Director of Operations
Camp Ramah in the Berkshires
Description
Role Overview:
Ramah Berkshires Director of Operations (DO) is a senior level, full-time, year-round position overseeing the facilities, operations, security, and IT of the organization. The DO supervises the Facilities staff as well as the Food Service, and Maintenance teams during the summer. The DO is a key strategic partner to the Director and senior year-round and summer leadership teams in the leadership of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. This role requires a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented leader who can create a positive environment for staff, campers, and families.
The DO will guide the organization’s operations functions, including HR, facilities, and IT. Within operations, the DO will oversee operations associated with facilities, travel, commissary, security, and risk management.
This role is suited for an existing high-level professional with camp and/or business experience, as well as operational know-how. The appropriate candidate will demonstrate a commitment to building the type of year-round and lifelong interpersonal relationships and holistic Jewish community that are essential to Ramah Berkshires mission.
Location: September to May: Hybrid (3 days a week in the office) in Teaneck, NJ
June-August: Full-Time in Wingdale, NY
What You’ll Do:
Camp Operations
-Manage day-to-day summer operations, including Business Office, transportation, commissary, security, and housekeeping.
-Hire and supervise seasonal and year-round staff including: commissary, maintenance, facilities, and housekeeping.
-Oversee technology and manage outsourced IT services; implement technology upgrades as needed.
-Responsibility for establishing policies and ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and accrediting bodies.
-Supervise all security matters for camp, including the security plans, security systems, and security grants.
-Serve as the lead administrator for our CRM (Campminder) and assist in the tracking, collecting, and compiling of relevant information.
-Foster a positive camp culture by promoting teamwork, open communication, and problem-solving.
-Monitor inventory and manage the purchasing of necessary supplies (e.g., food, equipment, and camp materials).
Facilities:
-Ensure the safe and ongoing operation at organization facilities in Teaneck, NJ and Wingdale, NY.
-Negotiate contracts and maintain relationships with facilities vendors.
-Oversee facility improvement and building projects.
-Professional lead for lay Facilities Committee of the Board of Directors.
Strategic Direction
-Maintain, modify, and implement personnel policies and procedures; update employee handbook as needed and ensure staff adheres to employee handbook policies. Stay abreast of and comply with changing federal, State, and local employment laws.
-Develop, maintain, and implement strategic and operational plans to achieve long-term success and growth of the organization.
-Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations concerning camp operations, safety standards, and industry best practices.
Salary and Benefits:
-Base Salary range of $85,000-$105,000
-Generous PTO: 10 days personal vacation. 5 days off post camp. The office is closed all of Pesach, Christmas through New Years, as well as the Jewish and secular holidays.
-403b with Employer Contribution after 1 year
-Medical, dental, and vision options
-Customary additional benefits
-Hybrid work schedule (3 days a week in the Teaneck office during the off-season)
-Go home every day feeling like you made the camp and the world a better place
WHO WE ARE:
Camp Ramah in the Berkshires (www.ramahberkshires.org) is a vibrant summer camp community, where Campers grow in a beautiful and safe setting, surrounded by life-long friends and are nurtured by spirited role models. Ramah is a transformative Jewish experience for its campers, staff, families and the communities of the New York metropolitan area.
Ramah Berkshires Values:
Ruach (Fun & Joy) – We celebrate every day as we immerse in exceptional and joyful Jewish experiences.
Achrayut (Responsibility & Respect) – With a focus on kindness and caring, we are inclusive and show mutual respect.
Malchut (Wonder) – We ask questions, we explore, we try new things, we find our voices.
Ahavat Israel (Love) – We have a deep and abiding love of Israel and for the Jewish community.
Haverut (Community & Friendship) – We build lifelong relationships in our home away from home.
In all that we do, Ramah Berkshires is committed to ensuring enjoyable, meaningful, and safe experiences for our campers and staff.