Job Title: Senior Director, Camp Leadership

Salary: $90,000-100,000

Start Date: Ready Now!

Location:

Fall, Winter & Spring: Remote (Work from Home / Local BBYO Office)
Summer: On-Site at CommonPoint Retreat Center

Explore a rewarding career at BBYO, a leading pluralistic Jewish teen movement. Here, you'll find a fulfilling career that impacts the community. Join a team of mission-driven, passionate professionals and make a meaningful difference in Jewish teen's lives worldwide. INSPIRING TODAY. BUILDING TOMORROW.

At BBYO, we’re motivated by our mission, inspiring us to reimagine work to make it fun, flexible, and fulfilling. We are looking for a passionate Senior Director, Camp Leadership to join our team and make a difference. As a Senior Director, Camp Leadership, you’ll play a pivotal role in overall supervision and operations of BBYO’s Chapter Leadership Training Conference (CLTC). Alongside your teammates, you’ll connect in a dynamic environment and create a positive impact on teens, our community, and the world.

This is a full-time, year-round position. The Senior Director will reside at CommonPoint Retreat Center in Wayne County, PA during the summer camp season. The Senior Director will be responsible for recruitment of teens for all BBYO Camp Leadership programs, content and operations of the CLTC program, hiring and supervision of staff (in conjunction with the AVP, Camp Leadership) and evaluation of the program after the summer.

SHAPING THE FUTURE FOR TEENS AND YOURSELF

As a Senior Director, Camp Leadership, year-round responsibilities will include:

Responsible for recruitment of teens for all camp leadership programs
Travel throughout the school year to BBYO communities to promote domestic summer programs
Responsible for working with regional staff to strategize and execute plans to meet registration goals
Host staff and teen rally calls throughout the year
Host zoom recruitment office hours
Plan and lead zoom summer recruitment calls for families
Oversee CRM system for tracking campers and staff and all relevant information needed for summer
Responsible for general running and operations of camp including supervising lead staff of program, operations, admin, wellness and college aged counselors (madrichim).
Recruit, hire, place, train, and manage seasonal employees (in conjunction with AVP, Camp Leadership)
Create recruitment plan for madrichim
Engage community partners to create a pipeline of candidates for summer jobs
Review all applications in Greenhouse
Interview staff with summer Madrichim team, place staff in appropriate positions and upload hiring information to Customer Service Director
Work with Camp and Madrichim supervisors to create and implement Madrichim training and orientation
Meet with CommonPoint camp leadership throughout the year to plan and prep for the summer
Daily schedule and when BBYO programs need space from (host camp)
Meet daily throughout the summer for operation requests and updates
Responsible for maintaining budget of CLTC program
Liaison with marketing team to ensure high quality marketing materials for external communication and recruitment efforts of domestic leadership programs.
Implement educational curriculum and standards for all experiences partnered with the BBYO content team
Work with the AVP, Camp Leadership and the full camp Leadership Team to prepare and conduct pre-camp and in-service staff training
In collaboration with AVP, Camp Leadership supervise office procedures, opening-and closing-day procedures for staff and campers
Other duties as assigned
Camp Season responsibilities will include:

Residing at CommonPoint Retreat Center and function as Camp Director
Supervising lead staff of program, operations, admin, wellness and college aged counselors (madrichim).
Responsible for general running and operations of camp and supervising camp operations staff; responsible for camp schedule, daily logistics, supplies, bus operations, copiers, rental cars, golf carts and other related items
Responsible for the day-to-day relationship with host camp including designee, related to housekeeping, maintenance, kitchen and facility needs
Build community between the 25-30 staff and approximately 100-125 teens each session.
Lead the opening and closing teams to unpack and pack camp
Oversee BBYO camp business office, including troubleshooting, parent communication, discipline, and physical and mental health.
Provide an atmosphere for developing good morale and camp culture. Ensure that camp atmosphere is conducive to a successful and fun environment.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR MAKING A LASTING IMPACT

