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 Josh Micley, the Camp Director, at jo***@**********ps.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 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.  

If you are energized by storytelling, community-building, organizing projects, working collaboratively, and helping mission-driven organizations grow, we would love to meet you. 

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

What You’ll Do 

This role combines fundraising, communications, events, relationship-building, and project management. No two days look exactly the same. 

Community Engagement & Fundraising 

• Help execute fundraising campaigns and community engagement initiatives 

• Support donor, parent, alumni, and community outreach efforts 

• Assist with stewardship and relationship-building across multiple audiences 

• Support peer-to-peer fundraising and volunteer engagement projects 

• Create meaningful donor experiences and personalized communications 

• Spearhead a new alumni engagement initiative in conjunction with Capital Camps & Retreat Center’s upcoming 40th anniversary celebration, helping reconnect alumni and strengthen long-term community relationships 

Communications & Storytelling 

• Draft emails, social media content, acknowledgements, and campaign materials 

• Partner with the marketing team on donor-facing communications and storytelling 

• Help maintain consistent messaging and outreach across platforms 

• Support alumni engagement initiatives and special campaigns 

Events & Experiences 

• Assist with donor events, alumni gatherings, and summer camp visits 

• Coordinate logistics, communications, scheduling, and follow-up 

• Create welcoming and engaging experiences for supporters and guests 

Operations & Organization 

• Maintain donor and alumni records in Raiser’s Edge 

• Process gifts and acknowledgements with accuracy and attention to detail 

• Prepare reports, mailing lists, and campaign tracking materials 

• Ensure fundraising systems and projects run smoothly behind the scenes 

Growth & Collaboration 

• Work closely with senior organizational leadership 

• Contribute ideas and creative solutions 

• Participate in special projects that strengthen community engagement and philanthropy 

• Grow professionally within a collaborative and mission-driven team 

What We’re Looking For 

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

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 

• 1–3 years of professional experience preferred in nonprofit work, communications, fundraising, marketing, events, education, or related fields 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects 

• Comfortable learning new systems and technology 

• Experience with Canva, social media, or email platforms is a plus 

• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or CRM systems is helpful but not required 

• Interest in nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, and Jewish community building  

• Positive, collaborative, and proactive mindset 

Why This Role Is Unique 

This is more than a traditional fundraising operations role. You’ll help shape how people connect to Jewish community and camp experiences while gaining hands-on experience across fundraising, communications, donor engagement, events, strategy, storytelling, and nonprofit leadership.  

You’ll also have opportunities to: 

• Build relationships with community leaders and donors 

• Contribute ideas directly to organizational leadership 

• Shape CCRC’s 40th anniversary alumni engagement efforts 

• Grow your career in the nonprofit and Jewish communal space 

Work Environment & Schedule 

• Based in Rockville, Maryland (Monday–Friday) from September through May  

• Approximately 3-4 days per week at camp in Waynesboro, PA during the summer 

• Occasional evening and weekend events 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Salary: $48,000–$52,000, 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, sick leave, and holidays (including both Federal and Jewish holidays) 

• Professional development opportunities  

• 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: jo**@**********ps.org and tell us why this role interests you and what excites you about community-building, camp, nonprofit work, or Jewish life.  

Capital Camps & Retreat Center (CCRC) is seeking a creative, mission-driven Summer Videographer to help capture and tell the story of our camp community. This role is essential in documenting the energy, joy, Jewish identity-building, friendships, traditions, and transformational experiences that define life at Capital Camps & Retreat Center. 

The Summer Videographer will work closely with the Development & Campaign Strategy team to create compelling short-form and long-form video content for families, alumni, donors, social media, fundraising campaigns, and year-round marketing initiatives. This position will also play an important role in helping CCRC build a growing archive of video and storytelling assets in advance of future strategic communications and anniversary initiatives. 

We are looking for someone who is excited to immerse themselves in camp life, build relationships with campers and staff, and creatively showcase the everyday moments that make camp meaningful.  

Key Responsibilities 

Video Production & Storytelling 

• Capture high-quality video footage of daily camp life, including programs, special events, Shabbat, waterfront, arts, athletics, Israel programming, staff culture, and community traditions 

• Create engaging short-form videos for social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts 

• Produce recap and highlight videos throughout the summer for families, alumni, and community stakeholders 

• Capture B-roll footage for future fundraising, development, recruitment, and anniversary campaigns 

• Conduct occasional informal interviews with campers, staff, alumni, parents, and leadership team members 

• Assist in developing visual storytelling concepts aligned with CCRC’s communications and philanthropic priorities 

• This position reports to the Director of Campaign Strategy & Philanthropy 

Editing & Content Management 

• Edit video content on tight timelines for daily and weekly distribution 

• Organize and maintain digital footage libraries and archives throughout the summer 

• Collaborate with the Development & Communications team on branding, messaging, and storytelling priorities 

• Ensure all content reflects the values, tone, and mission of Capital Camps & Retreat Center 

• Assist in preparing footage and assets for year-round marketing and fundraising use 

Core Expectations & Engagement 

• Serve as a positive role model and member of the camp community 

• Work collaboratively with camp leadership and staff 

• Maintain awareness of camper privacy policies, photography/video permissions, and appropriate boundaries 

• Demonstrate professionalism by prioritizing a high-quality experience for all campers 

• Communicate effectively, build trust, and remain open to feedback 

• Exhibit creativity, adaptability, and initiative when faced with challenges  

• Serve as a leader and positive role model for campers of all ages 

Qualifications 

• Experience filming and editing short-form and/or long-form video content 

• Proficiency in video editing software such as Final Cut Pro, CapCut and Canva 

• Experience creating social media video content preferred 

• Strong storytelling instincts and ability to capture authentic moments 

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines 

• Positive attitude, flexibility, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills 

• Prior camp experience preferred but not required 

• Familiarity with Jewish camp culture and/or Jewish communal life is a plus 

• Portfolio or examples of previous work required 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Opportunity to build professional portfolio content in a dynamic, mission-driven environment 

• Salary range of $2,500 – $4,500 for full summer – commensurate with experience 

• Meals and housing provided while on-site in Waynesboro, PA 

Summer Dates 

• Camp Session Dates: June 21 – August 9 

• Full summer availability preferred  

Location: Hybrid position with 3–4 days per week onsite at Capital Camps & Retreat Center in Waynesboro, PA, with the opportunity to increase onsite presence based on interest, project needs, or camp programming priorities. 

To Apply 

Please submit: 

• Resume 

• Portfolio or sample video work 

• Brief statement of interest describing why you are interested in working at Capital Camps & Retreat Center 

• Applications can be sent to Maya Kroitoru at ma***@************at.org