FJC Fellowship: Camp Partner Information
The FJC Fellowship is a paid, 21-month fellowship for recent college graduates seeking professional opportunities in the field of Jewish Camp. Fellows spend the summer working in a leadership role at a Jewish overnight or day camp. Fellows spend the academic year working full-time at Foundation for Jewish Camp’s headquarters office in New York. Each Fellow will work on different projects at FJC, providing valuable support for field-wide initiatives, large-scale FJC programs, and organizational operations. Fellows will be supervised by senior FJC professionals, attend key meetings and events, and be exposed to the inner workings of a national non-profit organization. Individually and as a cohort, Fellows will have access to professional development opportunities and mentorship from Jewish camp professionals.
For this cohort of the FJC Fellowship, we will be hiring 3 outstanding Fellows.
While each Fellow will have a distinct portfolio of work, based on their unique skills and interest areas, all Fellows have responsibility for supporting a variety of leadership, education, wellness, and inclusion programs, for day and overnight camp staff and professionals, and the research, marketing and development efforts that enable those initiatives.
Additionally, FJC Fellows will have the opportunity to work on special projects in other areas of FJC, to gain experience in a variety of areas of nonprofit management, and exposure to a variety of colleagues at teams. Special project rotations could include work with colleagues in Learning & Research, Marketing, Grant Making, Fundraising/Development, and more.
The Fellows’ application and Camp Directors’ reference forms are both due by
Click here to complete the Camp Director’s Reference Form & Participation Agreement
FAQs
WHAT DOES CAMP NEED TO COMMIT TO DO IN ORDER TO HIRE AN FJC FELLOW?
Fellows are full-time FJC employees for the entire 21-month Fellowship experience, including the months they are working at their Jewish camp.
Interested camp partners must commit to the following to participate in the Fellowship program:
- Hire the Fellow to work at camp for summer 2026, in a seasonal leadership role (e.g. unit leader, activity head, or other senior/supervisory position). *
- Pay $6,000 to FJC to account for Fellow’s summer compensation, some pre-camp/year-round work, and program administration. Camps are not expected to compensate Fellows additionally for their work at camp during summer 2026.
- Cover the Fellow’s travel to and from camp (according to camp’s policy for all staff) and any year-round camp staff training gatherings they are required to attend.
- Host the Fellow’s FJC supervisor for a visit to the Fellow at camp in summer 2026.
- Allow the Fellow to participate in an FJC site visit of another Jewish camp in summer 2026 to expand their knowledge of and exposure to the broader field (separate from a day off from camp).
- Semi-annual check-ins with the Fellow and their FJC supervisor to enhance the Fellow’s professional growth and continuity of professional development.
*Fellows are encouraged to work at camp in summer 2023 and/or summer 2025 if they desire, and a position is available. This time, however, is optional and outside of the formal framework of the Fellowship.
WHEN WOULD THE FELLOW WORK AT CAMP?
This is a 21-month fellowship. The following is the timeline for FJC Fellows Cohort 4:
- September 2025: Fellowship begins!
- September 2025-May 2026: Fellows work at FJC in New York City
- May/June 2026-August 2026: Fellows work at their home camps
- September 2026-May 2027: Fellows work at FJC in New York City
- May 2027: Fellowship Concludes
*Fellows are encouraged to work at camp in summer 2025 and/or summer 2027 if they desire, and a position is available. This time, however, is optional and outside of the formal framework of the Fellowship.
WHAT IS THE APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS?
Ideal applicants are graduating college seniors or recent graduates who have a passion for Jewish camp, and a desire to pursue Jewish camp as a career.
The application includes a written application from the prospective Fellow and an online reference form from the home camp’s director or other senior year-round professional.
The Fellows’ application and Camp Directors’ reference forms are both due by
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.
Applicants are encouraged to speak with camp leadership before applying to ensure the Fellowship (and this particular applicant) are a good fit for the camp organization and this particular opportunity right now.
There will be 2-3 rounds of interviews for finalist candidates in mid-March, and applicants and camps will be informed of their selection by mid-April.
CAN MULTIPLE STAFF FROM ONE CAMP APPLY?
More than one applicant from a camp may apply, though FJC may ask the camp for additional guidance and perspective in these cases.
DO FELLOWS WORK FOR CAMP AT ALL DURING THE YEAR?
The FJC Fellows are considered full time FJC employees during the academic year, and it should not be assumed that they are available for project-based work for camp throughout the year. They are, however, welcome to work at camp’s year-round or shoulder-season programming (i.e. family camp, a camper reunion, a weekend recruitment fair, etc.), if it does not interfere with their FJC role and responsibilities. Fellows may be compensated separately for this work.
WHAT WILL FJC PROVIDE?
FJC Commitments:
- Fellows receive an annual, prorated salary of $50,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a company-paid Group Medical Bridge plan that provides additional out-of-pocket protection for a variety of medical services; commuter benefit; Flexible Spending Account; 401K plan; paid vacation annually; early closure for Shabbat and major holiday eves; and office closure for all major Jewish and secular holidays.
- Professional development for the Fellows (attendance at conferences, training workshops, and mentorship from the field)
Please contact Julie Finkelstein julie@jewishcamp.org with any questions.