Director of Camp Innovation & Youth Experiences

Director of Camp Innovation & Youth Experiences

Shalom Orlando Maitland FL

Salary Range: $70000 - $75000

This is not a traditional camp director role.

This is a chance to build something exceptional.

Shalom Orlando is focused on creating an exceptional day camp and ecosystem of youth experiences...

We are looking for someone who is ready to step into a bigger role someone who has already shown strong execution and is now ready to build lead and scale something that matters.

This is a hybrid leadership role.

You will set vision and you will execute.

You will build programs and you will build people.

Our goal is clear: to create the best and one of the most respected camps anywhere

What Youll Build

A Camp That Stands Out

• Reimagine and lead Camp J as a flagship high-demand program
  
• Develop standout camps that attract new audiences and deepen engagement
  
• Design experiences that feel intentional high-quality and memorable
  
• Continuously evolve programming based on trends feedback and performance
  

• Oversee and expand Kids Night Out and family experiences
  
• Oversee and expand vacation and seasonal camps
  
• Build a clear pathway for families from ECLC through teen leadership
  
• Launch new offerings that increase both participation and revenue
  

• Recruit train and mentor exceptional staff
  
• Build a leadership pipeline from CITs and counselors to future program leaders
  
• Create systems for onboarding training feedback and growth
  
• Set a culture of ownership accountability and pride
  
• (Strong programs intentionally develop staff and leadership at every level )
  

• Build strong lasting relationships with families
  
• Create an experience that feels organized safe warm and exciting
  
• Serve as a visible responsive leader in the community
  
• Partner across departments to create a unified family experience
  

• Integrate AI and technology into programming communication and operations
  
• Build systems to track enrollment retention and engagement
  
• Use data to continuously improve programs and decision-making
  

This is a results-driven leadership role.

You will be expected not only to meet expectations but to exceed them.

Success will be measured by:

• Growth in enrollment across camp and youth programs
  
• Retention of campers and families year over year
  
• Staff performance development and retention
  
• Expansion and success of new youth programs and specialty offerings
  
• Strength of relationships with families and community
  
• Overall program quality and reputation
  

• You are ready for a step-up role where you can build something meaningful
  
• You have experience executing and you are ready to lead at a higher level
  
• You are both strategic and hands-on
  
• You develop people not just programs
  
• You are creative curious and willing to try new approaches
  
• You are highly organized and follow through on what you start
  
• You are strong with people especially parents staff and young leaders
  

• 8 years of experience in camp youth programming or experiential education
  
• Strong leadership experience managing operations including budgeting expense oversight staffing vendor coordination and hitting program goals
  
• A track record of growing programs and improving performance over time
  
• Experience building managing and developing teams
  
• Clear confident communication and strong organizational skills
  
• Comfort using new tools and technology including a willingness to explore AI-driven approaches
  
• Experience in the Jewish community with a strong understanding of Jewish culture values and family life
  

This role shapes how families experience Shalom Orlando.

It influences whether children feel a true sense of belonging. Whether parents trust engage and come back.

Whether staff grow into confident leaders.

You are not stepping into a system thats already built. You are helping define what this becomes.

If you believe camp is one of the most powerful ways to build community where children belong and families connect this is your chance to lead build and make it real.

Wed love to meet you.