Creative Director — Theme & Travel Camps

Jewish Community Center Works; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta seeks a Director of Theme & Travel Camps to oversee planning, staffing, and operations of MJCCA Day Camps' Theme and Travel Camp programs from concept through evaluation. The director also supports year-round School's Out programming and collaborates with the Day Camps leadership team.

You will supervise seasonal staff, manage budgets, vendor relationships, family communications, and daily operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in camping, recreation, education, youth programming, or related field preferred.
• Experience supervising and developing staff.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Creative thinker with ability to develop engaging, age-appropriate programming.
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to delegate, provide feedback, and hold staff accountable.
• Comfortable working with children, families, staff, vendors, and community partners.
• Flexible and adaptable when plans or circumstances change.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required by the camp calendar.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and evaluate annual Theme & Travel Camp offerings, including researching new programs, destinations, activities, and experiences.
• Develop age-appropriate schedules, curriculum, activities, and staff resources.
• Create accurate program information for registration, marketing, and family communications.
• Monitor enrollment and adjust programming, staffing, and resources as needed.
• Evaluate programs and trips and recommend improvements for future seasons.
• Research and select destinations, activities, transportation, and vendors within budgets.
• Plan and manage itineraries, reservations, tickets, transportation, waivers, and required documentation.
• Prepare staff with itineraries, camper information, emergency procedures, and expectations.
• Develop contingency plans and respond to transportation, weather, camper, and other trip-related issues.
• Maintain relationships with attractions, transportation providers, contractors, and community partners.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate Theme & Travel Camp staff.
• Supervise seasonal Unit Heads, Program Assistants, and counselors.
• Establish clear expectations, delegate responsibilities, and hold staff accountable.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and support and address performance concerns as needed.
• Participate in Day Camps orientation, training, and staff development.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program development

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Creative thinking

Budget management

Job description

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta seeks a Director of Theme & Travel Camps to oversee planning, staffing, and operations of MJCCA Day Camps' Theme and Travel Camp programs from concept through evaluation. The director also supports year-round School's Out programming and collaborates with the Day Camps leadership team.

You will supervise seasonal staff, manage budgets, vendor relationships, family communications, and daily operations.