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 Alumni Engagement & 40th Anniversary Coordinator

Capital Camps & Retreat Center (CCRC) is seeking a creative, organized, and relationship-driven Alumni Engagement & 40th Anniversary Coordinator to help reconnect generations of alumni, celebrate four decades of camp memories, and invite our community into an exciting milestone year. 

This part-time position offers a meaningful opportunity to help shape alumni outreach, engagement, volunteer involvement, and anniversary programming throughout the year. It is a great fit for someone who loves camp, community building, communications, event planning, and bringing people together around shared memories and future possibilities. 

This is a unique chance to help build something lasting: a stronger alumni network, a more connected camp community, and a celebration that honors CCRC’s past while helping shape its future. 

About Capital Camps & Retreat Center 

Capital Camps & Retreat Center provides transformative Jewish overnight camp and retreat experiences for children, families, and communities across the Mid-Atlantic region. In addition to summer camp, the Retreat Center hosts year-round programs for organizations, families, and community groups, serving thousands of participants annually. 

The agency’s administrative offices are located in North Bethesda, Maryland, with its camp and retreat center situated in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. 

What You’ll Do 

The Alumni Engagement & 40th Anniversary Coordinator will help design and carry out a year-long effort to reconnect alumni, strengthen relationships, gather stories, and create meaningful opportunities for former campers, staff, families and community members to engage with CCRC and with one another. 

Alumni Outreach & Engagement 

  • Help identify and reconnect with former campers, staff, families, and other members of the Capital Camps community 
  • Develop creative outreach strategies to reach alumni across generations 
  • Build relationships with alumni and help identify individuals interested in becoming more involved with CCRC 
  • Conduct personalized outreach through email, phone, social media, and other channels 
  • Help develop and manage social media groups, online communities, email lists, and other platforms that give alumni ongoing opportunities to connect with CCRC and with one another 
  • Explore new tools and platforms that can strengthen alumni networking, communication, and community-building 
  • Recruit and coordinate alumni volunteers and ambassadors 
  • Create opportunities for alumni to reconnect with one another and with current camp life 
  • Track outreach, responses, interests, and engagement in partnership with the philanthropy team 

40th Anniversary Planning & Programming 

  • Help coordinate CCRC’s 40th anniversary initiatives and events taking place through the end of 2027 
  • Maintain project plans, timelines, calendars, and follow-up for anniversary activities 
  • Work with the philanthropy team to develop meaningful opportunities to celebrate CCRC’s history and community 
  • Help organize alumni gatherings, reunions, virtual programs, community events, and anniversary experiences 
  • Coordinate invitations, registration, communications, volunteers, logistics, and post-event follow-up 
  • Support special anniversary programming during the summer season 
  • Help identify alumni stories, milestones, traditions, photos, and memories that bring Capital Camps’ history to life 

Alumni Communications & Storytelling 

  • Help draft alumni emails, newsletters, invitations, surveys, updates, and other communications 
  • Work with the marketing team to develop alumni-focused digital and social media content 
  • Help collect stories, photographs, memories, and reflections from across CCRC’s history 
  • Conduct alumni interviews and help identify compelling stories for anniversary communications 
  • Help develop content that celebrates CCRC’s past while inviting alumni to be part of its future 

Community Building & Volunteer Engagement 

  • Support alumni-led gatherings and engagement opportunities 
  • Work with the philanthropy team to identify alumni interested in supporting CCRC through volunteerism, leadership, or philanthropy 
  • Help establish systems and traditions that can support a stronger long-term alumni program after the anniversary year concludes 

Collaboration 

  • Work closely with CCRC’s executive, philanthropy, marketing, and camp teams 
  • Coordinate with the Philanthropy Operations & Campaign Associate on alumni data, lists, tracking, and reporting 
  • Bring creativity, enthusiasm, and new ideas to how CCRC connects and engages generations across its community 

What We’re Looking For 

The right person for this role is a natural connector: someone who enjoys reaching out to people, building relationships, hearing their stories, and turning ideas into experiences that help a community feel seen, remembered, and connected. 

