Key Responsibilities

The Director of Camper Care is focused on building strong relationships with camp families and supporting the mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health of our campers. This person will supervise our summer Camper Care team and liaise with the counselor, health center and office teams. During the year this person will conduct camper care screenings, coordinating with families, schools, therapists, and other care providers to develop individual support plans for camper success during the summer.

Year-Round (Remote or at our Philadelphia or Putnam Valley offices) [This list will be scaled based on the part-time commitment / availability of the successful applicant].

-Cultivate and maintain relationships with camp families that are rooted in excellent communication, trust, and partnership
-Manage camper intake, reviewing registration forms and building relationships within the Eden Village community, including recruitment for and supervision of the Kruvim Inclusion program
-In collaboration with camp staff, families, and other necessary parties, work before summer to create plans to support individual camper needs during the camp season
-Recruit, train and supervise the summer Camper Care team
-Collaborate on the visioning and design process for the Camper Care and Wellness track of our pre-camp staff orientation and facilitate key training sessions for staff
-Manage the camper profile process, including reviewing camper forms and summarizing key information for summer staff

Summer (In residence at Eden Village Camp June to August)
-Supervise and empower summer Camper Care team
-Manage summer Camper Care team as they support counselors and campers with a variety of issues related to social, emotional, and mental health, safety and well-being including but not limited to anxiety, behavior management, interpersonal disputes, homesickness, hygiene, and diagnosed disorders
-Serve as the lead professional in determining appropriate responses to the more significant camper and staff mental health and safety issues that arise
-Serve in residence as one of the camp social workers for 8 weeks of summer camp
-Manage camper care team and Kruvim program counselor schedules
-Provide ongoing support and training to staff throughout the summer to respond to campers behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs
-Communicate and partner regularly with parents to share camp updates and seek advice and perspective that will help our staff best support the physical, mental, social, and emotional health of our campers

General Organization Expectations and Responsibilities [All Eden Village Camp staff]
-Maintain active and warm correspondence with parents and camper families during the summer and throughout the year
-Exude the warmth of Eden Village Camp to campers, parents, and staff alike at all times
-Make Eden Village Camp a warm and inviting place to be
-Eden Village Camp has a dynamic year-round staff that supports each other to collectively prepare for and run camp each summer. This position requires flexibility, a willingness to learn new skills and take on responsibilities outside the Director of Community Care immediate job description when needed.

Jewish Community Services (JCS) provides an array of clinical and concrete supports to help New York City’s Jewish community to address challenging problems throughout the life cycle.

HereNow, a program within JCS, is a teen mental health initiative that provides resources and programming to Jewish teens (13-18), parents, and youth-facing professionals in the NY-Metro area. Through web-based and social media platforms, HereNow empowers teens to use their own voices to talk about mental health issues and share resources. In-person programming is informed by a network of Jewish youth organizations, with a focus on anti-stigma, prevention and fostering resilience.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The program manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the HereNow program. This includes: building and maintaining community partnerships, engaging teens to participate in and contribute to the creation of web-based content and running programs that are responsive to emergent mental health needs and trends of Jewish teens.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Ongoing identification of information and resources about mental health for teens, parents and youth professionals.
• Developing and maintaining a network of Jewish Youth-facing organization and community partners
• Recruiting teens to write articles for HereNow; will edit and oversee all submissions
• Management of the Social Media Teen Leadership committee, including ongoing communications and meetings to drive content creation.
• In partnership with Jewish Board’s marketing department, coordination with 70 Faces Media for the preparation of online materials
• Maintaining all HereNow social media accounts
• Running programming and conducting training around teen mental health to professionals, parents and teens
• Providing consultation and referrals to teens and parents around community-based and mental health resources
• Representing HereNow within The Jewish Board, at the UJA-Federation, and in Youth Mental Health Roundtables
• Perform other duties as assigned

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

Office Manager – Position Description

Camp Ramah in the Berkshires is an established, growing and widely-respected non-profit organization based in Bergen County, NJ that operates a residential summer camp in Wingdale, NY.

Camp Ramah in the Berkshires is seeking a full time office manager to support the year-round team with managing our Teaneck (off-season) and Wingdale (summer) offices. This position will report to the Director of Operations with some additional oversight by the Associate Director. This role will have the unique opportunity to assist, to manage, and to learn about all aspects of Camp and the many programs we provide. In addition to managing the day-to-day needs of the Camp offices, the role will have responsibility for administrative management of camp operational tasks including transportation, billing, and special days at camp.

