Program Manager

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DAY CAMP PROFESSIONAL Atlanta, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Status:
Full-Time

The main responsibility of this position is to assist the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director in the planning, directing, supervising and implementation of all aspects of running Camp Isidore Alterman (CIA). This role serves as an integral part of our year-round MJCCA Day Camps team, actively participating in camper enrollment, staff engagement and the development of our comprehensive day camp programs, which encompass both MJCCA Day Camps and School’s Out Camp.

In addition, this role will help support other departments, such as Club J After-School program and BBYO.

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SSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision (in collaboration with the CIA Director and CIA Assistant Director)

• Responsible for direct supervision & evaluation of:
• Activity Leaders, including our Shlichim (Israeli ambassadors)
• Staff-in-Training (SIT) program for all rising 9th graders

• Plan the curriculum for all specialty and counselor-led activities including but not exclusive to: arts and crafts, STEAM, outdoor cooking, edible art, dance, music, Israeli Culture, drama, CIA Jr., and special events like CIA Maccabi, Israel Day and rainy day programming
• Order and organize all CIA supplies
• Assemble activity bins for all unit shelters, BCC, ACC, and various activity areas.
• Support our Shlichim Recruitment and Engagement efforts: recruiting Shlichim, meeting with the Shlichim on their programming, recruiting host families…etc.
• Plan the SIT program in collaboration with the SIT Unit Head.
• Assist the CIA Team with interviews for 160+ staff members
• Responsible for staffing and training the Head Bus Counselors
• Assist in the planning and implementation of staff orientation and weekly staff meetings
• School’s Out Camp
• Planning, executing, and managing the School’s Out Camp program during the school year in collaboration with the MJCCA Day Camps Team
• Responsible for planning curriculum and ordering supplies for the various activities
• Hire the camp staff for School’s Out Camp and organize their hiring process.

• Develop and implement staff and camper recruitment strategies, including school outreach, camp tours, and recruitment events.
• Build a positive camp culture through staff outings, appreciation, and recognition to encourage staff retention.
• Coordinate recruitment efforts for camp host families

• Exercise exceptional judgment in regard to policies, procedures and the well-being of all children within the care of Camp Isidore Alterman and the MJCCA programs.
• Support counselors and unit heads in behavior management of all campers
• Camper recruitment—including but not limited to making phone calls, customer service, emails, and retention.
• Working camp tours, camp expos, and nights and weekends as needed.
• Fill in for the Assistant Director in the Assistant Director’s absence
• Commitment to the Day Camp and School’s Out Camp Calendar

BBYO

• Assist with BBYO programming, serving as staff at 3–4 weekend conventions per year and attending evening programs as needed.
• Build relationships with Jewish teens and serve as a role model and mentor.
• Serve as additional support in the Club J After-School program, working with children daily during the school year.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines
• Maintains organized materials,…