BENEFITS OF OUR DYNAMIC AND SUPPORTIVE WORKPLACE

Own Your Balance:
Flexible work environment
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
18 paid secular and Jewish holidays PLUS two-week long office/department shutdowns

Invest in Your Well-being:
Medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability, and 2.5x salary life insurance
Generous 403b and Roth retirement plan with vested match
Free access to WellHub, which includes access to gyms, online workouts and wellness apps

Family First Environment:
Teen Involvement Benefit stipend
Flexibility in bringing child(ren) on business travel
Generous paid parental leave
We also pay for your TSA pre-check, provide a home technology allowance and have pet insurance options!

BE A PART OF A LEGACY…

that celebrates our rich, century-long history of enhancing the Jewish experience to build a meaningful, teen-led future
with an inclusive culture where authenticity is celebrated, respect is given, and fun is encouraged
built on trust and empowerment, offering flexibility in where you work and autonomy in how it gets done

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Join our Year Round Adventure at Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp as Assistant Director!

Are you ready to bring the magic of camp to every season? Sprout Brooklyn is looking for an Assistant Camp Director with enthusiasm and a love for camp! If you’re passionate about crafting unforgettable moments and making a profound impact on the lives of Jewish children, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

About Us:
Young Judaea Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp, nestled in Red Hook, offers a unique Hebrew dual-language camp experience for children entering Pre-K through 5th grade. We create a dynamic space for children from diverse backgrounds to form a joyful community based on Jewish values, a shared connection to Israel and the Hebrew language.

The Role:
We’re seeking a collaborative team player with a dynamic personality to help us bring summer to life all year round. As our Assistant Camp Director you’ll be responsible for educational programming, staff recruitment, hiring, and providing essential support to our day-to-day operations. This is not your typical desk job, but a hands-on, creative, role. The Assistant Director is not afraid to stand up in front of a crowd, wears multiple hats, thrives in diversity, and has camp vision. It's full of opportunities for someone to shine! The Ideal Candidate:

Loves camp
-Is both a thought partner and can work independently
-Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
-Can oversee a project from start to finish with autonomy
-Exhibits flexibility
-Can manage stress with a smile and a chuckle
-Excels in organization and is tech savvy including social media

Key responsibilities:
-Spearheading staff recruitment and managing the hiring process for seasonal staff
-Overseeing summer payroll, accounts payable and vendor accounts
-Coordinating exciting field trips and special events
-Planning and executing comprehensive staff training and development
-Participating in occasional weekend/evening camper and staff recruitment events
-Providing year-round programming
-Building the educational program components and crafting the camp calendar

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Hashomer Hatzair (“Hashomer”) is the US branch of a worldwide progressive Zionist youth movement that was founded in 1913 and is celebrating its 100th anniversary in the United States. Hashomer operates a summer camp in the Catskills and has year-round programming. In addition, it offers support to international Hashomer Hatzair (the “world movement”) and its sister organizations. To learn more, visit https://campshomria.com/

POSITION OVERVIEW
The part time bookkeeper will join the staff of a small NY office and will play an integral role in handling all aspects of bookkeeping, including tracking, classifying and recording all financial transactions for Hashomer. In addition to the summer camp, Hashomer offers members opportunities to participate in Israel programs that are run by the world movement. This position includes light bookkeeping for some of Hashomer’s sister organizations, including the world movement and Achvat Amim, among others.

