Camp Havaya is looking for a high energy, motivated, mission-driven professional to join our year-round leadership team.
WHO WE ARE
Camp Havaya is all about the joy of summer camp with the freedom for kids to be who they truly are. We are a culture-forward organization, committed to doing cutting-edge, values-focused work. In our incredibly diverse and accepting community, all kids—no matter their race, sexual orientation, gender identity, family structure, or Jewish background—are more than welcomed. They’re celebrated! It’s no wonder we’ve been called the “kindest camp in the country” … or that so many campers, staff, and alumni call us “home.”
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU’LL DO
We know that no one person can do everything. And we also know that many people – particularly those from historically marginalized groups – don’t apply for jobs unless they “tick all the boxes.” We’re committed to building a diverse and innovative team; if many (even if not all) of the following describe you, we’d love to be in touch!
- You have a deep love for overnight summer camp and for engaging and progressive Jewish life. Your formal education, professional history, and personal experiences inform your work day-to-day.
- You’ll be a core member of Havaya’s leadership team.
- You are committed to making values-based decisions – and understand why doing so is so important.
- You are a team player, with a keen understanding of group dynamics and how systems work. Your interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence are top-notch.
- Your experience includes 5+ years of progressive leadership and, ideally, advanced work in social work or a related field.
- You roll up your sleeves, jump in head first, and know that your success is deeply tied to the success of the rest of the team. You know it’s all about “we,” not “me.”
- You are a relationship builder who is equally at home with campers, staff, parents, colleagues, and lay leaders.
- You’re a people person. You are energized by being in conversation and in immersive community, and that energy is contagious.
- You’re comfortable one-on-one and in front of a group. You can step up and set the tone, and you know when to step back and let others shine.
- You are an excellent communicator – in writing, on the phone, and face-to-face. (You love a good phone call!)
- You have an open-door policy for life: from the moment they meet you, people know they can come to you with anything.
- You’re passionate about coaching and mentoring, and you have significant hands-on experience as a supervisor. You’ll supervise unit leaders and work closely with the Director, Staff Experience to create a culture-forward staff experience.
- You thrive on building connections, and you’re not afraid to make the pitch and seal the deal.
- You have an insatiable drive to meet and exceed audacious enrollment goals.
- You will recruit campers through congregational visits, parlor meetings, and one-on-one conversations during the year; Rookie Days and tours during the summer; and in new, innovative ways you design.
- You’ll build and maintain relationships with, and serve as the primary contact for, parents, both during the summer and year-round.
- You are guided by a commitment to customer service, knowing that the old cliche is true: we never have a second chance to make a first impression.
- You genuinely love kids. You treat them with respect, understand their needs, give second (and sometimes third!) chances, and find the good in everyone.
- You will supervise staff members focused on camper physical, mental, emotional, and social health, helping to create brave spaces that support kids as they navigate social dynamics, interpersonal conflicts, and their own identity development.
- You implicitly understand what it means to lead from a culture of kindness. Even when you need to be the rule keeper, you’re able to find the divine spark in each person and to be led by our values.
- You will lead staff in crafting, planning, and bringing to life a top-tier program.
- You are personally and professionally committed to creating a sector-leading space focused on belonging, dignity, justice, and joy. You have experience with multi-racial and LGBTQ+ kids and families, and you’re passionate about strengthening your – and our – diversity-focused work.
- Your honesty and integrity are impeccable. You can always be counted on to do the right thing … including owning your mistakes and asking for help.
- You love to learn. You’re committed to a culture of curiosity and transparency, and you’re open to working on your growing edges – and supporting others as they do the same.
- You find the opportunity in every challenge. You’re able to keep your cool, think clearly, and make good decisions – especially when you have lots of balls in the air or things don’t go your way.
- You are deeply committed to excellence. You’re self-motivated and a self-starter, with a keen attention to detail and the capacity to follow-through consistently.
- You know how to have fun! You have a great sense of humor, don’t take yourself too seriously, and know just the right moment to break out the snacks.
THE FINE PRINT
Salary is $70,000 – $75,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance (100% for employee), short- and long-term disability, generous paid time off, and tuition remission for camp-aged children.
This is a full-time, exempt position. In the summer months (early June to late August), the Director, Camper Experience will be in-residence at our South Sterling, PA location. During the remainder of the year, this position will ideally be based in our office outside of Philadelphia, although remote work may be possible from Washington DC, New York, Boston, or elsewhere on the East Coast. As with most camp jobs, this position is “on” 24/7 over the summer; the rest of the year includes frequent evening and weekend hours, as well as significant domestic and occasional international travel (approximately 25% of your time).
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter telling us your story and why you’re excited by this position to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the goal of filling the position by the end of March 2025. References will be requested prior to second round interviews; a background check will be required after a conditional employment offer is made.
Camp Havaya is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected classes.