Agudas Achim Congregation is seeking a warm, dynamic, and innovative Education and Youth Director who excels in engaging with young people and their families, is eager to cultivate Jewish values and identity, and is ready to contribute to a thriving Jewish community.

The Education and Youth Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Religious School, oversees youth and teen programming as well as Shabbat and holiday services for K-7th grade, and contributes to the B’Mitzvah program. The Director works closely with the clergy and other Senior Staff, as well as with lay leadership.

Agudas Achim is a vibrant Conservative synagogue serving over 550 families, including about 110 students in the religious school, and is an active part of the northern Virginia community, located just outside Washington, DC.

The Assistant Director of Community Engagement will serve as the primary connector between Camp Young Judaea Texas and our camper family community. This individual will play a pivotal role in strengthening relationships, increasing engagement, and ensuring Camp’s mission resonates year-round.

This is a year-round, full-time position based in Houston, Texas with summers spent at camp in Wimberley, Texas. This position reports directly to the Camp Director. Remote work from January 2025 – May 2025 can be discussed with the expectation to relocate to Houston after Summer 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Community Engagement & Relationship Building
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with camper families
• Plan and execute community events in Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio
• Create opportunities for alumni and families to stay connected with camp through events, reunions, and digital engagement
• Serve as a primary point of contact for families addressing inquiries and offering support
• Manage camper recruitment efforts, helping to ensure high retention rates and high new camper rates
• Represent Camp Young Judaea Texas at community events, synagogues, and schools to build awareness and deepen connections
• Collaborate with local and regional Jewish organizations to create partnerships and joint programming
• Design and deliver camp’s community updates, newsletters, and recruitment emails
• Manage the overall communications calendar ensuring that all emails are written, reviewed, and sent on time

Summer Camp Responsibilities:

• Serve on the highest level of leadership in a supervisory capacity
• Work with the full-time team to develop Staff Orientation and Head Staff Week
• Work with the leadership team to ensure a positive and enriching summer experience for campers and staff.
• Manage evaluation tools for staff, campers, and families throughout the summer

Camp Ramah New England, an organization running a coed Jewish overnight camp and two Jewish day camps, (headquartered in Norwood, MA,) is hiring a Director of Administration. The Director of Administration will oversee major camp administrative functions, as well as be responsible for developing and implementing new programs to enable the camp to function efficiently and with enhanced customer service. The focus will be on supporting the overnight camp in Palmer MA and the Boston Day Camp located in Waltham MA. The Director of Administration will support and work in partnership with the Senior Staff of the organization.

This is a new position for the camp, which arises from its tremendous growth over recent years. The camp has a budget of $10+ million and offers a dynamic experience for over 1500 Jewish youth and young adults each year. The Director of Administration will join a team of 20 other highly motivated year-round professionals.

Our year-round office is in Norwood, MA (a Boston suburb). During the summer season, the Director of Administration can be based in Palmer, MA at our overnight camp making periodic trips to the day camp in Waltham, MA or could be based in our Norwood office making periodic trips to Palmer and Waltham.
Job Description — The Director of Administration will:

• Participate as a member of the overnight camp Senior Team in the operation and functioning of camp.
• Manage our organization’s communication strategy and implementation.
• Be responsible for developing and implementing several key programs supporting the camp experience including but not limited to camper luggage, transportation and medication packaging.
• Be responsible for the oversight of the staff contract process.
• Plan and implement the programs and structure for opening and closing days and visiting day experiences.

Camp Ramah in California is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and passionate Engagement and Program Assistant to join our year-round team. This person will display strong administrative skills as well as a passion for community engagement and programming. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Jewish camping and experience in a lively, fast-faced experiential education environment.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Establishing and maintaining year round staff connection and engagement
• Managing the full-cycle staff hiring process including recruiting and hiring staff in collaboration with the rest of the team
• Coordinating staff retention
• Reaching out regularly to staff to participate in cohort-based programs, events and general outreach
• Development of summer program calendar pre-camp, including managing and maintaining the budget for special programs
• Ensure special programs, out of camp trips, and special community events are calendared, planned, and executed
• Assist in the preparation of a comprehensive schedule for staff training, to include pre-camp training activities, and in-camp staff development
• Develop ideas and proposals for new, creative programming to enhance the camp experience
• Development and management of short-term programs and visitors
• Assist in planning specialty short-term programs such as Shorashim, and manage Shabbat guests, camp doctors, camp tours, clergy/educator visits, and alumni visits
• Special Activity Planning
• Liaise with third party vendors and contractors to prepare plans and make arrangements for all out of camp trips, including transportation, activities, food, and lodging
• Create a written document outlining all trip details including safety, security, and emergency procedures, , and orient staff
• Work with third party vendors and contractors to plan and schedule activity trips
• During the year, identifies and selects approved vendors/outfitters as needed
• Schedule appropriate time within camp calendar for trips
• Year-Round community outreach
• Coordinate or support local events and programs which promote Ramah
• Recruit at community events, including camp fairs, schools, synagogues, and parlor meetings