This is a part-time position, with hours expected to be around 12-15 hours per week, with mid-April through mid-August being the busiest time.
Start date: ASAP, with ample overlap with incumbent for training purposes.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage donations made to organization – record donations and enter information in database and quick books, deposit donations, send out acknowledgement letters to donors
Manage tuition and other payments made for movement activities, including summer camp, year round programming and Israel programs
Manage bank accounts and all transactions
Prepare monthly financial reports for board
Work with staff and the finance committee to prepare the annual budget and periodic updates
Work with Hashomer’s sister organizations to record and transmit donations and grants received from the United States
Manage and process all incoming mail
Ensure payroll and all related tax reports are executed
Issue paychecks for all staff, including paychecks for temporary staff hired for the summer
Issue W-2s for permanent staff and 1099s for part-time staff
Coordinate with accountant to facilitate audit report and preparation of 990
Pay all office bills, record and track expenses

Some initial work will need to be done to move our records to on-line Quickbooks

The School Age Services team at the Pozez JCC of Northern VA is looking for our next Assistant Director of Camp and Afterschool. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for excellence, hold a strong work ethic, and can serve as a strong, positive role model for
children and staff.

We are a dedicated, creative, and considerate group who wholeheartedly believe in the positive outcomes that camp, afterschool, and youth programming provide. Our team is focused on improving our programs, our JCC, and ourselves through thought leadership, active community participation, and continual growth. We value humor and hard-work, creativity and intentionality, enthusiasm and professionalism. Our team is looking for someone that wants to grow alongside others, can find creative answers to challenges, and enjoys being in an office with others.

This is a full-time year-round position for someone looking to pursue a career in camping/youth programming.

Essential Position Duties (includes, but are not limited to):

Staff Management
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and coordinating staff, including managing employment
procedures, and daily supervision.
• Assist in leading in the creation and implementation of staff training, manuals, and orientations
for Camp Achva.
• Assist in researching and developing best practices for camp to implement throughout the
summer, including current theories in child development, relevant Jewish themes and values,
and soft skills

Programming
• Assist in managing and staying up-to-date with camp social media accounts (Facebook,
Instagram).
• Assist in developing, scaling and executing on summer programs
• Assist in supply purchasing

Position Overview
The Development Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director and Director of Development to ensure that the day-to-day operations of the Development Department, including but not limited to database and project management, donor stewardship, campaign materials, and special events are well executed. This person also provides executive assistance to the Executive Director and Director of Development, enabling them to implement The Vilna’s new strategic plan and capital campaign.

The successful candidate must possess strong attention to detail with a proven track record of self-direction and will be excited to deliver strong customer service and manage behind-the-scenes development processes. Advanced data entry and digital skills, along with demonstrated experience in project management and organizational systems, are preferred. The ideal candidate is passionate about arts and culture, historic preservation, and the Boston Jewish immigrant story.

Responsibilities
Gift Entry and Database Management (40%)
Manage CRM database and maintain accuracy of data; enter prospect, donor, and stakeholder data including up-to-date contact information, meeting notes, and future tasks.
Optimize use of CRM database to create reports that drive development activities and success.
Deposit, track, and acknowledge all philanthropic gifts and pledges.
Conduct thorough research on prospective and current donors.

Executive Assistance for Executive Director and Director of Development (40%)
Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Director of Development as needed, including scheduling meetings, preparing meeting materials, and coordinating meeting follow up.
Work closely with the Director of Development to organize and manage donor engagement cycles of research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Manage grant applications and reporting processes.

Donor Communications and Special Events (20%)
Assist marketing team with development of annual fund and other campaign materials including writing appeals, drafting copy for website and collateral, and crafting social media strategies.
Collaborate with the marketing team on material design and website integration.
Assist with planning and executing cultivation and fundraising events.
Staff public programs and donor events; ensure that participants feel valued and engaged.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree minimum
2-3 years of professional experience
Demonstrated experience and skill in grants and donor management
Familiarity with database management and marketing principles
Proficiency in Google Workspace and ability to learn computer programs quickly

Ideal Qualities
Aligned with The Vilna’s mission and values
Highly organized and data-oriented: enjoys spreadsheets, data input, tracking to drive goal-oriented activities and success
People-oriented, comfortable and eager to engage with donors and program participants
Takes initiative and can work independently, but likes to ask questions and collaborate with professional staff and volunteer leadership
Capacity to juggle multiple priorities efficiently, while balancing overarching goals and various projects with flexibility and speed
Superb interpersonal, verbal, written, and digital communication skills
Thoroughness and attention to detail
Curiosity and a willingness to learn
Willingness to work nights and weekends
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Salary range and benefits: $50,000 – $55,000, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits.

