Join our team in San Leandro as the Lead After School Teacher and Camp Counselor in Temple Beth Sholom’s unique five-day-per-week after school program and school break camps. This would be a great job for someone who has worked as a Jewish summer camp counselor and can envision doing that type of work year-round (but with normal hours!). We provide transportation from several elementary schools to our site where we offer structured programming that takes place after school, with Jewish values and culture at the core. The program also includes time for free play and for homework. During the summer and other school breaks, we also hold day camp sessions. This is an incredibly fun job with play at the heart of the program!

The successful candidate truly loves working and actively engaging with children in grades TK – 7th. This person brings passion for and experience in Jewish learning spaces, Jewish youth programs, and/or Jewish camp. The successful candidate has experience working successfully with students or campers and demonstrated knowledge of child development and social emotional learning. Experience in a leadership role preferred. The successful candidate is infectiously positive and fun!

This position is a full-time (30 hours) position that qualifies for benefits. Those include a health care reimbursement plan, monthly accruing PTO, professional development opportunities, and paid time off for Jewish holidays and federal holidays. This begins Monday, June 16, 2024 with summer camp sessions, followed by an August training week, before continuing with the start of the school year. Our school year is in accordance with the San Leandro Unified District public school calendar.

Responsibilities

• Steps in as program lead in the event that the director is unavailable (e.g. out sick)
• Engages groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, library, etc.).
• Engagement includes educational activities and play!
• Planning and implementing lessons in partnership with the director that include Hebrew, Judaic studies, art, STEM, outdoor education, civics, social/emotional skill building and various sports skills
• Attends staff meetings and required professional development.
• Learning, modeling and teaching current best practices, including non-violent communication skills, responsive caregiving and restorative justice practices
• Maintaining organized and clean learning and play environments
• Maintaining the safety of the students, including taking a lead role in safety drills and incident management
• Work with children of varying needs, including neurodivergence, and work with the program director on strengths-based strategies to accommodate students who may have special needs with care and respect
• Regular communication with parents through our messaging system; communicating verbally and in writing in a collaborative and positive manner with parents
• Driving a 7-passenger minivan to local schools to transport children to our location. This includes properly buckling students into the high-back and no-back booster seats, in accordance with California law.
• A commitment to respecting and honoring the various identities of people in our diverse student base and diverse Jewish community

Role Summary Ramah Darom seeks a Director of Development & Board Relations who is a highly motivated, mission-driven and a proven strategic fundraiser to join the organization’s Leadership Team. Ambitious and entrepreneurial, the Director of Development will have the opportunity to continue elevating philanthropy among current donors and building a pipeline of the next generation of major donors, including but not limited to camp and retreat alumni, parents, grandparents, community leaders and foundations.
We are seeking candidates who are motivated to build upon a strong culture of giving – responsible for planning and implementing all fundraising strategies and activities for the organization. This includes overseeing our annual fund (currently $1.5M), capital campaigns, major and planned gifts, endowment growth, grant writing, and the engagement of long-time and current donors to motivate philanthropic support. The Director of Development will report to the CEO, and work closely with the Board of Directors. The candidate will be relied upon to strategically engage professional and lay leadership in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors. This individual will play a key role in governance and board management.

The Director of Development will have a strong background in systems, processes and technology to maximize opportunities to identify and cultivate the next generation of major funders. This individual will continue to increase Legacy giving and alumni engagement. The ideal candidate will have high emotional intelligence coupled with strong fundraising and managerial skills and an appreciation for and a love of Jewish camping and immersive experiences. They will be a stellar communicator and collaborator and be able to articulate the vision and values of Ramah Darom to internal and external stakeholders. Lastly, the Director of Development will have experience working in small and nimble organizations and an enthusiasm to take on additional roles and tasks as a member of a lean and collaborative management team.

About Ramah Darom Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounded by the Chattahoochee National Forest, Ramah Darom is a welcoming place that offers experiential Jewish programs for all ages throughout the year. In the summer, campers at Camp Ramah Darom have transformative Jewish experiences: they learn new skills, forge identity, gain independence and build lifelong friendships. During the year, Ramah Darom Retreats at the Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center offer adults and families the chance to explore, learn, create, connect, build community and further their passions and interests through a Jewish lens. The breathtaking 185-acre campus is available for rentals from mid-August through mid-May for synagogues, schools, community and corporate groups, and family celebrations. With a strong focus on our North Star, Ramah Darom strives to inspire a lifelong love of Jewish values, tradition and community by bringing people together for exceptional, immersive experiences in Jewish living and learning at every stage of life. To learn more about Ramah Darom, please visit: https://www.ramahdarom.org/

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Set Organization-Wide Development Strategy:
  o Develop and implement short and long-term development plans to meet established fundraising goals and objectives.
  o Be an active player in the organization’s Leadership Team and participate in high-level decisions.
  o Define strategies and priorities for different donor constituency groups including and not limited to camp and retreat participants, parents, alumni, grandparents and community funders.
  o Manage and collaborate with Board and professional leadership on engagement of donors including cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Oversee Annual Fund & Capital Campaign:
  o Oversee continuous growth and management of the annual fund.
  o Strategize and create appeals and maintain an annual calendar of solicitations for giving through the annual campaign.
  o Work with Leadership Team to develop marketing and messaging strategies.
  o Manage all aspects of Capital Campaigns including and not limited to the development of solicitation strategies, preparation of solicitations, proposal creation.
  o Prepare regular reports to Board of Directors on Campaign progress.
  o Work with consultants and architects on donor recognition, as appropriate.
  o Work with the Finance Manager on gift entry processes and acknowledgment letter management.
• Solicit Major Gifts & Grow Endowment:
  o Proactively communicate with donors, steward prospects, solicit gifts, and build relationships.
  o Identify and qualify pipeline of major donors.
  o Oversee growth of Ramah Darom Endowment
• Manage Grants:
  o Manage all aspects of the process; strategize on approach, track opportunities, manage timelines and provide follow-up, including all reporting functions.
  o Explore and implement strategies to optimize grant research including the development of online resources, joining organizations to assist with identifying prospects, and networking.
  o Draft and edit proposals and work with senior professional staff to create program budgets for proposals and applications.
• Support Board Management & Relations: o Together with CEO act as Board Liaison o Professional liaison to Board lay Development Committee. o Prepare all materials for board meetings, board orientation and board surveys.

Reporting Relationships:
Reports to: CEO
Supervises: (1) Development Manager (2) Marketing & Communications Director