Philanthropy & Community Engagement Associate

Capital Camps & Retreat Center is seeking a creative, organized, and relationship-driven Philanthropy & Community Engagement Associate to help strengthen Jewish community, expand access to camp, and grow meaningful engagement with families, alumni, and supporters. This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career professional looking to build experience in fundraising, communications, events, community engagement, nonprofit leadership, and relationship management while making a real impact.

Combine fundraising, communications, events, relationship-building, and project management. Community Engagement & Fundraising: help execute fundraising campaigns and community engagement initiatives; support donor, parent, alumni, and community outreach; assist with stewardship and relationship-building; support peer-to-peer fundraising and volunteer engagement; create meaningful donor experiences and personalized communications; spearhead a new alumni engagement initiative for CCRC’s 40th anniversary. Communications & Storytelling: draft emails, social media, acknowledgements, and campaign materials;

partner with marketing; maintain consistent messaging; support alumni engagement and special campaigns. Events & Experiences: assist with donor events, alumni gatherings, and summer camp visits; coordinate logistics and follow-up; create welcoming experiences. Operations & Organization: maintain Raiser’s Edge records; process gifts and acknowledgements; prepare reports and campaign tracking; ensure systems and projects run smoothly. Growth &

Collaboration:

work closely with leadership; contribute ideas; participate in special projects; grow professionally within a collaborative team.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 1–3 years preferred in nonprofit, communications, fundraising, marketing, events, education or related; strong communication and interpersonal skills; organized and detail-oriented; comfortable learning new systems; experience with Canva/social/email a plus; experience with Raiser’s Edge or CRM helpful; interest in nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, and Jewish community building; positive, collaborative, proactive mindset.

Based in Rockville, Maryland (Monday–Friday) Sept–May; approximately 3–4 days/week at camp in Waynesboro, PA during the summer; occasional evenings/weekends.

Salary $48,000–$52,000; comprehensive benefits; 403(b) with match; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; professional development; camp tuition discounts; room and board provided during summer while working on Waynesboro campus.