We know great candidates may not meet every qualification exactly. If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply. 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and follow-up items 
  • Comfortable initiating outreach and communicating with people across generations 
  • Experience in community engagement, alumni relations, events, communications, nonprofit work, Jewish communal work, education, camp, or a related field preferred 
  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with a team 
  • Experience with email platforms, social media, Canva, or other communications tools is helpful 
  • Experience with CRM systems or constituent databases is a plus but not required 
  • Ability to attend occasional in-person meetings and events in North Bethesda, Maryland and Waynesboro, Pennsylvania 
  • Availability for occasional evening or weekend events 
  • Strong familiarity with Capital Camps, Jewish overnight camp, or Jewish communal life is helpful. 

Work Environment & Schedule 

  • Part-time, hourly position (potential for a shift in hours and/or responsibilities upon conclusion of 40th anniversary events) 
  • Flexible schedule, with hours varying based on projects and the anniversary event calendar 
  • Hybrid/remote work is available for a significant portion of the role
  • Regular communication and collaboration with the CCRC team 
  • Periodic in-person meetings in North Bethesda, Maryland 
  • In-person participation required for select alumni programs, anniversary events, and summer activities in North Bethesda and/or Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
  • Occasional evening and weekend availability required for events

Compensation & Benefits 

  • $25–$27 per hour, commensurate with experience 
  • Flexible, part-time schedule 
  • Possible Camp tuition discounts 
  • Full room and board provided during the summer while working on the Waynesboro campus 
  • Collaborative, mission-driven, and community-oriented team culture 

To Apply 

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to jobs@capitalcamps.org and tell us why this opportunity interests you. 

Assistant Camp Director  

Capital Camps & Retreat Center (CCRC) is seeking a full-time Assistant Camp Director.  The Assistant Camp Director is a key member of the Capital Camps’ Year-Round Team and plays a critical role in shaping the overall Capital Camps experience, with a focus on strengthening summer staff culture and teen leadership development. This position serves as a trusted thought partner to the Camp Director, balancing operational oversight with relationship building, helping ensure that all campers and staff thrive in a vibrant, inclusive, and values-driven Jewish community. 

This is an outstanding opportunity to leverage previous professional experience and launch the next step of one’s professional career. Central to this position’s success is the desire and drive to handle a variety of responsibilities, tackle a wide array of challenges, and participate in all aspects of camp planning, operations and implementation. The Assistant Camp Director will have the opportunity to shape the experience of hundreds of campers and staff each summer, in turn strengthening the future of Jewish community and leadership. 

About Capital Camps & Retreat Center 

Capital Camps & Retreat Center (CCRC) provides transformative Jewish overnight camp and retreat experiences for children, families, and communities across the Mid-Atlantic region. In addition to summer camp, the Retreat Center hosts year-round programs for organizations, families, and community groups, serving thousands of participants annually.  

Founded in 1987, Capital Camps is approaching an exciting milestone as we celebrate our 40th summer and look toward the organization’s next chapter of growth and impact. The agency’s administrative offices are located in North Bethesda, Maryland, with its camp and retreat center situated in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. 

What We’re Looking For 

The right person is an intentional leader who is passionate about Jewish camping, staff development, and teen leadership.  

You understand how to develop impactful systems, have experience mentoring & coaching others, and can partner effectively with team members to drive results. You bring exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organization skills, and have a serious interest in shaping the lives of teens and young adults.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES 

September – May 

Summer Staff Recruitment, Retention, & Planning 

  • Implement an established talent recruitment plan for summer staff, with a tremendous opportunity to creatively implement new ideas. 
  • Manage the full-cycle recruitment of summer staff, including recruitment, retention, interviews, hiring, contracting, and onboarding. 
  • Collaborate with multiple local and international agencies to recruit and retain strong seasonal staff. 
  • Lead communication and engagement efforts with summer staff throughout the year (i.e. monthly newsletters, in-person reunions). 
  • Partner with the Human Resources team to ensure all seasonal summer staff are in compliance with necessary forms, paperwork, and other employment requirements. 
  • Organize and synthesize data to report to the agency’s Board of Directors and Camp Committee.  
  • Prepare for a comprehensive staff training experience that equips staff to create exceptional, safe, inclusive, and meaningful camper experiences, drawing upon best practices in Jewish camping and the camping industry.  
  • Lead the preparations for all operational aspects of the staff experience (i.e. international staff arrivals, housing, and day off logistics). 

