Yitro Leadership Program - Cohort VI Supervisor Reference Form

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This reference form should be completed by the applicant's direct supervisor and is a requirement of a complete Yitro Program Leadership Cohort VI application.


Reference Forms are due by Monday, February 10, 2025 (11:59 PM PT)

 

About the Yitro Leadership Program:

Thanks to the generous support of the Marcus Foundation, Cohort VI of the Yitro Leadership Program will provide training for up to twenty-five middle managers from a diverse cross section of FJC's network of Jewish camps, giving them the skills and resources to grow and excel in their roles. 


Yitro Fellows will deepen the impact of the Jewish camp experience and sustain careers in the Jewish communal field by developing a network of peers across the Jewish camping field and honing the skills and confidences to do their jobs well. Fellows will adopts and tailor authentically Jewish approaches to their work, and increase and expand their Jewish knowledge, relevant Israel experience, and processional development. 


More information regarding Yitro VI here


Eligible candidates: 

At FJC, we value diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a cohort that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills. We firmly believe that inclusivity strengthens our work and enhances the impact of our field.


We are seeking applicants who meet the following criteria:

  • Role: Full-time, year-round professionals in middle manager roles reporting to a Camp Director or a Supervisor who is onsite during the summer. Applicants titles may include Assistant/Associate/Program Director, or similar, at non-profit Jewish camps within the FJC network. Must work for camp at least 80% Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), even if engaged in other programs such as after-school initiatives.
  • Experience: Have been in their position for at least one year by February 10th. Preference may be given to applicants with 2-3+ years of experience. 
  • Impact and Influence: Can influence change in their area of responsibility, which may include staff hiring and/or culture, camper/community recruitment and care, programming, communications/marketing, and/or operations.  
  • Commitment to the Field: Demonstrated dedication to a career in Jewish camping and/or the broader Jewish communal field. 
  • Program Support: Have the full support of their Supervisor and Board Chair (or Executive Director) to participate completely in the Yitro Leadership Program. 

Strong candidates will demonstrate outstanding leadership potential, adaptability, commitment to leadership informed by Jewish values, capacity for growth, and an interest in broadening their understanding of, and exposure to, the field of Jewish camp.   


We are unlikely to accept more than one Fellow per camp. However, we may consider accepting more than one Fellow from the same organization if they represent different camps (for example, an overnight camp professional and a day camp professional from the same umbrella organization). Multiple staff members from the same camp or same organization, each meeting the above eligibility criteria, are encouraged to apply. 


If you have any questions, please contact Molly at molly.baer@jewishcamp.org.


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Leadership Skills Assessment 
Strong candidates for Cohort VI of the Yitro Leadership Program will demonstrate outstanding leadership potential, adaptability, commitment to leadership informed by Jewish values, capacity for growth, and an interest in broadening their understanding of, and exposure to, the field of Jewish camp.  

 

Please tell us the degree to which you agree with the below statements. 

Scale:
4. Strongly Agree
3. Agree
2. Disagree
1. Strongly Disagree
Ranking Comments
The applicant will be able to apply lessons from the Yitro Leadership Program to positively impact their Jewish camp community. 
The applicant exhibits openness to innovative approaches and a willingness to explore new ideas.
The applicant is flexible and adaptable to changing situations and environments within the camp setting.
The applicant demonstrates a commitment to integrating Jewish values into their leadership and role at camp. 
The applicant is a rising leader in the Jewish communal world.
The applicant is open to and takes action on feedback provided. 
The applicant is interested in gaining new and different perspectives on their work.  
The applicant is interested in a long career in Jewish camp.  
Capacity for Growth  

Over the course of the Yitro Leadership Program, Fellows will experience nearly two years of intensive Jewish leadership development through in-person seminars, 1:1 advising, Jewish learning, and more. The curriculum specifically highlights collaborative and resonant Jewish leadership including management and supervision, communications, project management, ritual and experience design, and recruitment and engagement.  


FJC is committed to building a well-rounded cohort with Fellows who have capacity for growth in these areas. Please help us understand the areas of strengths for this applicant as well as areas for growth.

Scale:

4. Significant capacity for growth 
3. Moderate capacity for growth 
2. Some capacity for growth 
1. Already an expert in this area

Ranking Comments
Supervision and management.
Navigating difficult conversations and situations. 
Project management.
Crafting immersive and impactful moments for diverse audiences. 
Recruitment and engagement fostering positive relationships with various stakeholders (campers, staff, families, alumni, community members and/or donors).
Communication and presence with various stakeholders.

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