Responsibilities:
Administrative Support (examples):
Responsible for managing Camp offices
Support senior leadership with administrative projects
Vendor management
Manage camper billing process
Involved in pieces of payables process
Receive, distribute all office mail
Coordinate all office travel
Support institutional advancement department
Provide event support prior to, and at, all of our annual events
Assist the programming office with trip and special activity research
Proactively follow up on vendor bills
Liaise with vendors such as phones, building, cleaners, etc.
Assist with busing, transportation, luggage for arrival and departure

Salary and Benefits:
Base Salary range of $45,000-$55,000
403b Employee Contribution
Health, dental, and vision options
Customary additional benefits
This role is located in Teaneck, NJ during the off season and Wingdale, NY during the summer. This is a hybrid work model during the off season.
Go home every day feeling like you made the camp and the world a better place

Overview: Camp Tel Yehudah is seeking a dedicated individual to fill the role of Camp Administrator. The Camp Administrator will oversee various administrative aspects related to campers, families, finances, communications, and data organization. This position requires relocation to Barryville, NY, for approximately three months each summer to manage the camp office as the Office Manager while also maintaining year-round duties.

Responsibilities:

Customer Service and Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for parents and organizations, providing support for enrollment, recruitment, financial inquiries, and dissemination of important information. Manage the main email inbox and main phone line for customer service and other communication.

Data Management: Maintain organized systems for managing data on new camper leads, prospective families, alumni, staff, and vendors. Provide administrative support for recruitment and marketing efforts.

Grant Reporting: Track grants and prepare necessary reports and data.

Financial Administration: Process invoices, manage accounts receivable, process tuition and donation checks, create payment plans, and administer the tuition assistance processes.

Senior Management Support: Serve as a member of the senior management team, contributing to major decisions regarding enrollment, organizational structure, communication, and system management. Along with the entire team, participate in all aspects of recruitment and fundraising.

Enrollment Statistics: Create and maintain enrollment statistics to share with key stakeholders.

Summer Office Management: Oversee the summer office in Barryville, including communication with families and organizations, coordination of transportation arrangements, management of medical and legal forms, financial administration and oversight, and supervision of office support staff.

Collaboration with Young Judaea Global: Work with the Office Manager of Young Judaea Global as it relates to the administration of the shared office and associated tasks.

Office and SWAG Inventory Management: Keep track of and order office and SWAG inventory to ensure adequate supplies for camp operations.

Camp Ramah in the Berkshires (www.ramahberkshires.org), located in Wingdale, NY, is a vibrant summer camp community, where Campers in grades 3-10, grow in a beautiful and safe setting, surrounded by life-long friends and are nurtured by spirited role models. From sports to the arts, swimming to outdoor adventure, Camp is infused with the best of the tradition and values of Conservative Judaism. Ramah is a transformative Jewish experience for its campers, staff, families and the communities of the New York metropolitan area. Ramah Berkshires is a place where Judaism is lived and every moment is elevated. We can’t wait to spend the summer with you!

Ramah Berkshires is seeking a responsible, dynamic, experienced, organized, energetic, and camp-loving person for a Rosh Edah (Unit Leader) Position. A Rosh Edah oversees the day-to-day camp experience for an Edah (Grade) of up to 65 Campers. Through organization, staff supervision & management, a Rosh Edah crafts the summer experience for Campers.

2024 Dates:
Senior Staff Training: June 10-16
General Staff Training: June 16-25
Camp Season: June 26 – August 16

Salary: $3200-$5500, depending on experience. Additional compensation available for pre-summer work. Room & Board provided while in residence at Camp.

Responsibilities
Staff
· Directly supervise and support 12 – 15 counselors
· Manage staff performance and well-being
· Perform ongoing staff training in collaboration with Camper Care Team

Campers
· Support the well-being and quality of experience of all campers
· Know each bunk’s daily schedule and coordinate staff support and coverage
· Address camper behavioral and social/emotional issues with counselors
· Report directly to Directors regarding camper behavioral and social/emotional issues

Camp Leadership
· Serve as part of the Camp Leadership Team and act as a camp-wide role model and leader

Young Judaea Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp, located in Red Hook, is a Hebrew dual-language camp for children entering Pre-K through 5th grade.

All of our Activity Specialists build their own informal Jewish education curricula based on Jewish values and creating a connection to Israel. They teach daily 30 minute lessons to campers entering Pre-K through entering 5th grade.

Responsibilities:
• Work with the Program Director to create weekly lesson plans
• Create and execute fun, age-appropriate activities
• Engage campers and help them develop new skills
• Run 30 minute lessons daily with groups of 12-14 campers
• Incorporate Jewish values, Hebrew and/or Israel education into activities whenever possible (assistance is provided if you do not have experience in this area)

We are currently seeking specialists in the following areas: Music, Sports, Yoga, Art, Hebrew, Martial Arts, Nature, Swim/Lifeguarding

Camp runs Monday – Friday from June 24 – August 16 with a week of staff training from
June 17, 18, 20 & 23. The camp day is 8:30am – 4:00pm. Approximately 30 hours of pre-camp curriculum development.

