Camp Interlaken Director

Steve & Shari Sadek Family Camp Interlaken JCC

Camp Interlaken JCC seeks a dynamic, passionate, and experienced professional to lead our camp community. This is an extraordinary opportunity to build upon Camp Interlaken’s 60-year legacy of friendship, growth, and Jewish community.

This is a year-round, high-impact position where you will be responsible for translating our vision into a values-based, high-quality experience for campers and staff, ensuring every aspect of camp reflects our pursuit of excellence and spirit of community.

If you are a proven leader with a deep commitment to Jewish life, youth development, and building inclusive, supportive communities, this could be the next career for you!

$90-100K

What You’ll Do:

The Core of the Role

As the Director of Camp Interlaken JCC, you will provide year-round leadership, working closely with the Executive Director and JCC partners to ensure a mission-driven and financially sustainable operation.

• Provide strategic, year-round leadership for all camp activities and operations.
• Directly supervise and mentor the Assistant and Administrative Directors, fostering professional growth and a collaborative culture.
• Partner with the Executive Director on strategic planning, long-term development, and financial sustainability, including the annual operating budget.

• Serve as the chief ambassador for Camp Interlaken to families, alumni, lay leaders, and the broader community.
• Oversee all aspects of camper recruitment, enrollment, and retention, ensuring target goals are met and the community remains vibrant and inclusive.
• Manage parent communication with empathy and professionalism, addressing inquiries and sensitive concerns discreetly.

• Guide the Assistant Director in staff hiring, training, and supervision, including the execution of robust pre‑camp and on‑site training programs.
• Oversee all aspects of camper and staff care, including health, wellness, and behavior management, fostering a safe and supportive environment.
• Ensure the camp’s full compliance with American Camp Association (ACA) and health department accreditation and licensure standards.
• Coordinate with the Administrative Director on logistics, HR, transportation, and other operational systems.

This is a year-round position requiring two distinct work locations:
September – May (Off‑Season):
Work in person at the JCC in the Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. This period is focused on planning, recruitment, and organizational leadership.
June – August (Summer Season):
Reside full-time on-site at Camp Interlaken in Eagle River, Wisconsin.
Please note this role involves some evening, weekend, and travel responsibilities for recruitment, professional gatherings, and JCC‑wide events.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience in Jewish camping, youth development, or nonprofit management.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory and leadership experience in Jewish camping or a related setting.
• Knowledge and passion for the North American Jewish community, the State of Israel, and Jewish history, traditions, and customs.
• Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to work effectively with staff and campers of all ages.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and public speaking skills; customer‑service orientation with diplomacy and discretion is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to be a highly motivated, organized, and detail‑oriented self‑starter.

• A strong track record in developing new initiatives and driving them from concept to execution.
• The ability to receive and provide constructive feedback in a growth‑minded environment.