Teen Leadership Programs 

  • Create and implement intentional recruitment strategies for the three Capital Camps Leadership Programs: Macks Village for rising 10th graders, Leaders-In-Training (LIT) for rising 11th graders, and Counselors-In-Training (CIT) for rising 12th graders. 
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Macks, LIT, and CIT teen leaders and parents throughout the year. 
  • Manage the application process for LITs and CITs. 
  • Develop teen curriculum and programmatic components, including specialty experiences 
  • Partner with local and national organizations to deepen curriculum and plan safe, meaningful, and fun off-site trips for LITs and CITs.  

Overall Leadership 

  • Thoughtfully contribute to and help lead regular planning sessions with the camp year-round team to identify and address ongoing areas of focus 
  • Additional roles, as assigned by the Camp Director. 

 

June – August 

Overall Leadership 

  • Directly supervise and mentor members of the summer leadership team, including Village Leaders of the Leadership Programs, supporting their journey as supervisors, program facilitators, and role models. 
  • Reside on-site at Capital Camps during the summer season to provide hands-on, real-time support to campers and staff.  
  • Develop meaningful relationships with staff members and campers. 
  • Serve as a senior presence to the entire summer leadership team and summer staff. 

Summer Staff Training, Performance, and Experience 

  • Partner with the Camp Director on delivering an impactful, smooth, and fun pre-camp Staff Training experience. 
  • Oversee key aspects of staff placement and performance management, supporting summer supervisors to ensure staff are performing at or above expectations. 
  • Lead all aspects of summer staff engagement, appreciation, and well-being initiatives including events, programs, and recognition.  
  • Manage staff operations including transportation and off-site hosting.  
  • Liaise with staff on individual needs such as non-camp related commitments, employment contract dates, and placement requests.  
  • Partner with the Community Care Manager to support the well-being needs of staff. 

Teen Leadership Programs 

  • Ensure Leadership Programs meet programmatic & curriculum goals, and work with assigned Yoetzot (Community Care Specialists) to address any individual camper’s mental, emotional, social, physical, or behavioral issues.  
  • Communicate as needed with parents and external organizations to support individual needs and overall program experiences. 
  • Respond promptly to unanticipated, complex changes to planned activities and programs. 

 

Camp life moves very quickly. The Assistant Camp Director can expect to be faced with a variety of complex situations simultaneously and must prioritize based on importance and urgency.   

 

Qualifications 

  • 5-7 years of professional experience in Jewish overnight camping, Jewish experiential education, youth development, or other Jewish child and teen-serving settings 
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher 
  • Exceptional level of professionalism and accountability 
  • Superior interpersonal and team-building skills 
  • Outstanding reflective and creative thinking capacities  
  • Ability to deliver high standards of customer service, problem solving, quality control, and evaluation 
  • Commitment to Judaism and Jewish living & learning 
  • Commitment to creating welcoming, inclusive environments where campers and staff of all backgrounds feel a sense of belonging. 
  • Understanding and appreciation of child development 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Dedication to continued personal learning and development 
  • Exemplary sense of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality 
  • Well-organized with great attention to detail   

 

Work Environment & Schedule  

  • Year-Round full-time position based in CCRC’s North Bethesda office during fall, winter and spring 
  • On-site in Waynesboro during the full summer session 
  • Occasional evening and weekend programs & meetings, including prospective camper family events, camper & staff information sessions and trainings, and summer staff gatherings 
  • Collaborative, mission-driven team culture rooted in community  
  • The Assistant Camp Director reports to the Camp Director 

   

Compensation & Benefits 

  • Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 commensurate with experience.  
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and transit expenses. 
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match upon meeting eligibility requirements  
  • Paid vacation, personal leave, and holidays (including Federal and Jewish holidays) 
  • Professional development opportunities. 
  • Camp tuition discounts for cabin-age campers, as well as access to a summer childcare program for children ages 0-6. 
  • Full room, board, and laundry provided during the summer while working on the Waynesboro campus. 
     

If you are a compassionate, organized, and collaborative professional who is energized by supporting young people, partnering with families, and strengthening a vibrant Jewish camp community, we encourage you to apply. We welcome candidates who bring creativity, good judgment, warmth, and a deep commitment to camper and staff well-being. 

