At FJC, we value diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team representative of a variety of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work – and our world – will be. We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
*** PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE ONLY CONSIDERING CANDIDATES WHO RESIDE IN THE BAY AREA OF CALIFORNIA ***
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Bay Area One Happy Camper (OHC) Administrator will be responsible for managing, marketing, and championing One Happy Camper and other relevant camper incentive grants in Bay Area communities, including but not limited to San Francisco, Berkeley, and Oakland. Serving on FJC’s Field Growth team, the OHC Administrator will manage and administer the One Happy Camper grant system for Bay Area campers, including approving and confirming grants for families and camps. The OHC Administrator will conduct outreach to the Jewish community and be a visible presence at communal programs through key partner organizations, such as JCCs, camps, synagogues, and other Jewish agencies. Reporting to FJC’s West Coast Regional Director and working in partnership with the Bay Area Jewish Federation, the OHC Administrator will customize OHC marketing materials and language for the Federation and broader community. This role requires excellent customer service and compassionate communication skills when working with families.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administer One Happy Camper program operations via regular maintenance of FJC’s custom-built registration system, including grant approvals, communication with families, troubleshooting, and supporting payment processes.
- Cultivate relationships with local camps and local Jewish organizations to promote camping in the region.
- Customize OHC marketing materials in partnership with FJC’s marketing team; distribute materials to relevant organizations and for online advertising.
- Attend relevant Jewish communal and/or camp-related events and opportunities to represent and champion One Happy Camper, Bay Area Jewish camps, and the diversity of FJC network camps.
- Coordinate OHC marketing and camp campaign in the Bay Area
- Coordinate relevant activities with the Bay Area Federation, including confirmation of One Happy Camper annual budget and marketing content.
- Attend and participate in weekly supervision, team, and staff meetings.
- Support West Coast Regional Director in scheduling and organizing local camp leadership meetings.
- Additional responsibilities, as determined by the West Coast Regional Director and Senior Director of Field Growth.
YOUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Minimum 3 years of relevant office experience required (administrative, customer service, grants management, etc).
- Demonstrated experience in a role requiring strong and consistent customer service skills, either internal and/or external, strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) preferred.
- Access to a vehicle and ability to travel locally within the Bay Area for communal events and marketing or networking opportunities required.
- Availability to work occasionally on weekends and evenings to attend community events and promote camp required.
- Quarterly travel at a minimum is required.
- Marketing experience a plus.
WHAT OUR TEAM IS LOOKING FOR
- FJC’s work is guided by six values: agility, community-mindedness, excellence, imagination, joy, and social responsibility.
- You take a customer-focused approach to working with any and all stakeholders.
- You enjoy working in a collaborative team environment, have excellent interpersonal skills, and actively engage colleagues in your work and support their efforts.
- You are self-motivated with excellent organizational, people, project, and time management skills. You can prioritize a diverse and demanding workload; set attainable expectations; delegate appropriately; and hold yourself and collaborators accountable to deadlines, milestones, and a high level of excellence.
- You have clear written and oral communication skills.
- You have good public speaking skills and can present information to prospective families.
- You possess a high level of interpersonal savvy and are committed to building strategic, successful relationships with partners and stakeholders.
- You are creative, solution-oriented, and good at knowing which questions to ask of partners, collaborators, and direct reports, where applicable.
- You have a positive attitude and approach your work with curiosity, humor, and a growth mindset.
- You understand and believe in the unique power of immersive summer camp experiences.
- You are self-aware and understand that everyone has strengths and limitations. You speak up when you need additional support and react with empathy when others do the same.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM FJC
- A dynamic, accountable, agile, and passionate group of colleagues who love camp.
- Flexibility, respect, and a dynamic innovative workplace and collaborative environment.
- Connection to a large network of Jewish camps and partner organizations.
- Participation in conferences and staff retreats.
- Appreciation and recognition for your contributions and accomplishments.
- A commitment to professional growth and access to mentorship opportunities.
COMPENSATION DETAILS
This is a grant-funded position that pays $30/hour for an estimated 20-25 hours of work per week (not to exceed 8 hours in a day).
THE APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS
Please submit your resume and cover letter via this site. The interview process may consist of up to two rounds of conversations with members of the FJC team.
Due to the anticipated volume of applicants, FJC will only follow up directly with individuals selected to interview for the position.
Foundation for Jewish Camp is an Equal Opportunity Employer
For more information about FJC, please visit: www.jewishcamp.org.