Director of Camps & Youth: Growth, Inclusion & Impact

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kaplenjcconthepalisadesTenafly (NJ)

Social and Community Service Managers Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds)

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About the role

The Kaplen JCC On The Palisades in Tenafly, NJ, seeks a Director of Camps & Youth to lead its camping and youth portfolio. You will oversee the year-round team, instill clear expectations, and own the camper, family, and staff experience, while driving enrollment, retention and program excellence across all camps. A forward-thinking leader, you will push innovative operations and programming, plan for the opening of the new camp facility, develop strategic partnerships, and position the JCC as a

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