Zac Plotkin
Camps Airy & Louise
OLNEY,MD
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
An accomplished Assistant Director with proven strengths in relationship building, effective communication, and recruitment and retention. Committed to enhancing Jewish community engagement and fostering a positive culture that promotes self-growth and genuine connection.
Work History
Co-Interim-Director
4 Months- Oversaw summer operations, including programming initiatives, staff training, communications, food service, and strategic decision making.
- Managed communication with parents and other stakeholders, addressing concerns and enhancing engagement.
- Led by example to develop and maintain an excellent staff culture centered around leadership, accountability, and enthusiasm.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards, maintaining physical and emotional safety of all community members.
Assistant Director
5 Years 7 Months- Led recruitment and retention initiatives for prospective camp families, including operating tours, staffing recruitment events, organizing phone and zoom calls, and tracking leads.
- Led staff recruitment and training efforts, searching, interviewing, hiring, and training counselor and leadership team hires.
- Led the planning and facilitation of opening day and pick-up day operations, out of camp trips, Camper-In-Training Day program, and more.
- Collaborated with various Camp leaders on a variety of projects in and off-season.
- Led Friday night dancing for the whole camp community weekly.
Trainee Division Head
3 Years- Oversaw high-school age programming, supervision, and safety at camp.
- Reinvented training curriculum and program, adding signature training sessions and reorganizing "Bunk and Department Experience".
Engagement Coordinator
3 Years- Planned and facilitated off-season staff and camper recruitment and engagement events.
- Represented Camps at international hiring and training fairs.
- Contributed to staff hiring and training operations.
Village Leader
1 Year 2 Months- Supervised the program and managed the staff for the Macks Village (rising 10th) and CIT (rising 12th) programs..
- Planned and facilitated all age group daily programs, performed written and verbal evaluations for staff members, and attended daily leadership team meetings.
Counselor
2 Years 2 Months- Modeled positive behavior for campers..
- Led camper activities.
- Worked to ensure the safety and happiness of all Camp community members.
Education
Master of Science - Nonprofit Administration
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Skills
Strategic planning
Hiring and retention
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Verbal and written communication
Relationship building
Certification
- Certified Camp Safety Director - Gene Ezersky Camp Safety College
Timeline
Co-Interim-Director
Camps Airy & Louise
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Director
Camps Airy & Louise
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
Trainee Division Head
Camps Airy & Louise
01.2018 - 01.2021Read More
Engagement Coordinator
Camps Airy & Louise
01.2018 - 01.2021Read More
Village Leader
Capital Camps
06.2016 - 08.2017Read More
Counselor
Capital Camps
06.2013 - 08.2015Read More
Louisiana State University, Shreveport
Master of Science from Nonprofit Administration
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Towson University
Bachelor of Science from Human Resources Management
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