The JCC of Greater New Haven is looking to fill an exciting new role! The Director of Programming and Day Camps is a full-time, salaried position providing oversight and leadership for the organization's programming departments. The Director is responsible for day-to-day management of a portfolio of assigned departments and their staff, as well as long-term strategy to grow programs and revenues. In addition to managing the programming department heads, the Director will also serve as the director of our JCC Day Camps program. A more detailed job description for the JCC Day Camps Director role will be provided at the interview.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a JCC professional (or someone in a related field) who is looking to take the next step in their career. We are looking for someone who is energetic and motivated, with a positive, can-do attitude. The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver who is capable of working both independently and as part of a team as the situation dictates. To be successful, the Director will need to be a self-starter, who is able to set goals and work toward them, and takes an interest in their own personal and professional development.

Primary Responsibilities:

Management

• Provide supervision for department heads, front-line staff, and other employees as assigned.
• Assist in preparing the annual budgets for all assigned departments, and monitor and provide feedback on monthly financial statements.
• Create, implement and evaluate systems and processes for core department functions, such as attendance tracking, sales and outreach.
• Help develop the brand identity for each department’s programs in line with the organization’s mission and market demand.

Programming

• Plan and run a successful Day Camp Program from Mid June- End of August. (More Information to be provided)
• Plan and execute select programs and events throughout the year, including classes and special events.
• Organize, train, communicate with, and provide supervision for instructors and contractors.
• Assist with program and event registration.
• Operate programs in place of supervised staff during absences or temporary position vacancies.

Leadership

• Take an active interest in career growth, including learning new skills, staying current on industry trends, and constantly innovating and taking calculated risks.
• Lead staff meetings and trainings.
• Participate as a member of the JCC’s leadership team, providing support to co-workers.
• Conduct personal outreach to JCC members and participants, building relationships and leveraging them to encourage repeat and cross-department business.
• Regularly assess local competition to determine brand positioning and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience working with summer camp type programs
• Minimum three years of management/supervisory experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Experience leading and managing other staff in a Jewish Community Center or school environment
• CPR, AED and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
• Knowledge of the JCC field and Jewish culture, traditions and celebrations, or willingness to learn