Location and Job Title:

Camp Interlaken Director
Harry and Rose Samson Family JCC
6255 N Santa Monica Blvd
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217-4353

Principal Responsibilities:

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!

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Leadership & Management

• 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.

Community & Engagement

• 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.

Program & Operations

• 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.

Location & Work Environment

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

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Ideal Candidates Will Also Have

• 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.

Salary:

$85,000 - $95,000

Agency Information:

The Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center is a non-profit, social service agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values. It is committed to meeting the ever changing needs of the entire Jewish community for strengthening Jewish identity and for enriching the quality of Jewish life.

The Center provides the total community with a forum for open dialogue regarding matters affecting Jewish life here, in Israel and throughout the World. It initiates diversified social, educational, recreational and cultural programs within a Jewish setting.

The JCC is a partner in serving the community with the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, is affiliated with the JCC Association of North America and a Beneficiary agency of the United Way of Greater Milwaukee.