Apply Now
Please send a cover letter and resume to Jobs@vilnashul.org with subject: Development Coordinator/ [Your Name]. No phone calls please.

Applications will close on Friday, September 13, 2024. Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis. We thank you for your interest in career opportunities at The Vilna.

About The Vilna Shul: Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture
The Vilna Shul is a cultural center in a historic synagogue building in downtown Boston. Our mission is to spark excitement and curiosity about Jewish culture and our American immigrant story through vibrant and meaningful experiences. Our vision is to be a place where arts, culture, tradition and ideas power personal connections, community and the pursuit of a more inclusive society. To learn more, visit us at www.vilnashul.org.

The Vilna Shul provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Vilna Shul complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Family Experience Associate is responsible for year-round communications with parents in support of camp registrations and payments, ensuring responsiveness and excellent customer service. They will support all aspects of enrollment including our financial aid process, website updates, enrollment-related emails, and ensuring all camp families submit their forms on time for the summer. We are seeking an individual who can become the subject matter expert in our CampMinder system, who can create detailed reports and oversee payments with efficiency and accuracy.

Camp Seneca Lake (CSL) is a premier co-ed overnight summer camp set on 200+ acres on Seneca Lake in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Western New York. For over 90 summers CSL has given campers in grades 3-12 a special place to recharge, unplug, and connect to nature and friends. CSL welcomes all campers into a safe compassionate community where each child is encouraged to become their best self.

Children from all backgrounds come together to learn important life skills that will stay with them through adulthood. Campers develop independence, form lifelong friendships, and a deep connection to a tight knit community that is strong at its core. CSL is owned and operated by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester, and we are an inclusive community center and camp that welcomes campers and staff of all faiths, backgrounds, and ages.

This is a full-time, year-round position based remotely or in Rochester, NY if desired. During the summer months, the Family Experience Associate will live onsite at Camp Seneca Lake (CSL) in Penn Yan, NY.

Job Purpose
The Jewish Education + Bay Area Programs Manager contributes to the mission of Tawonga by collaborating with the Bay Area Programming team to plan and implement all of our Bay Area programs. In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Bay Area Programs & Partnerships, this position will support current and future Bay Area programs including Tawonga’s B*Mitzvah (Bar, Bat & B’nai Mitzvah) program, Tawonga Family School, Tot Shabbats, holiday programs, Tawonga Tikkun Days (volunteering/clean up days) and program expansion. This position will provide program development, coordination, administration and management of Tawonga’s B*Mitzvah Program (TBM) and Tawonga Family School (TFS). This position also supports the agency’s Bay Area based summer functions including support of Ruach Ride, and supporting communications and family relationships. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Bay Area Programs & Partnerships.

Values and Shared Expectations
Act as a representative of the organization and demonstrate its goals in a positive and professional manner to all. Demonstrate professionalism and accountability. Provide excellent customer service. Take initiative to analyze and solve problems, treat others with courtesy and respect, respond to program participant needs, maintain a high degree of ethics, integrity and confidentiality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise the lead Jewish Educators and Teaching Assistants for the B*Mitzvah Program and Tawonga Family School

Down the Mountain (Bay Area Programs)
Manage Tawonga B*Mitzvah program and Tawonga Family School
Collaborate with Assistant Director of Bay Area Programs & Partnerships on hiring and training of all program educators
Support Bay Area based summer functions including Ruach Ride (summer camp bus transport) and parent communication
Implement and/or collaborate on holiday programs co-sponsored by partner organizations, Jewish holiday programs, tot shabbats, family volunteer days, alumni programming, and other local events
Collaborate on innovation, growth, and cohesion of existing programs

