The New Orleans Jewish Community Center
Associate Camp Director
The New Orleans Jewish Community Center, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States,
Associate Camp DirectorBetty & Milton Katz JCC1301 Springdale Rd.Cherry Hill, NJ 08003Responsibilities:
Program innovation, creation, planning, implementation and evaluationProvide insight and assistance to the Camp Director with the fiscal management of campProvide oversight, supervision and evaluation of seasonal camp leadership and programs with a core focus on the following:
Mental, Emotional and Social Health/Care Team
Work closely with Care Team Director for seasonal staffing
Disability Inclusion (Open Hearts/Open Doors)
Work in partnership with JCC Inclusion department to oversee the management of Open Hearts/Open Doors applicationsProvide supervision of the Open Hearts/Open Doors Director and assist with case manager and advocate hiring and placementsAssist Camp Director & Grants Team with the implementation of Saltzman Grant funding as it relates to Open Hearts/Open Doors
Camper Behavior Management
With seasonal camp leadership, evaluate and implement effective behavior management tools when applicable.
Participate in camper recruitment initiatives:
Identify and attend camp fairs when necessaryAttend all camper recruitment events (i.e: open house, off-season camp programming, parlor meetings, etc.)Provide camp tours for prospective familiesBuild, foster and maintain positive relationships with camp families to ensure a positive community image for Camp
Participate in staff recruitment and retention initiatives:
Identify and attend staff/career fairs when necessaryAttend staff interviewsAssist with staff application review and coordination of applications to seasonal leadershipIdentify opportunities to grow staff retention and increase overall staff satisfaction
Work with seasonal leadership to assist in program development, staffing and bunkingAttend various conferences and trainings for the purpose of staying current and keeping camp cutting edge.Assist in the completion of staff evaluations.Identify and assist with opportunities focused on year-round camp engagement including but not limited to:
Off-season programming (i.e: Fall Festival, Broadway Live, etc.)Alumni engagement and programmingFundraising opportunities
Assist with all camp communications including camp family communication and marketing initiatives in coordination with JCC MarketingAssist Camp Director & Assistant Camp Director on the implementation of special event programming (Color War, Ruach/Spirit Week, Appreciation Week, Israel Week, etc.)Assist in the implementation of the
Shlichim
program including interviews and host family coordinationOn-call responsibilities during the camp season when the Director is unavailableRepresent the JCC Camps at Medford at occasional JCC or Federation wide programming and/or special events (i.e: Open Houses, Fundraisers, etc.)Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree preferred but at minimum bachelor's, preferably in the areas of education, social work, psychology, communications, non-profit management, recreation or related fieldPrevious camp experience preferred including full-time or seasonalStrong background in day or residential campingWorking knowledge of Judaism, Jewish community and Jewish traditions with experiences in both formal and informal Jewish education preferredSalary: $65,000 - $75,000Agency Information:
The Katz JCC operates the largest Jewish Day Camp in North America, with an annual average enrollment of 1,600 campers. The JCC Camps is located in Medford, NJ and has exceptional facilities.
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Program innovation, creation, planning, implementation and evaluationProvide insight and assistance to the Camp Director with the fiscal management of campProvide oversight, supervision and evaluation of seasonal camp leadership and programs with a core focus on the following:
Mental, Emotional and Social Health/Care Team
Work closely with Care Team Director for seasonal staffing
Disability Inclusion (Open Hearts/Open Doors)
Work in partnership with JCC Inclusion department to oversee the management of Open Hearts/Open Doors applicationsProvide supervision of the Open Hearts/Open Doors Director and assist with case manager and advocate hiring and placementsAssist Camp Director & Grants Team with the implementation of Saltzman Grant funding as it relates to Open Hearts/Open Doors
Camper Behavior Management
With seasonal camp leadership, evaluate and implement effective behavior management tools when applicable.
Participate in camper recruitment initiatives:
Identify and attend camp fairs when necessaryAttend all camper recruitment events (i.e: open house, off-season camp programming, parlor meetings, etc.)Provide camp tours for prospective familiesBuild, foster and maintain positive relationships with camp families to ensure a positive community image for Camp
Participate in staff recruitment and retention initiatives:
Identify and attend staff/career fairs when necessaryAttend staff interviewsAssist with staff application review and coordination of applications to seasonal leadershipIdentify opportunities to grow staff retention and increase overall staff satisfaction
Work with seasonal leadership to assist in program development, staffing and bunkingAttend various conferences and trainings for the purpose of staying current and keeping camp cutting edge.Assist in the completion of staff evaluations.Identify and assist with opportunities focused on year-round camp engagement including but not limited to:
Off-season programming (i.e: Fall Festival, Broadway Live, etc.)Alumni engagement and programmingFundraising opportunities
Assist with all camp communications including camp family communication and marketing initiatives in coordination with JCC MarketingAssist Camp Director & Assistant Camp Director on the implementation of special event programming (Color War, Ruach/Spirit Week, Appreciation Week, Israel Week, etc.)Assist in the implementation of the
Shlichim
program including interviews and host family coordinationOn-call responsibilities during the camp season when the Director is unavailableRepresent the JCC Camps at Medford at occasional JCC or Federation wide programming and/or special events (i.e: Open Houses, Fundraisers, etc.)Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree preferred but at minimum bachelor's, preferably in the areas of education, social work, psychology, communications, non-profit management, recreation or related fieldPrevious camp experience preferred including full-time or seasonalStrong background in day or residential campingWorking knowledge of Judaism, Jewish community and Jewish traditions with experiences in both formal and informal Jewish education preferredSalary: $65,000 - $75,000Agency Information:
The Katz JCC operates the largest Jewish Day Camp in North America, with an annual average enrollment of 1,600 campers. The JCC Camps is located in Medford, NJ and has exceptional facilities.
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