Job Length: June 15 – August 13, 2026

Position Overview:
The Co-Head of the Village, of which there are two, plays an integral role in creating a magical summer camp experience for YJ campers. Working with and reporting to the Executive Director, they are responsible for managing and supporting all aspects of the Village, ensuring that both the campers and counselors have an incredible camp experience. In addition to supporting the campers in their assigned bunks, they work directly with and supervise every counselor working in those bunks. The Village Co-Heads will work collaboratively with the Neighborhood (Boys Area) Co-Heads to resolve issues that impact both areas.

Responsibilities:

Pre-Camp Commitment
● Zoom with members of the YJ year round and seasonal teams periodically to discuss bunking and camper dynamics
● Review forms for all campers in your area
● Attend an in-person SLT retreat in April at camp

Bunk Counselor Leadership
● Supervise assigned counselors, providing consistent check-ins, feedback, and support.
● Guide counselors in strategies for working with children and developing engaging activities.

Camper Experience
● Provide counselors who work directly with their campers with the tools they need to help our campers succeed at camp.
● Responsible for managing camper’s behavior which may include de-escalation, parent follow-up, and creating behavior plans, when necessary.
● Have frequent check-ins with campers to ensure their camp experience is positive.
● Have difficult conversations with campers to resolve situations that may be challenging for the counselors to handle.
● At the end of the summer, Area Heads work with counselors to write formal reports about each camper's progress.

Parent Partnership
● Serve as the main line of communication between camp and camper families. This entails returning parent phone calls and emails in a timely manner and also reaching out to parents to share positive news or concerns about their camper.
● Develop a strong working relationship with our camp parents and provide outstanding customer service.
● Provide extra communication support to families of new campers, prioritizing phone calls and other outreach within the first few days of camp.

Who We Are: Camp YJ is an independent, non-profit overnight camp for kids ages 8-15 from a variety of Jewish backgrounds. We are located on 168 scenic wooded acres on the shores of Lake Baboosic in southern New Hampshire. Since 1939, campers, counselors, and alumni have experienced the Joy of Judaism and incredible Journeys of growth that shape their lives by being part of our camp community.

Our community is composed of:
● ~400 campers largely from the eastern seaboard and their families –– at least 30% of our campers have a parent who went to YJ
● Summer staff of 80 counselors –– 80% of whom are former campers and 20% are international
● 20 summer administrators, specialists, and medical professionals –– all of whom are college graduates and some with 10+ years of experience at CYJ
● 6 year-round staff (current configuration: f/t Executive Director, f/t Chief Operating Officer, f/t Director of Facilities, f/t Assistant Director, p/t Director of Recruitment and Family Engagement, p/t Director of Alumni Engagement)
● 5,000 active alumni –– many of whose children and grandchildren attend camp

We welcome children 8-15 years-old (completing grades 2-9) for 2 week, 3 ½ week and 7 week sessions. Our oldest campers (completing grade 10) participate in a culminating, educational experience in Israel or Europe for 5 weeks and then return to camp “deep in the hills of New Hampshire” for 2 weeks of leadership training. Camp YJ is a private, independent, non-profit organization and is not affiliated with the Young Judaea movement or other camps with similar names. We are proud to be the original Camp YJ.

Job Summary:
Camp YJ is seeking a compassionate, organized, and proactive Director of Staff Care to join our summer leadership team. This position is dedicated to supporting overnight camp counselors in all aspects of their roles, fostering a positive and productive work environment, and ensuring staff have the resources they need to succeed. The Director of Counselor Care will serve as a key mentor and advocate for our counselors, helping them navigate challenges and thrive in their roles.