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist with year-round retreat programs including Alumni Weekend (Machzor Gimmel), Machon Reunion, and Passover
• Participate as requested in recruiting campers and staff
• Occasional visits to communities within Ramah’s catchment area to conduct Ramah programming and other recruitment events
• Maintain connections with veteran staff members
• Responsible for oversight of pre-summer supplies ordering
• Manage the pre-summer checklist
• Some evening and weekend work required, as well as occasional travel for recruitment and conferences
• Some certifications may be required, including CPR, WFA, and others.

Compensation and Benefits
Camp Ramah in California offers a comprehensive compensation package, including: 403b, group health coverage, life insurance and LTD, as well as paid sick and vacation time. Ramah also provides time off for Jewish holidays and early office closures for Shabbat. Salary is $68,000-$72,000, commensurate with experience.

Location
Camp Ramah in California is currently headquartered in Encino, CA where we have our administrative office and on over 400 acres in Ojai, CA, where our residential summer camp has operated for nearly seventy years. We maintain a hybrid office schedule. This position does require being in residence at camp in Ojai during the summer, and necessitates occasional travel to Ojai throughout the year.

About Camp Ramah in California

Our Vision
We dream of a more just world with many generations of proud, educated, and reflective Jews, deeply committed to their communities and the pursuit of vibrant Jewish life.

Our Mission
Camp Ramah in California creates lifelong relationships through joyful, welcoming, and immersive Jewish experiences rooted in Torah, Avodah and Gemilut Hasadim.* Ramah is committed to the future of the Jewish community and the betterment of the world.

Torah – We cultivate a passion for lifelong Jewish learning and a commitment to our heritage and the wisdom of our people.

Avodah – We create opportunities for joyful prayer and positive engagement in the richness of our rituals and mitzvot.

Gemilut hasadim – We take active responsibility for each other and the world.

The role of the Social Media Intern is to develop and maintain a vibrant and effective social media presence for Moshava Alevy through standard posts, story posts, and other various methods. Moshava Alevy provides children 3rd grade and older with a fun, safe, and enriching environment every summer. We’re looking for a creative and enthusiastic Social Media Intern to help us showcase our programs and engage with our community online.

Young Judaea Sprout Westchester: Day Camp Director Position

Join our vibrant team as the Day Camp Director at Young Judaea Sprout Westchester!

We’re on the lookout for an energetic and innovative leader ready to create an unforgettable summer for our campers. In this exciting role, you’ll design a lively program that embodies our pluralistic values, recruit and mentor a passionate team, and build strong relationships with families. You’ll oversee all camp operations, from recruitment to marketing, while ensuring we stay fiscally responsible. We’re seeking someone with a BA (MA preferred) and camping experience, who shares a passion for their Jewish identity and thrives in a fun, collaborative environment. This full-time, year-round position offers a competitive salary of $75,000 – $80,000 based on experience, along with an excellent benefits package.

If you’re ready to bring your creativity and enthusiasm to our team, send your resume to Helene@cyjsproutlake.org

Management:

• Plan, coordinate, oversee, implement and evaluate all aspects of camp operations
• Develop and implement recruitment plan to meet the budgetary enrollment goals
• Operate in a fiscally responsible manner consistent with camp budget and mission
• Recruitment- Marketing-Program
• Recruit campers and staff
• Design camp program
• Develop and implement camp’s marketing, which may include local travel as needed. This aspect may include development of materials, social media, and other channels to promote camp

Supervision:

• Manage the administration and supervision of the year-round and summer personnel
• Design and lead staff training module
• Plan and conduct pre-camp and in-camp staff training
• Operations- Site-Transportation
• Supervise all facility operations, including opening and closing of camp
• Purchase required supplies for all aspects of camp
• Coordinate and provide oversight for transportation and other special and/or medical needs of campers and staff
• Overall supervision of Town and Board of Health permits

Outside Relations:

• Interface with relevant agencies for required certifications or accreditations
• Represent the Young Judaea Sprout Camping system in an appropriate manner

Hours:

The typical work week for the Camp Director is 5 days a week. Weekend and evening promotions and camp fairs as necessary. Camp works on a hybrid system of 3 days a week in the office and 2 days a week remote until the Spring season.

