Location and Job Title:

Camp Director
JCC of Metropolitan Detroit
6600 W Maple Rd
West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Principal Responsibilities:

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Cynthia Goodman at cgoodman@jccdet.org

The J of Metropolitan Detroit is looking for someone with limitless camp energy to be our next Day Camp Director! The J Day Camp is the number one Jewish day camp in Southeast Michigan. Join our creative, effective, and fast-moving team of professionals with plans to grow Camp into the future. Our ideal Camp Director is strategic, creative, and entrepreneurial with expert relationship-building skills and an insatiable enthusiasm for camp.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

• Champion the spirit and mission of The J
• Partner with colleagues in a variety of roles to create and implement a forward-thinking vision for year-round engagement at The J
• Maintain and grow The J's reputation as a leader in the day camp field
• Continue to build relationships with our partners in the field to further our strategic plans

Building Programs

• Develop and implement a year-round communication and stewardship plan for Camp families and prospective Camp families
• Maintain an inclusive camp environment for campers and staff, rooted in Jewish tradition and values
• Continue to align Camp with growth in relevant markets
• Work with program colleagues to develop a dynamic portfolio of engagement opportunities throughout the year, including the Child Development Center and JFamily
• Proactively research and assess trends, community needs, and opportunities for growth and expansion
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness and quality of existing programs

Operations

• Work with Executive leadership to develop and manage a budget reflective of The J's targets
• Support Camp leadership team in all day-to-day operations of camp and year-round programming
• Ensure compliance with all licensing and accreditation requirements and make certain that all program environments are safe, secure, and clean
• Research, write, oversee and implement any grants received
• Work with Executive leadership and Development team to develop and execute fundraising strategies

Supporting the Team

• Build, lead, and inspire a team of talented year-round and young adult seasonal staff that work together effectively and efficiently to meet the goals of Camp and the needs of the community
• Strengthen and maintain a culture that is aligned with Camp's core values
• Develop and implement plans for annual seasonal staff recruitment
• Plan and lead all Camp staff meetings and trainings throughout the year
• Provide year-round and seasonal staff with feedback and evaluation

Building Relationships

• Provide compassionate, timely, and responsive communication to families and partners in the community to ensure the highest level of customer service
• Continuously identify new opportunities for family engagement, both in person, and in partnership with The J's Marketing team
• Proactively identify and respond to challenges or questions related to camper and staff experience with empathy and emotional intelligence
• Architect a community where children, parents, and staff feel physically and emotionally safe, included, and accepted

Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements and Skills

• Insatiable enthusiasm for camp
• Ability to hold the big picture while supporting the team in tasks big and small
• High level of empathy and emotional intelligence
• Excellent executive functioning - communication, prioritization, and organization
• Proven ability to communicate, problem solve, and resolve conflicts with children, parents, and young adults
• Experience in a leadership position that may include:
• Supervising and supporting staff and young adults
• Budget development and implementation
• Fundraising
• Inspiring and activating lay leaders
• Personal connection, experience, and knowledge - or willingness to learn - about Jewish traditions, values, and culture
• Experience with and a passion for working with children, teens, young adults, and individuals with special needs
• Ability to work in a physically demanding outdoor environment
• Ability to negotiate and deescalate in an emotional environment
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, particularly during the summer months, with occasional evening and weekend obligations
• Physical ability and emotional wisdom to act swiftly and appropriately in a crisis or emergency
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Camp Minder, and other communication platforms used for communication and marketing

Salary:

$85,000 - $95,000

Agency Information:

The mission of the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit is to support Jewish unity, ensure Jewish continuity and enrich Jewish life while conveying the importance of well-being within the Jewish and general community and the people of Israel.