Assistant Camp Director: Programs, Growth & Inclusion

Samost Jewish Family and Children's Service of Southern New Jersey; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

403b plan

Group term life insurance

Voluntary disability insurance

FSA/HSA options

Gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Roger & Jane Davis JCC Camps at Medford in New Jersey seeks a Camp Director-level leader to oversee and enhance year-round and seasonal programming. The role emphasizes program development, staff leadership, and collaboration with grants and inclusion teams to support Open Hearts/Open Doors initiatives.

The position reports to camp leadership, focuses on health and safety, and requires strong community relations to build a positive camp experience for families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred but at minimum bachelor’s, 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

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 focus on 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 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 Saltzman Grant funding as it relates to Open Hearts/Open Doors

Skills

Camp experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Roger & Jane Davis JCC Camps at Medford in New Jersey seeks a Camp Director-level leader to oversee and enhance year-round and seasonal programming. The role emphasizes program development, staff leadership, and collaboration with grants and inclusion teams to support Open Hearts/Open Doors initiatives.

The position reports to camp leadership, focuses on health and safety, and requires strong community relations to build a positive camp experience for families.