 

To Apply 

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to jobs@capitalcamps.org describing your interest in the role and what excites you about joining the Capital Camps team. 

 

Capital Camps & Retreat Center (CCRC), a non-profit Jewish camping and retreat organization, is seeking a part-time or full-time Community Care Manager to join its year-round Camp Team. 

About Capital Camps & Retreat Center 

Capital Camps & Retreat Center provides transformative Jewish overnight camp and retreat experiences for children, families, and communities across the Mid-Atlantic region. In addition to summer camp, the Retreat Center hosts year-round programs for organizations, families, and community groups, serving thousands of participants annually. 

The agency’s administrative offices are located in North Bethesda, Maryland, with its camp and retreat center situated in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. 

Position Overview 

Capital Camps is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Care Manager. This role will help foster inclusive and supportive environments within its vibrant Jewish community, where children and staff can thrive emotionally, socially, and physically. It offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of campers and the broader Jewish community. 

This position offers a blend of direct care, strategic planning, family partnership, staff supervision, and organizational leadership. The Community Care Manager will have the opportunity to help design systems, coach staff, strengthen inclusion practices, and contribute meaningfully to the long-term growth of Capital Camps’ community care model. 

Pre-Camp Responsibilities 

  • Collaborate closely with families to integrate camper needs into the planning process, ensuring a holistic approach that incorporates both physical and mental health support within the camp environment. 
  • Design and implement individualized support plans for campers requiring additional care, ensuring a seamless transition into the camp environment. 
  • Develop and update camper and staff intake forms, including medical forms, camper profiles, and staff applications. 
  • Review camper and staff files thoroughly before camp begins, collaborating with parents, medical professionals, and therapists as needed to address individual needs. 
  • Collaborate with the Atzma’im (inclusion program) Coordinator on camper intake and the placement of Atzma’im staff and supports. 
  • Collaborate with the Medical Committee and Health Center staff to integrate the latest health trends and standards of care, ensuring that the camp’s approach remains up-to-date and effective in addressing campers’ physical and mental health needs. 
  • Serve as the point person for recruiting, hiring, supporting, and onboarding Health Center staff during both the hiring process, and procuring necessary supplies for Health Center operations 
  • Review and reflect on feedback from parents, staff, and campers from previous summers to 

identify areas of improvement and integrate insights into planning processes for enhanced camp experiences. 

• Lead and organize pre-camp staff training sessions, equipping seasonal Yoetzot (licensed social workers, therapists, clinical psychologists, school guidance counselors, and seasoned educators) and other team members with tools and strategies in areas such as: 

• Fostering positive social interactions 

• Managing challenging behaviors and interpersonal conflicts 

• Supporting campers with diverse needs 

• Homesickness prevention and response 

• Encouraging self-care for staff 

In-Camp Responsibilities (Full-Time, Residential) 

  • Reside on-site at Capital Camps during the summer season to provide hands-on, real-time support to campers and staff. 
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for social, emotional, and mental health matters, effectively coordinating care and interventions as needed. 
  • Supervise the Atzma’im Coordinator in implementing ongoing strategies for campers who receive Atzma’im support. 
  • Supervise the seasonal Yoetzot team, ensuring that their work aligns with the camp’s mission and the needs of the community. 
  • Conduct ongoing staff training and provide resources to manage evolving challenges and promote a positive camp culture. 
  • Take an active leadership role in elevating the well-being of seasonal summer staff, partnering with the Year-Round and summer Leadership Team to advance initiatives. 
  • Collaborate with the Camp Director and medical team to holistically address camper and staff well-being. 
  • Oversee all aspects of Health Center operations, supervising the lead Health Center staff in training, operations, integration into the camp environment, and guaranteeing the team operates efficiently and delivers exceptional care. 

Qualifications 

  • A licensed professional with a background in social work, psychology, counseling, or education (LCSW, LPC, or equivalent preferred). 
  • Experience working with children and adolescents, particularly in a camp, school, or similar setting. 
  • Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills. 
  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. 
  • A passion for nurturing and supporting the social, emotional, and mental health of youth and staff. 

Additional Information: 

  • Summer worksite is in Waynesboro, PA. 
  • Based in North Bethesda, Maryland (Monday–Friday) from September through May 
  • Collaborative, mission-driven, and community-oriented team culture 
  • The Community Care Manager is supervised by the Camp Director. 

