Camp Director

Camp Massad is a vibrant and welcoming Hebrew-speaking overnight camp located one hour from Montreal, on the banks of Lac Quenouille in the beautiful Laurentian Mountains. Our mission is to provide campers every year with a fun, safe, and meaningful summer experience. Massad is known for its ruach (spirit) and close-knit family-like atmosphere, where campers form lifelong friendships across age groups. As a pluralistic modern Orthodox and Zionist camp with a proud 78-year history, Massad aims to foster in each camper a strong sense of Jewish identity and community belonging, love of the Hebrew language, and connection to Israel. 

The Camp Director will provide strategic leadership, manage operations, and oversee programs and initiatives in line with the camp's mission and values. Central to the success of this position is an enthusiasm for camping and Jewish practice, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to motivate and lead their team. The Camp Director must build mutually respectful relationships with campers, parents, staff, and the Board of Directors.

In turn, the Director will enjoy access to a network of exceptional community leaders, mentors, alumni, and a Board committed to their success, along with professional development opportunities to keep up with best practices in summer camping and experiential Jewish education. This is an extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting impact on the next generation of Jewish leaders.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Mission and strategy

• Ensure programming aligns with Camp Massad’s mission and values
• Lead strategic planning initiatives to ensure the camp’s long-term success
• Be active and visible within the community, fostering partnerships with other professional, civic and community organizations

 2) Organization and operations

• Oversee recruitment, training, management, and evaluation of staff (including counsellors and head staff, as well as administrative, maintenance, kitchen, and medical staff)
• Oversee operational issues related to the smooth running of camp, including the opening and closing of the summer season
• Oversee all programming
• Communicate with parents throughout the camping season, including addressing parent concerns and camper-related situations when necessary
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and prospective families during the year (including travelling as needed) and manage year-round promotional activities

3)  Financial performance and viability

• In collaboration with the Board, develop and adhere to an annual operating budget
• Oversee daily financial operations and maintain accurate records
• Support the Board’s fundraising initiatives and develop other revenue streams to support Camp Massad’s mission, including cultivating donor relationships

4) Governance

• Provide regular progress reports to the Board of Directors to support strategic decision-making

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in Jewish camping
• People-oriented with the ability to engage and build trust with children, young adults, and parents
• Exceptional communication skills (written and oral)
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team, with a proven track record of hiring, developing and retaining staff
• Highly organized
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt in high-pressure situations and irregular hours
• Proficiency in conversational Hebrew

Additional requirements

• Residence on site while summer camp is in operation
• Available to travel and work occasional weekends and evenings to support recruitment efforts and attend camp-related events
• Must have a safe driving record and successfully pass a background check

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Jewish educational experiences aside from summer camping
• Knowledge of French
• Knowledge of Campminder or other camp management software
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Google Suite
• Experience with CRM systems

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

To apply, please send CV and cover letter to [email protected]