Oversight of Tawonga Family School & B*Mitzvah Classes, Retreats and Other Gatherings
Manage B*Mitzvah (Bar, Bat & B’nai Mitzvah) program including organizing, planning and coordinating classes, retreats, Kabbalat Shabbat services, Hebrew Education, and adult learning
Manage the Tawonga Family School program, ensuring high-quality experiences for children, families, and teachers
With the support of the Assistant Director of Bay Area Programs & Partnerships, hire and train lead educators and teaching assistants
Supervise lead educators and teaching assistants, including observing weekend classes (~2 to 4 weekend days monthly) regularly, and providing support and feedback on classroom management, lessons and other issues that arise
Supervise and observe Kabbalat Shabbat Services (1 evening monthly) and adult education (1 evening monthly)
In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Bay Area Programs & Partnerships, provide mentorship and support to the Jewish Educator team to create a collaborative group culture focused on providing quality educational experiences
Identify and assign substitute educators as needed
Act as an educator and/or substitute teacher in classes if needed
Create and implement program orientation, B*Mitzvah Program back to school night and other related program gatherings
Develop and adapt curriculum, build sample lesson plans, review lesson plans and activities with educators before classes, and act as Jewish education expert
Teach classes and education sessions on retreats and lead family education sessions
In partnership with the Assistant Director of Bay Area Programs & Partnerships, direct the B*Mitzvah Retreats (2 weekends per year)
Build and steward relationships with a diversity of families (including multiracial, interfaith, LGBTQ+, single parent families etc.) , manage challenging student situations, support families and provide customer service as needed
Organize program testimonials and photos for marketing, grants and evaluation

Oversight of Service Planning including B*Mitzvah Mentorship & Mitzvah Projects
Prepare service/song leaders to have a consistent outline and system for services
Support families in service date selection, service details and location selection
Manager mentorship program including recruitment of mentors, trainings and meetings, and matching mentors
Oversee the mitzvah project including researching organizations, pairing students with projects and overseeing their participation
Collaborate with Bay Area Programs Coordinator to ensure any materials needs/reservations are coordinated and that B*Mitzvah calendar and spreadsheet are up to date

Year Round Holiday & Partnership Programs
Oversee and implement “kid area programming” at High Holiday programs, including developing programmatic plan and determining staff assignments, in collaboration with Bay Area Programs team
Implement Tawonga Bay Area based Jewish holiday programs, partnering with other organizations when appropriate, such as Passover, Hanukkah, Sukkot, and Purim

Programmatic Marketing & Recruitment
Market and recruit for Tawonga B*Mitzvah Program including 2-3 information sessions and presentations at Camp Tawonga to recruit new families
Market and recruit for Tawonga Family School including 2-3 information sessions and presentations at Camp Tawonga to recruit new families
Enroll target registration numbers during each registration cycle (approximately 130 students per year for B*Mitzvah Program and 50 to 60 families for Tawonga Family School)
Build and nurture relationships and communicate regularly with students and families

Summer Camp
Attend and support Bay Area side of Ruach Ride preparations, airport logistics and day-of parking lot logistics, coordinating with Bay Area Programs team
Support San Francisco office team with parent calls, communications, alert lists, forms processing, and other needs; as part of this be on call as needed for some summer evening and weekend coverage, a shared role with the SF team
Support Incident Command function as assigned

Other Responsibilities
Collaborate on innovation of new programs as needed based on the above
Provide information to community on Camp Tawonga, via phone, email, mailings, outreach events, and others as assigned
Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs including but not limited to answering phones, email coverage, creating content for social media, working programs at Camp, and other administrative duties as assigned

At Urban Adamah, we host a variety of youth programming at the farm throughout the year. We are looking for experienced and talented educators to create loving, inspiring, and transformative experiences for young people.

We have two youth programming opportunities that require a care coordinator as Urban Adamah prides itself on building connection and community using a variety of methods and points-of-access. When completing the application, you may select both or one of the below programs you would like to be considered for. Priority will be given to care coordinators who are interested in engaging with both of our youth education programs.