Compensation & Benefits 

  • Full-time salary: $70,000–$75,000, commensurate with experience. For part-time employees, compensation will be prorated based on the agreed-upon schedule and hours worked. 
  • Comprehensive benefits package (for employees working 30hrs or more per week) including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and transit expenses 
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match upon meeting eligibility requirements 
  • Paid vacation, personal leave, and holidays (including Federal and Jewish holidays) 
  • Professional development opportunities. 
  • Camp tuition discounts for cabin-age campers as well as day-care program for children 0-6 
  • Full room, board and laundry provided during the summer while working on the Waynesboro campus 

If you are a compassionate, organized, and collaborative professional who is energized by supporting young people, partnering with families, and strengthening a vibrant Jewish camp community, we encourage you to apply. We welcome candidates who bring creativity, good judgment, warmth, and a deep commitment to camper and staff well-being. 

To Apply 

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to jobs@capitalcamps.org and tell us why this opportunity interests you. 

 Director of Philanthropy Campaigns & Communication Strategy 

Capital Camps & Retreat Center (CCRC) is seeking a collaborative senior leader to serve as Director of Philanthropy Campaigns & Communication Strategy, guiding high-impact fundraising campaigns and strengthening the communications that bring our mission, impact, and stories to life. 

This role sits at the intersection of philanthropy, communications, and campaign strategy. The Director will help shape how CCRC engages donors, families, alumni, volunteers, and the broader community, translating meaningful relationships and compelling stories into thoughtful, data-informed fundraising and engagement efforts. 

Working closely with the CEO, the Director will set strategy, create high-level content, and develop the messaging, systems, preparation, and follow-through needed to strengthen relationships and support CCRC’s philanthropic growth. 

The right person will bring together fundraising expertise, strategic storytelling, data analysis, project management, and relationship-building to grow a vibrant and sustainable philanthropy program. 

About Capital Camps & Retreat Center 

Capital Camps & Retreat Center (CCRC) provides transformative Jewish overnight camp and retreat experiences for children, families, and communities across the Mid-Atlantic region. In addition to summer camp, the Retreat Center hosts year-round programs for organizations, families, and community groups, serving thousands of participants annually. 

Founded in 1987, Capital Camps is approaching an exciting milestone as we celebrate our 40th summer and look toward the organization’s next chapter of growth and impact. 

The agency’s administrative offices are located in North Bethesda, Maryland, with its camp and retreat center situated in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. 

What We’re Looking For: 

The right person is a strategic fundraising thinker and campaign leader who can translate organizational priorities into clear fundraising strategies, manage multi-channel campaigns, use data to guide decisions, and coordinate people and resources to move complex initiatives forward. 

You understand how segmentation, messaging, stewardship, timing, and performance analysis work together to strengthen fundraising results, and you can partner effectively with the CEO, Board members, colleagues, and volunteers to execute thoughtful campaigns. 

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: 

Philanthropy & Campaign Strategy 

  • Partner with the CEO to develop and implement CCRC’s annual fundraising strategy, priorities, goals, and measures of success 
  • Develop an annual campaign that integrates fundraising appeals, renewals, stewardship, donor communications, special campaigns, events, and engagement initiatives 
  • Lead multichannel fundraising campaign strategy and planning across email, direct mail, digital, social media, peer-to-peer, and other platforms 
  • Analyze fundraising and campaign performance, identify trends and opportunities, and use results to strengthen future strategy 
  • Identify opportunities to acquire, retain, renew, upgrade, and reactivate donors and expand CCRC’s philanthropic community 
  • Oversee the philanthropy operations and marketing associates to ensure campaign data, tracking, reporting, and follow-up support strategic decision-making 
  • Prepare fundraising reports, campaign updates, and actionable information to support the CEO, Development Committee, and Board members 
  • Bring current fundraising, direct-response, digital engagement, and nonprofit campaign best practices to CCRC’s development program 

Philanthropy Communications & Content Strategy 

  • Lead development communications strategy, planning, and coordination in support of fundraising, stewardship, and engagement goals 
  • Oversee CCRC’s annual and current development impact reports, working across the organization to identify the stories, visuals, and statistics that best demonstrate impact 
  • Establish key messages and communication priorities for fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, special initiatives, and other development efforts 
  • Create CEO and Board materials, including donor correspondence, talking points, presentations, campaign updates, and other communications that support fundraising and engagement 
  • Maintain high standards for voice, tone, accuracy, consistency, and audience relevance across development communications 

