Assistant Camp Director — Program, Inclusion & Growth

Jewish Community Center; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision care

403b plan eligible

Group term life insurance

Voluntary disability insurance plan

FSA & HSA options available

Gym membership

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center in Cherry Hill, NJ is seeking a Camp Administrative Professional for a full-time, 35-hour workweek to lead program development and oversee camp operations. The role focuses on fiscal management, staffing oversight, and ensuring strong partnerships with the Inclusion department and Federation grants team.

Ideal candidates will have a related degree (Master's preferred) and prior camp experience, with a background in day or residential camping and knowledge of Jewish

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred but at minimum bachelors
• 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 preferred

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 Mental, Emotional and Social Health/Care Team
• Work with Care Team Director for seasonal staffing
• Identify opportunities to grow staff retention and increase overall staff satisfaction
• Assist with staff recruitment and coordination of applications to seasonal leadership
• Attend camper recruitment events and provide camp tours for prospective families
• Assist in the implementation of special event programming (Color War, Ruach/Spirit Week, Israel Week)
• On call responsibilities during the camp season when the Director is unavailable
• EE0 statements and equal opportunity language included in the posting

Skills

Camp administration

Budget management

Staff supervision

Program development

Grant coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Jewish Community Center in Cherry Hill, NJ is seeking a Camp Administrative Professional for a full-time, 35-hour workweek to lead program development and oversee camp operations. The role focuses on fiscal management, staffing oversight, and ensuring strong partnerships with the Inclusion department and Federation grants team.

Ideal candidates will have a related degree (Master's preferred) and prior camp experience, with a background in day or residential camping and knowledge of Jewish