Application Guide

How to Apply for Manager, Learning & Research

at Foundation for Jewish Camp

🏢 About Foundation for Jewish Camp

Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) is the central organization supporting Jewish overnight camps across North America, impacting tens of thousands of campers and staff annually. Working here means contributing to a mission-driven environment where data and learning directly enhance Jewish identity and community building. FJC offers a remote-first culture with a collaborative, values-based team.

About This Role

This role is the hub for FJC's data and evaluation strategy, ensuring that programs are evidence-based and impactful. You'll manage field-wide initiatives like the Satisfaction Insights survey and Census, translating complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership. Your work will directly shape how camps improve camper experiences and staff development.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a check-in with the impact team to review upcoming survey deadlines, then analyzing recent Census data in Power BI to identify trends. You could spend the afternoon meeting with an external partner to refine a data collection tool, followed by drafting a report for senior leadership on camper satisfaction insights. Throughout, you'll manage tasks in Asana and ensure data integrity in Salesforce.

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🎯 Who Foundation for Jewish Camp Is Looking For

  • Has 5-7 years of hands-on experience in data, evaluation, or learning roles, ideally in nonprofit or educational settings similar to youth programs.
  • Is proficient in statistical tools (e.g., R, Power BI, Qualtrics) and comfortable managing data systems like Salesforce and Asana to track and report on key metrics.
  • Excels at project management, juggling multiple data initiatives with tight deadlines while maintaining high data quality and stakeholder communication.
  • Communicates data insights clearly to non-technical audiences, including senior leaders and camp directors, using storytelling and visualizations.

📝 Tips for Applying to Foundation for Jewish Camp

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific data projects you've led, especially those involving survey design, analysis, and reporting for diverse stakeholders.

2

In your cover letter, mention experience with tools listed in the job description (e.g., Salesforce, Alchemer, R, Power BI) and provide examples of how you used them to drive decisions.

3

Research FJC's current strategic direction and mention how your skills can support their goals (e.g., enhancing camper engagement through data).

4

Include a link to a portfolio or sample report that shows your ability to turn data into actionable insights for non-technical audiences.

5

Address remote work experience explicitly, demonstrating your ability to collaborate across time zones and manage projects independently.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for mission-driven work and how data can strengthen Jewish camping experiences.', 'Specific examples of managing evaluation frameworks and translating data into program improvements.', "Your proficiency with the preferred tools (e.g., Qualtrics, Power BI) and how you've used them to streamline data collection and reporting.", 'Your collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams and external partners to embed data into program design.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review FJC's website, especially their 'Strategic Direction' page to understand their current priorities and how this role fits.
  • → Look at recent reports or blog posts from FJC's 'Research & Impact' section to see the types of data they publish.
  • → Explore the 'Satisfaction Insights' and 'Census' initiatives mentioned in the job description to understand their scope.
  • → Read about the Jewish camping landscape and key challenges (e.g., staff retention, camper engagement) to show context awareness.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you managed a complex data project from design to reporting. How did you ensure data quality and stakeholder buy-in?
2 How would you approach designing a satisfaction survey for camp directors and counselors? What metrics would you prioritize?
3 Tell us about a time you presented data insights to senior leadership. How did you tailor the message for that audience?
4 What experience do you have with CRM systems like Salesforce? How have you used them to track program outcomes?
5 How do you stay organized when managing multiple data initiatives with competing deadlines? Give an example.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention FJC or Jewish camping – they want evidence of mission alignment.
  • Overlooking the remote work aspect – failing to demonstrate self-motivation and communication skills for distributed teams.
  • Focusing only on technical skills without showing how you've used data to influence decisions or improve programs.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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