Director, Camp, Youth & Family Services

Choose901; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Jewish Community Center in Memphis seeks a Director of Camp, Youth and Family Services to lead Day Camp, J Club After School, Family Programming, Camp 365, and Kids’ Night Out, advancing mission-driven programs with Jewish values.

The role oversees staff, budgets, enrollment tracking, and marketing collaboration, with responsibilities for hiring, training, and ensuring ACA accreditation, while maintaining a nurturing, safe environment for youth and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 2–5 years of related work experience required.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience managing budgets and program operations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to train and manage staff, including seasonal and leadership staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative programming for youth and teens.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and program management or registration software systems.
• Dynamic and innovative with strong organizational skills and outstanding interpersonal skills relating to adults and children.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and extended hours during Day Camp season.
• Independent judgment, initiative and advanced administrative skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Assistant Director and Administrative Assistant of the Camp, Youth and Family Services Department and all part-time Camp and Youth Programming Staff
• Lead the planning and execution of all Camp, Youth and Family Services programming: Day Camp, Camp 365, J Club After School Program, After School Clubs, Family Programming, Kid’s Night Out
• Collaborate with our Director for Center for Jewish Living and Learning to incorporate meaningful Jewish content and experiences in programming areas
• Develop, implement and manage departmental budgets
• Lead hiring, onboarding, training and supervision of year-round and seasonal staff
• Responsible for managing and reporting enrollment numbers noting key benchmarks
• Monitor, manage, and report enrollment numbers while tracking key benchmarks and growth metrics
• Develop and execute year-round camp and youth engagement opportunities
• Collaborate with the Marketing Department to create and execute marketing plans for all Camp, Youth and Family Services programming
• Serve as a member of the MJCC Management Team and participate in monthly Management Team meetings
• Ensure annual American Camp Association Accreditation is maintained
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Program development

Collaboration

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Program management software

Job description

Memphis Jewish Community Center in Memphis seeks a Director of Camp, Youth and Family Services to lead Day Camp, J Club After School, Family Programming, Camp 365, and Kids’ Night Out, advancing mission-driven programs with Jewish values.

The role oversees staff, budgets, enrollment tracking, and marketing collaboration, with responsibilities for hiring, training, and ensuring ACA accreditation, while maintaining a nurturing, safe environment for youth and families.