Donor Strategy & Stewardship 

  • Design a year-round donor stewardship strategy, including timely, personalized communications that help donors understand their impact and deepen their relationship with CCRC 
  • Participate in select donor meetings and relationship-building opportunities 
  • Plan and steward donor visits during the summer camp season 
  • Create and oversee donor and alumni stewardship events throughout the year 
  • Support the Legacy Donor program through communications, stewardship initiatives, events, and engagement strategy 

Board & Volunteer Leadership 

  • Partner with the CEO, Board Chair, and Development Committee leadership to set campaign strategy, priorities, and goals 
  • Serve as the lead staff for the Development Committee of the Board 
  • Prepare campaign updates, fundraising analysis, presentations, talking points, and Board and committee meeting materials 
  • Equip Board members and volunteers with the messaging, tools, information, and follow-up needed for fundraising and community engagement 
  • Develop opportunities for volunteer leaders to serve as ambassadors and connectors within the broader CCRC community
  • Further strengthen a culture of philanthropy throughout the Board and organization

Alumni & Community Engagement 

  • Oversee the Alumni Engagement & 40th Anniversary Coordinator to align alumni engagement with organizational and philanthropic goals 
  • Move alumni and community members from engagement to volunteerism, leadership, and philanthropic participation 
  • Collaborate on alumni, donor, and community events that create meaningful connection and stewardship 

Lead & Collaborate 

  • Oversee the Philanthropy Operations Associate, Marketing Associate, and Alumni Engagement & 40th Anniversary Coordinator 
  • Collaborate with Finance Team to ensure fundraising reporting, gift processing, reconciliation, and donor recognition are accurate and timely 
  • Oversee the department budget, planning calendar, goals, dashboards, and progress reporting 
  • Create systems, responsibilities, timelines, and processes that help the philanthropy team work effectively 
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and senior leadership on philanthropy, communications, engagement, and organizational positioning 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business, or a related field is a plus 
  • 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, communications, digital marketing, campaign strategy, advancement, or related work 
  • Demonstrated success planning and executing fundraising or engagement campaigns 
  • Exceptional writing, editing, messaging, and storytelling skills 
  • Strong understanding of fundraising strategy and donor stewardship 
  • Strong project-management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, timelines, and deadlines 
  • Experience using CRM and fundraising data to segment audiences, inform strategy, and evaluate campaign performance 
  • Comfortable working directly with CEOs, senior leadership, Board members, donors, and volunteers 
  • Ability to translate leadership priorities into clear strategy and executable plans 
  • Experience leading and developing staff 
  • Strong analytical and presentation skills 
  • Collaborative, flexible, thoughtful, and proactive working style 
  • Familiarity with Jewish communal organizations, overnight camp, or mission-driven nonprofit work is a plus 
  • Ability to attend occasional evening and weekend events, travel periodically to CCRC’s Waynesboro campus during the fall, winter, and spring, and spend additional time on campus during the summer camp season 

Work Environment & Schedule 

  • Year-Round full-time position based in CCRC’s North Bethesda office during fall, winter and spring 
  • On-site in Waynesboro at least 4-5 days per 7-day week during the summer 
  • Occasional evening and weekend programs, board meetings and donor/community events 
  • Collaborative, mission-driven, community-oriented team culture rooted in community 
  • The Director of Philanthropy Campaigns & Communication Strategy reports to the CEO. 

Compensation & Benefits 

  • Salary: $115,000–$130,000, commensurate with experience 
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match upon meeting eligibility requirements 
  • Paid vacation, personal leave, and holidays (including Federal and Jewish holidays) 
  • Professional growth and development opportunities 
  • Camper tuition discounts for cabin-age campers as well as day-care program for children 0-6 
  • Full room, board and laundry provided while working on the Waynesboro campus during camp 

We know great candidates may not meet every qualification exactly. If this mission and opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply. 

To Apply 

Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@capitalcamps.org and tell us why this role interests you and what excites you about philanthropy, nonprofit work, camp, or Jewish communal life.