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Temple Israel is seeking a dynamic, passionate, and strategic leader to serve as the next Camp Director of Camp Givah (Temple Israel’s 250-acre Jewish Day Camp). This is an exciting opportunity to shape meaningful experiences for children and families through innovative programming, strong community connections, and joyful Jewish engagement. This position is a full-time employee from May-August, part-time for the remainder of the year, who will oversee our summer day camp, as well as our year-round program Givah B’Shana.

The camp director will be responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the program. This includes managing camp staff (including hiring), leading and training counselors, overseeing policies, and managing the camp budget. This will also include coordinating advertising campaigns for camp enrollment, writing grant applications, and more.

The camp director will help advance our synagogue into the future and build on the core strengths at Temple Israel. By working collaboratively with our clergy, professional staff, and volunteers, this Director will help ensure our synagogue is a warm, welcoming, and vibrant place for our young families, and the next generation of the Albany Jewish community.

As Camp Givah approaches its 68th summer in 2027, we're looking for a leader who believes deeply in the transformative power of camp and wants to help shape the future of a camp that has impacted generations of campers, staff, families, and alumni.

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Experience &amp; Qualifications: 
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 	<li> Bachelor's degree in education, recreation, or other related fields preferred ● Excellent interpersonal, relationship building, and communication skills ● Experience with supervision of full and/or part time staff ● Experience with program management and implementation ● Must demonstrate the aptitude and willingness to be a team player ● Ability to hire, train, and supervise staff </li>
 	<li> Strong organizational and computer skills </li>
 	<li> Mature disposition, creativity, outgoing and energetic personality ● Knowledge of Jewish Holidays and customs </li>
 	<li> Background in informal Jewish education is a plus but not required</li>
 	<li> Knowledge and understanding issues of youth growth and development ● 3-5 years' experience in camping preferred </li>
 	<li> Ability to work evenings and weekends, and overnights as needed</li>
 	<li> Highly organized, attentive to detail, and ability to work independently </li>
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