As a member of the management team, the Associate Director reports directly to the Director, and is responsible for developing and executing our development strategy to build a culture of philanthropy, develop relationships with key stakeholders, and build a robust alumni engagement program to raise funds for Camp Seneca Lake’s capital, program, and scholarship needs.

Camp Seneca Lake (CSL) is a premier Jewish 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. 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. Our team includes a mix of staff based in Rochester and those who work remotely, and we are open to candidates who want to live in Rochester or be based elsewhere in driving distance of Rochester during the year. From June-August, the Associate Director of Development should expect to spend some time at camp in Penn Yan, NY, but will not be required to live at camp full-time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Fundraising :

Partner with the Director and Advisory Board Development Committee to develop a cohesive development strategy including donor cultivation, direct solicitation, campaign goals, and ongoing stewardship
Own the production of fundraising marketing materials including monthly newsletter, info sheets, and digital media
Participate in regular strategy sessions with camp management team to identify and address ongoing areas of focus
Support the Director in preparing for Advisory Board meetings and partnering with Advisory Board Development Committee chairs to execute fundraising campaigns.
Own the preparation of grant proposals and necessary reporting for confirmed grants
Solicit gifts from prospective foundations, corporations, and individual donors to meet campaign goals.
Maintain CRM system for donors
Serve as a liaison to the JCC Finance team
Alumni and community engagement:

Plan and organize alumni engagement events serving as main point of contact for attendees and supporting program planning and execution
Serve as the liaison for the Alumni Committee, collaborating with the group to plan alumni gatherings in various cities
Ensure alumni database in Camp Minder is comprehensive and accurate
Work with the summer Office Manager and serve as indirect supervisor for summer Media Team, ensuring that media produced at camp can be leveraged for communications

New Country Day Camp is an open-tent community that celebrates and sustains joyful, outdoor summer experiences where all can thrive. We maintain a proud legacy as a Jewish camp comprised of a multicultural community, representing and celebrating the heartbeat of NYC. We build meaningful connections with ourselves, each other, and the natural world around us through innovative programming that is rooted in Jewish tradition and guided by universal values.

New Country Day Camp is an 8-week, outdoor summer camp for campers in kindergarten-8th grade. NCDC operates M-F, 8am-5pm, and provides transportation for staff and campers to and from our campgrounds on Staten Island via multiple locations throughout Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. NCDC is a neurodiverse camp community, and all staff members are responsible for supporting neurodivergent and neurotypical campers and staff to have successful summers.

JOB PURPOSE

Division Supervisors will be responsible for the overall well-being of approximately 100+ campers at a time within a given age group at New Country Day Camp, which serves a population of campers entering K-8. They will also be responsible for ongoing communication with the families of their assigned age group and the supervision of the counselors within their assigned age division.

SCOPE OF INFLUENCE

Direct client group: Campers (K-8th Grade; Age assignment TBD)

Directly supervises: Counselors, Division Assistant, and any assigned Counselors-in-Training

Serves as direct contact for families in matters directly related to their camper(s)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Camper Care

Be responsible for the overall well-being of approximately 100+ campers and 20+ counselors at a time, including but not limited to physical and emotional needs

Maintain organized systems and records of camper and staff attendance, injuries, accidents, and other important information

Learn, understand, and promote camp’s mission and values (Personal Growth and Responsibility, Empathy, Respect, Passion), including our Open Tent philosophy of inclusion

Consult with leadership staff to plan and execute special weekly division-wide programming

Be present at the pool complex for swim periods and support Swim Coordinator

Logistics and Communications

Attend pre-camp meetings with families and/or staff as needed

Ensure staff/campers follow their daily schedule, guaranteeing each camp day runs smoothly

Communicate with parents as needed through the camp season, including being available via email and cell phone until 6:30pm nightly

Work with Community Engagement Manager to compile weekly division emails to families with pictures and program updates

In collaboration with the Head of Staff Care, write weekly emails to staff detailing important information for the week ahead, with an emphasis on boosting morale and maintaining a positive staff culture

Communicate and effectively partner as needed with Support Supervisors, Aquatics staff, Program staff, and NCDC leadership regarding camper needs and concerns

With Operations Manager, order supplies for division and maintain an organized inventory and balanced budget

Be responsible for overall cleanliness and organization of division shelter and surrounding area

Leadership and Staff Supervision

As a member of the NCDC Supervisory Staff, model professional behavior for campers and other staff at all times

Be present at all days of orientation, camp and staff meetings during the camp season

Create agendas and facilitate staff meetings with assigned division staff

Proactively problem solve and motivate colleagues as difficult moments present themselves throughout the camp season; encourage flexibility and understanding as means to achieve common goals

Establish and promote a commitment to the mission and vision of New Country Day Camp

Learns and implements NCDC’s restorative approach to supervision and behavior management, including regular check-ins and evaluations for supervisees

Partner respectfully with the Support Supervisor on crisis management using a Restorative Approach, working to provide the proper supports for campers within the division.