Camp Director

Hashomer Hatzair USA Camp Shomria is looking to hire a new Camp Director starting March 2026.

Camp Director

Purpose of the Position – The Camp Director is responsible for recruitment of campers and the administration and operation of Camp Shomria and other major events throughout the year. During the school year, the Camp Director’s primary responsibility is to recruit participants for year-round activities and for all six weeks of Camp Shomria, to hire staff and order supplies, and to ensure that the physical plant of the camp is in good repair.

The Camp Director is expected to participate in and be physically present for Camp Shomria (including Peulat Avodah, Construction, 6 weeks of summer camp and Deconstruction), any Family Camp, Peulat Stav, Mosh Choref, Lag B’Omer and the Board Retreat. The Camp Director is expected to oversee the work of the Site Manager, the Development Manager, the Mazkirimot, Hadracha, the Summer Staff and the Bookkeeper, and to work collaboratively with the Shlichimot

Responsibilities –

Recruitment and enrollment – The Camp Director will develop and implement a recruitment and retention plan in collaboration with members of the Board and the Shlichimot.

The Camp Director is expected to engage the Mazkirimot, Hadracha and campers in implementing the recruitment and retention plan

The Camp Director will work with parents and other potential hosts to hold open houses to encourage interest in Camp Shomria and year‑round events.

The Camp Director will host on‑line info sessions with potential parents.

The Camp Director will develop power point presentations and other materials to be used at open houses or info sessions to recruit new campers.

The Camp Director will use best efforts to develop relationships with parents, organizations and community groups that could be a source of campers.

Recruiting children aged 7‑8 for one week of camp is a great way to build interest in attending camp for the future. The Camp Director will work to recruit roughly 20 mini‑mosh campers each summer for the first week of each of our two sessions.

The Camp Director will participate in camp fairs and other events that provide exposure and recruitment opportunities

The Camp Director will work with Hadracha, the Mazkirimot, Board members and the Finance Committee to develop a plan for making a six week Camp Shomria the standard length of stay for campers.

The Camp Director will maintain relationships with parents and existing campers to encourage retention.

The Camp Director will reach out to alumni to encourage them to enroll their kids at Camp Shomria

The Camp Director will develop a plan to encourage campers to sign up for all six weeks of Camp Shomria and will develop a plan to improve enrollment at Camp Shomria during the fifth and sixth week of camp.

The Camp Director will meet with Roshei Kenim at least monthly and will help them with outreach and communication to members of Hashomer Hatzair USA and parents.

The Camp Director will cultivate good relationships with youth leadership, including the Rosh Mosh, Hanhaga and Hadracha.

Outreach and communication –

The Camp Director will develop and maintain relationships with key constituencies, including the Board, parents, youth movement members and campers, Hadracha, Hanhaga, Mazkirimot, the English Desk of the World movement, other staff, alumni, donors and partner organizations

The Camp Director will plan and implement Hashomer Hatzair USA’s marketing and public relations program in collaboration with Board members and/or other task forces engaged in outreach and marketing

The Camp Director will develop written materials such as brochures and flyers to be distributed at camp fairs and other public events

The Camp Director will use social media and other channels to promote Hashomer Hatzair USA and its activities, including summer camp

The Camp Director will create opportunities for partnerships with other organizations in order to build community, including camping organizations, Jewish organizations and the JCCs of Harlem and Manhattan.

The Camp Director will develop ways to build recognition for Hashomer Hatzair USA and Camp Shomria in the…