Senior Camp Programs & Leadership Assistant

JFCS 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, and vision care

403b plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA & HSA options

Gym membership

Job summary

JFCS of Southern New Jersey is seeking a Camp Program Leader for The Roger & Jane Davis JCC Camps at Medford. The role oversees program development, staffing, and collaboration with the Federation grants team to secure funding for Open Hearts/Open Doors initiatives.

Strong emphasis on inclusion, camp safety, and community engagement. You will work with a diverse team to advance year-round camp programming, support caregiver partnerships, and coordinate outreach at camp fairs and open houses.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred but at minimum bachelors, preferably 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 with experiences in both formal and informal Jewish education 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
• Disability Inclusion (Open Hearts/Open Doors)
• Work with Care Team Director for seasonal staffing
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities with Federation grants team
• Assist Camp Director and Grants Team with Saltzman Grant funding as it relates to Open Hearts/Open Doors
• Camper behaviour management and recruitment initiatives
• Attend camper recruitment events and conduct camp tours for families
• Support staff recruitment and retention efforts and staff interviews
• Collaborate on year-round camp engagement and off-season programming
• Represent the camps at federation and community events

Skills

Camp experience

Seasonal camp work

Staff supervision

Community relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

JFCS of Southern New Jersey is seeking a Camp Program Leader for The Roger & Jane Davis JCC Camps at Medford. The role oversees program development, staffing, and collaboration with the Federation grants team to secure funding for Open Hearts/Open Doors initiatives.

Strong emphasis on inclusion, camp safety, and community engagement. You will work with a diverse team to advance year-round camp programming, support caregiver partnerships, and coordinate outreach at camp fairs and open houses.