The Director, Camp K’Ton Ton and Early Childhood After School is responsible for is for overseeing administration, enrollment, and daily operations of Camp K’Ton Ton and the Early Childhood After School program. During the summer, the Director will act as the face of Camp K’Ton Ton, being highly visible to campers and families during the camp day, overseeing daily camp operations, managing camp staff and corresponding with parents as necessary. During the school year, the Director will be responsible for coordinating the After School Program with various 92NY children’s departments, communication with children and families, hiring and supervising after school counselors and liaising between afterschool and nursery administration. This position reports to the Associate Director, Children’s Enrichment & Engagement.

Job Responsibilities Include

• Nursery School Afterschool
• Hire, train and supervise afterschool staff.
• Recruitment of students.
• Order all supplies – including daily snack.
• Development of relationships with parents of participants.
• Coordinate programming with Children’s programming Directors.
• Develop a balanced curriculum.
• Communicate regularly with Nursery School Administrators.
• Develop strong and positive relationships with parents and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high levels of customer service.
• Performs additional duties related to position as assigned or requested

Camp K’Ton Ton

• Engage with prospective and enrolled camp families at Camp K’Ton Ton to respond to and address all questions and concerns, assist with enrollments and focus on ensuring the delivery of positive interactions.
• Develop and deliver a strategy for expanding the Camp KTon Ton’s reach to new markets by conducting recruitment events and parlor meetings and working with the Marketing department to create targeted marketing collateral.
• Interview, train, motivate and performance manage Camp K’Ton Ton summer staff.
• Oversee camp program development to ensure that the delivered programs are age appropriate, engaging and comply with required safety standards.
• Work with the camp team to develop new camp programming ideas for Camp K’Ton Ton, ensuring the successful introduction and evaluation of innovative activities and programming.
• Maintain an active and high visibility presence at program to ensure that the required standards of programming are maintained and that any emergencies which arise are responded to in a calm, measured and appropriate manner.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of Camp throughout the summer months.
• Manage written and electronic correspondence with camp families.
• Performance manage and evaluate Camp staff and counselors throughout the camp’s duration ensuring that the required quality and safety standards of all programming is consistently achieved.
• Prepare and coordinate all camp programming for Camp, ensuring the successful introduction and evaluation of new activities and programming.
• Ensure the program is in compliance with all Board of Health regulations.
  Be available and lead sessions for parent and family evenings before and during camp.
• Develop strong and positive relationships with parents and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high levels of customer service.
• Perform other related duties as requested or assigned.
• Experience, Education, & Skills Desired

Founded by Michigan survivors to create a lasting memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, The Zekelman Holocaust Center (“The HC”) is guided by its mission to engage, educate, and empower by remembering the Holocaust. Each year the Center welcomes thousands of visitors to learn the lessons of history’s darkest period. Exhibits and artifacts on display include survivor testimonies, documents, paintings, and films, a WWII-era boxcar, and a sapling from the tree located outside Anne Frank’s hiding place window that is described in her diary. Embedded in the community, the Center’s highly skilled staff offers school and adult groups customized tours, training, and programs. Guests are empowered to apply the lessons learned to create a compassionate society where people take responsible action. For more information about Zekelman Holocaust Center, please go to https://www.holocaustcenter.org/

The Position
The Chief Development Officer is the strategic partner to the CEO, Leadership and Development teams focused on growing and strengthening the fundraising department (people and processes) and day-to-day donor management (individual and institutional). The Chief Development Officer is responsible for managing the operational processes for annual and multi-year planning, pipeline development, and staff engagement to support the Development team’s goals and strategy.

The Chief Development Officer has 7 direct reports and a team of 10 comprising of development, marketing, and administrative professionals. The Chief Development Officer is a member of the Leadership Team and ensures strategic alignment on donor engagement and leadership across the entire Department driven by data centric decision making.

