The New Orleans Jewish Community Center
Assistant Camp Director
The New Orleans Jewish Community Center, New York, New York, us, 10261
Assistant Camp Director
Surprise Lake Camp
382 Lake Surprise Road
Cold Spring, NY 10516
The Place:
Surprise Lake Camp. The oldest Jewish Sleepaway Camp in the USA! We are a non‑profit organization located in the Hudson Valley of New York. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive, and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness, and wellness programs.
Surprise Lake Camp is an overnight camp for children entering grades K‑10.
The Job:
Seeking an experienced Jewish camp professional with a passion for camping to serve as Assistant Director. As a member of a small year‑round staff, you will be a thoughtful and creative leader as well as a key player in a hard‑working team.
This position is primarily remote from September to May. Camp is located in Cold Spring NY where you will live during the season. As the Assistant Director, you should expect to travel as a representative of the camp, including local and regional events, professional development conferences, and recruiting trips for both staff and campers. Travel will be on weekdays, weekends and may include international travel.
Perks
Paid holidays and paid time off
Free Summer Coffee!!
Benefits exceptions apply, based on # hours worked per week.
Minimum Qualifications
Develop and implement Program Calendar
Assist with direct recruitment (ex: camp presentations, ambassador meetings, family visits, parent calls)
Plan and implement year‑round/off‑season programming, including assisting with camper engagement and recruitment opportunities
Assist with seasonal staff hiring process including; position development, recruitment, hiring, and onboarding
Represent camp at conferences, events, and meetings
Summer Responsibilities
Assist Camp Director in managing and overseeing the day‑to‑day operation of camp
Assist in developing and leading the pre‑camp staff orientation program (Staff Week), as well as ongoing trainings and staff evaluations
Assist with the creation and implementation of general camp program and supervision of program staff
Manage camper and staff arrivals and departures, including airport pick‑up and drop‑off
The Essentials
2+ years of professional experience in a leadership position working with children and staff (in camp or school setting)
Experience supervising a large group of people
Strong track record of recruitment of children and staff
An understanding of Judaism and the culture
Passion for and/or interest in camping and the valuable life lessons that come from such involvement
Highly proficient with standard office software and various online media platforms, and the ability to learn new systems adeptly
Excellent public speaking and salesmanship; ability to communicate clearly and concisely to both children and parents
Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and strong work ethic
Ability to work as both part of a team and independently
Demonstrated ability to develop new initiatives from the ground up
Willingness to take on any necessary roles and responsibilities to accomplish a task
Ability to work long "camp hours" while camp is in season
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The Place:
Surprise Lake Camp. The oldest Jewish Sleepaway Camp in the USA! We are a non‑profit organization located in the Hudson Valley of New York. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive, and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness, and wellness programs.
Surprise Lake Camp is an overnight camp for children entering grades K‑10.
The Job:
Seeking an experienced Jewish camp professional with a passion for camping to serve as Assistant Director. As a member of a small year‑round staff, you will be a thoughtful and creative leader as well as a key player in a hard‑working team.
This position is primarily remote from September to May. Camp is located in Cold Spring NY where you will live during the season. As the Assistant Director, you should expect to travel as a representative of the camp, including local and regional events, professional development conferences, and recruiting trips for both staff and campers. Travel will be on weekdays, weekends and may include international travel.
Perks
Paid holidays and paid time off
Free Summer Coffee!!
Benefits exceptions apply, based on # hours worked per week.
Minimum Qualifications
Develop and implement Program Calendar
Assist with direct recruitment (ex: camp presentations, ambassador meetings, family visits, parent calls)
Plan and implement year‑round/off‑season programming, including assisting with camper engagement and recruitment opportunities
Assist with seasonal staff hiring process including; position development, recruitment, hiring, and onboarding
Represent camp at conferences, events, and meetings
Summer Responsibilities
Assist Camp Director in managing and overseeing the day‑to‑day operation of camp
Assist in developing and leading the pre‑camp staff orientation program (Staff Week), as well as ongoing trainings and staff evaluations
Assist with the creation and implementation of general camp program and supervision of program staff
Manage camper and staff arrivals and departures, including airport pick‑up and drop‑off
The Essentials
2+ years of professional experience in a leadership position working with children and staff (in camp or school setting)
Experience supervising a large group of people
Strong track record of recruitment of children and staff
An understanding of Judaism and the culture
Passion for and/or interest in camping and the valuable life lessons that come from such involvement
Highly proficient with standard office software and various online media platforms, and the ability to learn new systems adeptly
Excellent public speaking and salesmanship; ability to communicate clearly and concisely to both children and parents
Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and strong work ethic
Ability to work as both part of a team and independently
Demonstrated ability to develop new initiatives from the ground up
Willingness to take on any necessary roles and responsibilities to accomplish a task
Ability to work long "camp hours" while camp is in season
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