Camp Operations Lead

Founded in 1854, the Baltimore Jewish Community Center (JCC) has evolved into an organization of vitality and diversity. In keeping with its Jewish values, the JCC is committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community.  If you are looking for a job where the work environment is both stimulating and supportive and the mission is focused on promoting and strengthening Jewish life and values, then the JCC could be the place for you.

Inspired by the work we do every day, the JCC is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact our community.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees. 

We value all members of our team in a supportive environment in which everyone is treated with appreciation and respect and positioned to do their best work every day.

SUMMARY:

The Camp Operations Lead will collaborate with the Senior Director of Operations to provide operational support to J Camps. This includes overseeing set up, modified scheduled days, communication with leadership and staff, and assisting with carpool. This position also involves providing logistical and setup support for special events. This position will play a key role in the set-up and clean-up of camp.

Length of Position:

• Pre-Camp: May 12 - June 20, 2025, hours TBD
• Camp Season: June 23 - August 14, 2025- approx. hours 8:15 am -4:45 pm

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

1. Pre-Camp
   • Work with the Senior Director of J Camps to lead the overall set up of J Camps, including outdoor and indoor set up of facilities and supplies.
   • Take the lead on counting and organizing camp t shirts
   • Oversee the setting up of staff offices including coordinating with HR to assure computers are set up and ready for use.
   • Provide operational support for pre-week camps that reflects the responsibilities of the main 8-week camp season.
   • Support Orientation Operations to include set-up and clean-up of space needs, inclement weather plans, staff sign-in/sign-out procedures, and Back to Camp night.

2. Main 8-Weeks Camp Season (June 23 – August 15)
   • Oversee morning carpool operations, including the set-up of gyms and maintaining signage daily.
   • Work with Senior Director of Operations on afternoon carpool
   • Assist with running the scheduled special events 1 - 2 days per week
   • Collaborate with the Assistant Director every Thursday to support field trip departure and arrival
   • Assist the Operations Director with the oversight of the camp “Runners” to ensure smooth camp operations.
   • Work with the Program Director to manage the schedule during heat / rain days, including room set-ups, and ensuring accurate information and communication to staff regarding assignments. 
   • Be stationed near the gyms on rainy/heat days to support the movement and activities of multiple groups.
   • Oversee camper arrival to and dismissal from the Gordon Center and alternate locations when the theater is hosting large events.
   • Assume the roles and responsibilities of the Operations Director in their absence.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Experience at summer camp or similar environment preferred.
• Ability to relate and engage positively with both youth and adults
• Willingness to follow and/or give directions.
• Strong leadership and organization skills
• Willingness to work as a part of a team.
• Comfortable asking for assistance when needed or desired.
• Ability to work in an outdoor setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 22 years of age or older
• Comfortable driving a golf cart
• Available from Mid-May until August 15^th  2025

PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment may be fast paced and requires high energy and interaction with others. The employee may also be required to frequently be on their feet for periods of time and in the outdoor elements.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Benefit & Perks: J Camps offers a complimentary family membership to the Jewish Community Center from June through December 2025. Discounts are also available on summer camp up to one camper for free and any additional camper(s) 50% off.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management, as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, we are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodation, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.