URBAN ADAMAH ALL YEAR – SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM
Sundays, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

As an All Year Care Coordinator, you will support students’ needs in Grades K-5 approximately every-other Sunday. You will collaborate and work alongside Urban Adamah Educators to support students with a variety of needs, in both a group-setting, as well as offering individualized support and 1:1 opportunities for students. You will support Educators in leading students through inquiry and study of Jewish tradition and ritual and its intersection with sustainable agriculture and caring for the earth.

YOUTH RETREATS – SCHOOLS & GROUPS MULTI-DAY PROGRAM
Variable Times & Dates

As a Youth Retreats Educator & Care Coordinator, you will facilitate and deliver pre-created programming for youth groups who stay overnight at Urban Adamah. You will have the opportunity to serve as a tour guide on the farm, provide structured “down-time” and re-regulation programming for students, and support students in Grades 4-12 to make connections between caring for one’s body and caring for the earth. In addition, you will be a part of a virtual meeting prior to the start of the retreat with the group’s leaders to discuss any specific student needs, as well as tools and strategies the group leaders use to support the student(s).

At Urban Adamah, we host a variety of youth programming at the farm throughout the year. We are looking for experienced and talented educators to create loving, inspiring, and transformative experiences for young people.

We have two youth programming opportunities that require a song leader – as Urban Adamah prides itself on building connection, community, and spiritual practice through song. When completing the application, you may select both or one of the below programs you would like to be considered for. Priority will be given to song leaders who are interested in engaging with both of our youth education programs.

URBAN ADAMAH ALL YEAR – SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM
Sundays, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

As an All Year Song Leader, you will facilitate and deliver sections of pre-created programming for all chavurah groups, small groups of similar-aged students, in Grades K-5, approximately every-other Sunday. You will support Educators in leading students through inquiry and study of Jewish tradition and ritual and its intersection with sustainable agriculture and caring for the earth.

YOUTH RETREATS – SCHOOLS & GROUPS MULTI-DAY PROGRAM
Variable Dates & Times

As a Youth Retreats Educator & Song Leader, you will facilitate and deliver pre-created programming for youth groups who stay overnight at Urban Adamah. You will have the opportunity to serve as a tour guide on the farm, offer a variety of ways to engage with Judaism and Jewish practice, particularly through music and the arts, and support students in Grades 4-12 to make connections between these practices with one’s relationship to the earth.

At Urban Adamah, we host a variety of youth programming at the farm throughout the year. We are looking for experienced and talented educators to create loving, inspiring, and transformative experiences for young people.

There are three primary youth programming opportunities. When completing the application, you may select as many or as few of the below programs you would like to be considered for. Priority will be given to educators who are interested in engaging with all three of our youth education programs.

URBAN ADAMAH ALL YEAR – SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM
Sundays, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

As an All Year Educator, you will facilitate and deliver pre-created programming for a small group of similar-aged students in Grades K-5, approximately every-other Sunday. You will lead students in their inquiry and study of Jewish tradition and ritual and its intersection with sustainable agriculture and caring for the earth.

FIELD TRIPS – SCHOOLS & GROUPS HALF-DAY PROGRAM
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

As a Field Trip Educator, you will facilitate and deliver pre-created programming for youth groups at Urban Adamah. You will have the opportunity to serve as a tour guide on the farm, educate students on topics such as sustainability and organic agriculture, and deliver hands-on farm experiences for students in TK-12th Grade.

YOUTH RETREATS – SCHOOLS & GROUPS MULTI-DAY PROGRAM
Variable Dates & Times

As a Youth Retreats Educator, you will facilitate and deliver pre-created programming for youth groups who stay overnight at Urban Adamah. You will have the opportunity to serve as a tour guide on the farm, educate students on topics such as sustainability and organic agriculture, offer a variety of ways to engage with Judaism and Jewish practice, and deliver hands-on experiences for students in Grades 4-12.