Camp Communications & Marketing Manager

Atlanta, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement options

Generous vacation

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Camp Barney Medintz in Atlanta, GA seeks a Communications & Marketing Manager to lead camper recruitment marketing, family communications, and the registration process using CampMinder. The role moves from the Atlanta office in non-summer months to the camp in Cleveland, GA during summer.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years in operations, marketing, or nonprofit administration with CampMinder experience preferred. Strong written/verbal communication and PM skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–4 years of experience in operations, registration, marketing, communications, or camp/nonprofit administration.
• Experience with camp registration software CampMinder strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational and project-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead camper and staff recruitment marketing campaigns and messaging.
• Maintain external camp presence and family-facing directories to support recruitment.
• Collaborate on staff recruitment messaging and materials targeting students and graduates.
• Oversee CampMinder administration including sessions, forms, and enrollment caps.
• Manage the annual registration cycle and troubleshoot registration issues.
• Oversee summer office operations and supervise temporary staff.

Skills

Recruitment marketing

Communications

Project management

CRM tools

Email marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CampMinder

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Camp Communications & Marketing Manager

Atlanta, GA, US

24 days ago Requisition ID: 1141

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

The Camp Communications & Marketing Manager plays a central role in Camp Barney Medintz's year-round success, leading camper and staff recruitment marketing, family communications, and the summer camp office, while also owning the camper registration process and our CampMinder platform. This role is often a family's first and most consistent point of contact with Camp Barney, from their first click on our website through the final form submitted before opening day.

The position is based in Camp Barney Medintz's Atlanta office during the non-summer months, relocating to camp in Cleveland, GA for the summer season.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Lead camper and staff recruitment marketing, developing campaigns, materials, and messaging that showcase Camp Barney Medintz's programs, culture, and dual staffing model of counselors and specialists.
• Manage camp's presence in external camp fair guides and family-facing directories, such as the JCamping Camp Fair, to support new camper family recruitment.
• Partner with the Associate Director and Executive Director on staff recruitment strategy, including messaging and materials aimed at college students, young professionals, and returning staff.
• Track recruitment goals and results across camper enrollment and staff hiring, adjusting strategy and messaging throughout the year as needed.

Marketing

• Partner with the Associate Director, Executive Director, and the Marcus JCC of Atlanta’s Marketing Department to execute an annual marketing plan that positions Camp Barney Medintz as a premier camp destination for young people.
• Maintain and update the camp website, email marketing campaigns, and social media content calendar.

Communications

• Serve as a primary point of contact for family-facing communications throughout the year and during the summer season.
• Draft, edit, and distribute family newsletters, updates, and announcements with a consistent, warm, and professional voice.
• Maintain consistency of Camp Barney's terminology and traditions, including Our Summer Place, Milk Line, Unit Heads, Head Specialists, and Cabins, across all materials.
• Support emergency and crisis communications protocols in partnership with camp leadership.

Registration & CampMinder Administration

• Serve as the camp's primary administrator of CampMinder, our registration software, including session setup, form building, and enrollment caps.
• Manage the full annual registration cycle, including returning-family and new-family registration windows, ensuring a smooth and timely process for all families.
• Troubleshoot family-facing registration issues, payment plans, and system errors.
• Generate and analyze registration reports to inform staffing, cabin assignments, and program planning.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of camper and family data throughout the year.
• Train summer office staff on CampMinder use and registration procedures.

Summer Office Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the camp office throughout the summer season.
• Interview, hire, train, and supervise summer office staff.
• Serve as a key resource for parents, staff, and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and organized front-of-house experience.
• Manage office systems, supplies, and administrative workflows to support smooth daily camp operations.

Forms Process Management

• Own the end-to-end forms process for campers and staff, including health forms, permission forms, and onboarding paperwork.
• Ensure all required forms are collected, tracked, and compliant with camp, state, and American Camp Association standards ahead of arrival.
• Partner with the Health Center and HR teams on form requirements, deadlines, and follow-up.
• Build and maintain forms-tracking dashboards to give camp leadership clear visibility into completion status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–4 years of experience in operations, registration, marketing, communications, or camp/nonprofit administration.
• Experience with camp registration software (CampMinder or similar) strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with careful attention to tone and detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; experience with email marketing and CRM tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with Jewish culture, values, and traditions is a plus.
• Experience in a Jewish nonprofit or summer camp setting is a plus.
• A genuine passion for Camp Barney Medintz's mission and the ability to convey it through clear, engaging communication.

Additional Information

• Competitive benefits package, including medical insurance, retirement options, generous vacation package, and flexible work environment.
• Position is eligible for the Jewish Community Professional (JCP) Tuition Grant in Atlanta. The JCP Tuition Grant Program provides up to half off tuition to any participating, eligible Jewish day school in Atlanta.
• This description reflects the current scope of the role and may evolve as the needs of Camp Barney Medintz grow and change.
• Marcus Jewish Community Center / Camp Barney Medintz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.