To apply: Please submit all applications (resume and cover letter) to: [email protected] . The application deadline is January 31st at 5 pm.
BACKGROUND
Capital Camps & Retreat Center (CCRC), a non-profit Jewish camping and retreat organization, is seeking a part-time Executive Associate to support our CEO and senior leadership team.
Agency Overview
CCRC provides enriching, summer overnight camp and year-round retreat services to children, families, and organizations primarily from the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas. The agency’s office is located in North Bethesda, MD, and the camp and retreat center is located in Waynesboro, PA. Founded in 1987, Capital Camps has enjoyed steady growth and is now close to capacity each summer on an expansively renovated campus in the Catoctin Mountains. The Retreat Center, which hosts approximately 60 groups each year, is a center of learning and rejuvenation for adults, families, and organizations.
CCRC is affiliated with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore, JCCA (Jewish Community Center Association), ACA (American Camp Association), FJC (The Foundation for Jewish Camp) and JCamp 180 (a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation).
THE POSITION:
The Executive Associate role is a part-time position with responsibilities that include supporting the CEO in administrative matters for the agency. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with a strong work ethic, strong communications skills, and an ability to interact positively with co-workers. This position will require recurrent trips to the Waynesboro, PA camp and retreat facility during the summer camp season with an occasional trip during the non-camp season. All employees must be able to pass required background checks and have reliable transportation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plans, coordinates, and manages CEO’s schedule in line with agency priorities and ensures time is followed and respected.
- Completes a wide variety of administrative tasks for the CEO including managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging complete and detailed plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
- Assist CEO with ongoing staff engagement and morale opportunities, including coordinating and planning team-wide events throughout the year.
- Support CEO in Capital Camps Board matters, including compilation of board material, distribution of Board related communication, and maintaining Board documents within the designated location.
- Provide email and other administrative support, as requested by the CEO.
- Supports sending donor communications for the CEO in partnership with the Development Team.
- Attend training courses and participate in other professional development activities as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, or minimum 2 years of experience in Executive Assistant role.
- Strong PC skills including Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, PowerPoint, etc.
- Ability to handle highly confidential material/correspondence.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Must live or relocate to Washington, DC area and plan to be in the Rockville office in alignment with CEO schedule.
This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, CCRC reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
Working Conditions (part-time, year-round, non-exempt position)
- Winter Office is in North Bethesda, MD.
- Due to the nature of the position, the Executive Associate will have the opportunity to live at camp (in Waynesboro, PA) during the summer months or commute to camp a few days a week during the camp season.
- Participation in 6 Board of Directors Meetings throughout the year.
What You Will Receive
- Reduced tuition rates for eligible employee dependents.
- Paid vacation time, sick leave, and Jewish/Federal holidays.
- The salary range is $36,000-$39,000, commensurate with experience, for annual part-time role.
- Opportunity to participate in CCRC’s 403(b) contribution/match program, based on eligibility requirements.
- Possibility for expanded responsibilities resulting in increased hours and eligibility for health and retirement benefits.
To apply: Please submit all applications (resume and cover letter) to: [email protected] . The application deadline is January 31st at 5 pm.