Sababa Beachaway is a co-ed residential summer camp for rising 4th through 12th graders, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Sababa immerses campers in the magic and majesty of the beach, adds the right amount of Jewish spiritual practice, and provides a fun, non-competitive yet challenging camp experience.

Sababa meaning “no worries” inspires us to be in the moment and fully present in all we do. We believe that surfing, sailing, scuba, ocean arts and ocean science promote wonder, awe, and curiosity – the cornerstones of Sababa Judaism. We celebrate that campers come from all different Jewish backgrounds, and that is what makes the Sababa Beachaway community so awesome!!!
Position Summary:
The Lead Social Worker is responsible for maintaining Sababa Beachaway’s emotional, social, and spiritual health initiatives, ensuring strong support systems for campers and staff. As a member of the management team, the Lead Social Worker will support camper intake to support camper readiness and wellness before, during and after camp. They will supervise a second social worker and/or other mental health provider. This is a part-time position starting June 2026 (flexible hours) and full-time in-person position at camp in Virginia Beach from June 16 through August 3, 2026.

Essential Job Responsibilities:
Implement and manage camper support systems to ensure the physical, social and spiritual health of campers and counselors;
Collect and review camper intake information prior to the start of camp to develop and draft camper behavioral plans and contracts where appropriate;
Provide outreach to campers’ home support network (e.g., psychologists, social workers) as needed;
Respond to mental health crises, providing immediate support and de-escalation as needed;
Debrief and provide guidance to campers and staff after crises or traumatic events; follow up with camper families in coordination with the Camper Care Director;
Communicate with parents/caregivers regarding camper needs and progress;
Record mental health interventions, successes, and challenges in the camp data management system ensuring data/information accuracy and attention to detail;
Collaborate with the medical team to support campers needing medical procedures or behavioral support with the goal of returning campers to programming;
In partnership with the camp leadership team, serve as a resource to campers, parents, and staff regarding MESSH challenges, fostering an environment for growth and success;
Provide support and be an emotional resource to counselors, specialists, and group leaders to problem-solve issues;
Communicate with parents in coordination with the Camper Care Director and/or camp leadership to maintain open discussions regarding camper growth or challenges;
Review camper care logs and ensure appropriate follow up with counselors, health team and others as needed;
Build and maintain strong relationships with families, providing excellent customer service and ensuring positive engagement with Sababa;

About Sunrise Day Camp – Greater Washington:

Sunrise Day Camp – Greater Washington brings the joys of childhood back to children with cancer and their siblings through Sunrise Day Camp, Year-Round Programs, and In-Hospital Recreational Activities (“Sunrise on Wheels”) — all offered free of charge.

Sunrise Day Camp – Greater Washington is a program of the Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia and is affiliated with Sunrise Association, which currently operates or supports 12-day camps across the U.S. and Israel (including Sunrise Day Camp – Greater Washington) and partners with 36 pediatric oncology hospitals (including Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital in Fairfax, VA, and Children’s National in Washington, D.C.). In 2023, Sunrise Association and its affiliates served over 30,000 children through camps, virtual programs, and hospital-based events.

The Sunrise Day Camp Development Manager is a passionate, high-energy fundraising professional who will lead and execute development and communications efforts to support Sunrise Day Camp – Greater Washington and its year-round programming.

Working closely with the Pozez JCC Executive Director and Pozez JCC’s senior management team, this position will cultivate individual, corporate, and foundation support, manage local fundraising events, and build strong relationships throughout Northern Virginia and Greater Washington, D.C.’s philanthropic community.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Donor Engagement
Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to meet or exceed annual fundraising goals
Cultivate and steward new and existing individual, corporate, and foundation donors
Lead solicitation efforts and manage a donor pipeline in collaboration with the Pozez JCC development team
Track progress toward goals, maintain records, and support reporting and budgeting processes
Event Management
Plan, coordinate, and fundraise for annual SunriseWALKS and/or other events
Recruit, manage, and motivate volunteer event committees and participants
Leadership Engagement
Collaborate with Pozez JCC Executive Director to develop, recruit, grow, and support the Sunrise Day Camp Leadership Board
Engage with the Pozez JCC Board of Directors as needed
Community Outreach, Public Speaking & Communications
Represent Sunrise in the community, conduct camp tours during the summer, speak at events, and promote donor and sponsor engagement
Manage Sunrise communication, including material/content development, list serve maintenance, and coordinate with Pozez JCC Marketing & Communications team on media, including social media
Serve as a visible, approachable ambassador for Sunrise throughout the year
Administrative & Coordination Duties
Collaborate regularly with the Pozez JCC leadership team and the Sunrise Day Camp director, as well as Sunrise Association staff as needed