In addition to this salary, all jewish identifying staff are eligible for a $4500 undergrad or graduate program

Position Summary
The Village (Unit) Supervisor is primarily responsible for supervising and mentoring a group of staff as well as ensuring the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health, safety and well-being of all campers in their assigned unit. The Supervisor is fully involved in all aspects of the campers’ day including village programming, group management, community experience, and scheduling for campers and staff. The Village Supervisor will work in tandem with the Community Care Manager and broader summer leadership team at camp to ensure the positive resolution for any and all camper, staff, and parent issues that may arise. This position requires a person with a variety of skills and abilities to transition from one situation to another, quickly and intuitively, while also showing compassion and empathy for campers and staff. It is essential that the Supervisor is compassionate and patient, and should have significant experience working with children.

• Villages (Units): 6-7th Grade, 10th Grade

Responsibilities
• Serve as a positive role model in the camp community and represent camp values
• Participate in required supervisor and staff training prior to camp
• Foster an atmosphere of positivity, collaboration, support and inclusivity where learning is hands-on and fun
• Responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of all campers in the village
• Communicate and collaborate with camp social worker, Health Center manager, and supervisory team to ensure campers’ and staff success
• Exude positive presence and leadership in the village and across camp through communicating daily with staff, building strong village culture through traditions, rituals, and special events; overseeing the timeliness of village; managing the placement of campers in electives; and, being present
• Create strong relationships with campers, staff, and parents to support positive outcomes for any and all camper or staff issues that may arise
• Oversee development and execution of cabin and village-wide programming; collaborate with village programmers to create schedule, manage group dynamics, and support the staff in seeing programs through from inception to completion
• Manage team of village staff and facilitate weekly meetings that encourage strong communication, teamwork, creativity, and high staff morale
• Provide staff with timely feedback and support as well as conduct performance evaluations to support their growth and success
• Manage camper behaviors using positive behavior management techniques, enforce appropriate safety policies, emergency procedures, and camp rules
• Supervise, contribute to, and lead village and all-camp activities such as evening programs and all-camp events
• Be an active, engaged, and punctual leader across camp
• Create an end-of-summer report and binder that includes an overview of village experience, logistics, scheduling, traditions, rituals, and programming, as well as recommendations for future enhancements for Community Care Manager
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Camp Director

About the Role
Camp Wise is seeking an Assistant Director to join our collaborative year-round leadership team and help create life-changing Jewish camp experiences for campers, families, and young adult staff. Reporting to the Camp Director, the Assistant Director plays a central role organizing and tracking camper recruitment and retention strategies, leading the summer programming team, and implementing year-round community camper engagement. This role is ideal for a relational, creative camp professional who enjoys mentoring emerging leaders, building strong family connections, and seeing their committed work turn into joyful summers and growing enrollment.

About Camp Wise
Camp Wise is the Jewish overnight camp of the Mandel JCC of Cleveland, serving nearly 600 campers each summer from Cleveland and across the country. Entering our 120th summer, Camp Wise proudly serves as Cleveland’s “Home of Happiness”—a place where Jewish community and the discovery of purpose, passion, and compassion empower each individual to thrive and enrich the world. As the third-oldest Jewish overnight camp in the United States, Camp Wise is known for exceptional camper care, outstanding staff, and a contagious camp spirit filled with song, creativity, and meaning

What You’ll Do

Camper Recruitment & Retention

• Collaborate on the overall strategy and schedule for camper recruitment with Camp Director
oversight and year-round team input
• Responsible for scheduling camper enrollment and retention events locally, regionally, and
nationally; other year-round team members also represent camp in rotation at events.
• Build authentic, ongoing relationships with camper families through phone/email/text outreach,
in-person events, and personal connections
• Organize and lead information sessions, house gatherings, camp tours, and recruitment events
along with other team members
• Maintain systems to track leads, enrollment data, and family engagement
• Directly oversee and grow an annual Family Camp experience
• Build and sustain relationships with synagogues, schools, JCCs, and community partners to
support year-round camper and family engagement

Programming & Camp Experience

• Oversee mission-aligned summer recreational program areas including sports, creative arts,
outdoor adventure, and waterfront
• Supervise 6–8 program-area supervisors and the Program Director
• Support seasonal staff recruitment, including interviewing direct reports, specialists, and
additional candidates as needed
• Lead and continually strengthen all-camp traditions and events, including Maccabiah, carnivals,
talent shows, and more

Communications and Social Media

• Share Camp Wise’s story through social media platforms by creating posts, reels, and more with
a goal of increasing interactions.
• Coordinate the communications calendar and draft enrollment and engagement related email
messages for collaborative review.
• Advertise and recruit for year-round programs and camper gatherings on a family-friendly
timeline through email, social media, phone calls and texts.
• Partner with the Mandel JCC Marketing & Communications team on branding, outreach, and
digital asset development
• Maintain a warm, welcoming, and engaging online presence for campers, families, alumni, and
the broader community

What You’ll Gain

• Ongoing support for your growth as a Jewish professional through coaching, attending
conferences, and many choices in professional development opportunities throughout the year
• Experience working collaboratively on a supportive team, and within a large JCC agency with
multiple departments and skillsets from which to learn
• Ability to make an enduring and measurable impact on camper experience each year
• Mentorship in excellent communications, camp operations, volunteer organizing, and network
weaving within a strong alumni base
• Access to a robust network of Jewish professional colleagues in Cleveland through the many
Jewish Federation of Cleveland agencies and organizations