-profit management, recreation or related field
• Previous camp experience preferred including full time or seasonal
• Strong background in day or residential camping
• Working knowledge of Judaism, Jewish community and Jewish traditions with experiences in both formal and informal Jewish education preferred

Benefits include: Generous PTO; Medical, dental, and vision care included; 403b plan eligible; Group term life insurance; Voluntary disability insurance plan; FSA & HSA options available; Gym membership included and other employee discounts are available.

EEO Statement:

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, and our family of agencies, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon a person’s actual or perceived gender, race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital/civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, veteran or military status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, or other legally protected characteristics.

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