Career Opportunities

BACKGROUND 
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.  

Agency Overview: 
CCRC provides enriching, summer overnight camp and year-round retreat services to children, families and organizations primarily from the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas. The agency’s office is located in Rockville, MD, and the camp and retreat center are located in Waynesboro, PA.  Founded in 1987, Capital Camps has enjoyed steady growth and is now close to capacity each summer with children ages eight to 17 on a sprawling renovated campus in the Catoctin Mountains.  The Retreat Center, which hosts approximately 100 groups each year, is a center of learning and rejuvenation for adults, families, and organizations. 

CCRC is affiliated with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, JCCA (Jewish Community Center Association), ACA (American Camp Association), FJC (The Foundation for Jewish Camp), and JCamp180 (a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation).  

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. 

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. 
  • 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. 
  • Collaborate with the Camp Director and medical team to holistically address camper and staff well-being. 
  • Oversee all aspects of Health Center operations, including hiring, onboarding, and training new Health Center staff members, ensuring integrated team members into the camp environment. 
  • Serve as the point person for supporting, onboarding, and supervising Health Center staff during both the hiring process and the summer season, guaranteeing the team operates efficiently and delivers exceptional care. 
  • Take a leadership role in ensuring the Health Center team adapts to camp needs by facilitating ongoing training and offering guidance for professional development. 

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. 
  • Year-round worksite is in North Bethesda, MD. 
  • The Community Care Manager is supervised by the Camp Director.  
  • Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.  
  • Medical/Dental insurance, as well as 403(b) retirement plan with match available.  
  • Paid vacation time, sick leave, and Jewish/Federal holidays. 

 

COMPENSATION 
$60,000 – $70,000 annual full-time salary, commensurate with experience, alongside an attractive and competitive package.  Part-time employment available. 

 

NEXT STEPS 

If you’re ready to take on this meaningful and impactful role, we’d love to hear from you!  Please submit your application, including a resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and passion for camper care, to jobs@capitalcamps.org

 

Capital Camps is an equal opportunity employer and provides employment opportunities to qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by law. 

Capital Camps & Retreat Center (CCRC) is seeking a detail-oriented, systems-minded Philanthropy Operations Associate to help power the fundraising work that makes transformative Jewish camp and retreat experiences possible. In this role, you will support the systems, campaigns, donor communications, and day-to-day operations that help CCRC grow philanthropic support and expand access to camp. 

This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career professional who wants to build practical experience in fundraising operations, donor relations, nonprofit data management, campaign execution, and project coordination while contributing to a mission-driven organization. If you notice the details, enjoy working with data and systems, can keep multiple projects moving, and want your work to support a mission that matters, we would love to meet you. 

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 We’re Looking For The right person for this role is a thoughtful, systems-minded collaborator who enjoys data, details, cross-team communication, and work that strengthens CCRC’s impact in the Jewish community. 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 
  • 1–3 years of experience preferred in nonprofit work, fundraising, database management, administration, finance, marketing, communications, or a related field 
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy 
  • Prior Experience with Raiser’s Edge or CRM systems is preferred; ability and willingness to learn and master fundraising database is required. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and follow-up items 
  • Comfortable learning new systems and technology 
  • Ability to handle confidential donor and financial information with discretion 
  • Experience with Canva, social media, or email platforms is a plus 
  • Interest in nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, and Jewish community building 
  • Positive, collaborative, and proactive mindset 

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES 

This role sits at the operational center of CCRC’s philanthropy work. You will help keep donor information accurate, gifts processed and acknowledged promptly, campaigns organized and tracked, and the development 

team equipped with the information and systems needed to build strong relationships and grow philanthropic support.* Behind every strong donor relationship is clear information, timely follow-up, and thoughtful coordination. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys making systems work better and wants to see their behind-the-scenes contributions help more campers, families, and communities experience CCRC. 

Philanthropy Operations & Data 

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor, alumni, and constituent records in Raiser’s Edge 
  • Process gifts, acknowledgements, and donor records with a high level of accuracy 
  • Prepare donor reports, mailing lists, campaign tracking, and fundraising analytics 
  • Help maintain organized systems, timelines, and processes across fundraising initiatives 
  • Identify opportunities to improve data quality and streamline philanthropy processes 

Campaign & Fundraising Support 

  • Support the planning and execution of annual, special, and targeted fundraising campaigns 
  • Prepare campaign lists, tracking reports, solicitation materials, and follow-up information 
  • Track solicitations, responses, pledges, gifts, and follow-up activity 
  • Assist with donor stewardship and cultivation efforts by preparing information, correspondence, and materials for the development team 
  • Support special fundraising initiatives connected to organizational priorities 

Donor Communications & Stewardship 

  • Draft donor correspondence, emails, acknowledgements, newsletters, and campaign materials 
  • Help personalize donor communications and ensure timely follow-up 
  • Partner with the marketing team on donor-facing communications and fundraising initiatives 
  • Help ensure consistent and accurate messaging across philanthropy communications 

Events & Development Support 

  • Support the planning and execution of donor events, summer camp visits, and other development experiences 
  • Assist with event invitations, guest lists, registration, logistics, materials, and follow-up 
  • Prepare donor and prospect information for meetings and events 
  • Help create welcoming and thoughtful experiences for supporters and guests 

Growth & Collaboration 

  • Work closely with the philanthropy team and senior organizational leadership 
  • Collaborate with finance, marketing, and other teams 
  • Contribute ideas that strengthen fundraising systems, campaigns, and donor stewardship 
  • Participate in special projects that support the organization’s philanthropic goals 
  • Build hands-on experience across multiple areas of nonprofit fundraising and operations 

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

Why This Role Is Unique 

Fundraising depends on strong relationships, and strong relationships depend on excellent systems, accurate information, and thoughtful follow-through behind the scenes. 

In this role, you will provide the operational foundation that helps CCRC communicate thoughtfully with supporters, understand our philanthropic community, execute successful campaigns, and expand access to meaningful Jewish camp experiences. 

You’ll have opportunities to: 

  • Develop meaningful experience in nonprofit fundraising operations and database management 
  • Learn how philanthropic campaigns are planned, executed, tracked, and evaluated 
  • Work directly with organizational leadership and an experienced development team 
  • Develop expertise in Raiser’s Edge and fundraising analytics 
  • See the direct connection between strong operations and CCRC’s ability to serve campers, families, and communities 

Work Environment & Schedule 

  • Based in North Bethesda, Maryland (Monday–Friday) from September through May 
  • At least 3-4 days of a 7-day week at camp in Waynesboro, PA during the summer 
  • Occasional evening and weekend events 
  • Some flexibility may be available based on departmental needs, though this position requires a significant in-person presence 
  • Collaborative, mission-driven, and community-oriented team culture 
  • Philanthropy Operations Associate reports to Director of Philanthropy Campaigns & Communication Strategy

Compensation & Benefits 

    • Salary: $50,000–$60,000, 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 day-care program for children 0-6 
    • Full room, board and laundry provided during the summer while working on the Waynesboro campus 

To Apply: 

Please send your resume and a brief 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. 

*This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, CCRC reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. 

 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.