Immediate Position Priorities
• Create an integrated development strategy in conjunction with the CEO and Leadership team
• Be an active participant in the planning and soliciting of the $100M capital campaign ($60M is already solidified), major gifts, and annual campaign
• Build relationships with existing donors, and be present at events and programs throughout the year
• Managing and leading the Marketing, Communications and Events managers and Grant writers.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Leadership and Strategy
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the development team; ensure the team is accomplishing goals and identified targets.
• In partnership with the CEO, lead efforts to identify and secure new donors at all levels. Act as one of the three primary drivers in donor and partner cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to raise the remaining balance toward the capital campaign goal.
• Lead the team in developing a fundraising plan that allows for new donor development, increase annual donor support, stewardship of donors and securing long-term commitments.
• Develop a comprehensive development strategy, including annual and longer-term revenue goals and plans to diversify and increase organizational budget from foundation and individual donors (major donor, smaller-level donors, online, etc.), as well as other appropriate sources.
• Build meaningful relationships with member of the Board of Directors; attend all meetings.
Benefit Vision, Planning & Implementation
• In partnership with the leadership team, lead the efforts of the planning, coordination, engagement, and implementation of the annual Benefit.
• Create vision for the Benefit: marketing, vendors, speaker, honorees, program, fundraising, video, and more.
• Oversee overall timeline for the Benefit.
• Work with the Development team on the tribute book for the Benefit.

Staff Management & Organizational Culture
• Recruit, train, inspire, and manage staff, creating a dynamic, effective, and integrated development team.
• Develop clearly defined expectations, processes, systems, metrics, and performance measures to foster an environment of achievement and to ensure staff accountability for excellence.

Institutional Giving # of Direct Reports Individual Giving
$9.6M 7 $8.5M

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for the Chief Development Officer possesses the following competencies:

Additional Qualifications
• A successful track record of soliciting and closing six and seven-figure gifts and up.
• Demonstrated success in implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies that include major and principal giving and foundation support, resulting in a significant increase in resource development and overall funding levels.
• Proven ability to effectively manage and lead diverse fundraising teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously with the senior leadership team, fostering an environment of open communication, trust, and shared goals.
• A motivational communicator, both written and verbal, who is effective in 1-on-1 and group settings, as well as equally engaging with internal and external audiences.
• Knowledge of trends in prospect identification, donor relationships, and research.
• Experience developing and managing budgets.
• A passion for the Jewish community and Holocaust education
• A strong work ethic, including the ability to work efficiently under pressure; meet deadlines; demonstrate strategic thinking and good decision-making; maintain and model high personal, ethical, and professional standards; and preserve an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent people skills. Possessing a warm, honest, and fair approach to dealing with others.
• Ability to interact and engage comfortably with a variety of key constituencies.
• Compassion and respect for opinions of others.

WHO WE ARE

Work Environment
The HC has a fully onsite work environment, with flexibility for personal matters that arise.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
This position description is based upon material provided by the HC, an equal opportunity employer. The HC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. They do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary: $150,000

Benefits:
Medical:
Three plans are available to choose from that meet your individual needs.
• BCBS PPO HSA: $2,500/$5,000 Deductible, OV covered 100% A.D., ER covered 100% A.D.
• BCBS PPO: $250/$500 Deductible, OV $20 Copay, ER $150 Copay
• BCN HMO: $0/$0 Deductible, OV $25 Copay, ER $150 Copay

Dental:
Provider – Principal – They have one of the largest dental networks available.
• Preventative Services: 100% Covered
• Basic Services: 50% Covered
• Major Services: 50% Covered
• Annual Max per person: $1,000
Vision:
Provider – Principal – This Principal plan uses the VSP Choice Network.
• Exam: $10 Copay, redeemable every 12 months
• Lens: $25 Copay, redeemable every 12 months
• Frames: $150 Allowance, redeemable every 12 months
• Contacts: $150 Allowance, redeemable every 12 months
Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance:
Provider – Mutual of Omaha
• STD – up to 60% of your pay or $1000 max/week for up to 13 weeks
• LTD – up to 60% of your pay or $5000/month
• Life Insurance – covers your salary, plus additional buy-up options for self, spouse and children

Additional Benefits:
• Flexible Spending
• Dependent Care
• HSA Account – The HC contributes $100/month if enrolled in the HSA plan
• 401k Match
• Closed for major Jewish holidays and close early for Shabbat

TIMELINE AND NEXT STEPS

If you are interested in this position, please click here. All applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application.

We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications outlined above.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Camper Care is focused on building strong relationships with camp families and supporting the mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health of our campers. This person will supervise our summer Camper Care team and liaise with the counselor, health center and office teams. During the year this person will conduct camper care screenings, coordinating with families, schools, therapists, and other care providers to develop individual support plans for camper success during the summer.

Year-Round (Remote or at our Philadelphia or Putnam Valley offices) [This list will be scaled based on the part-time commitment / availability of the successful applicant].

-Cultivate and maintain relationships with camp families that are rooted in excellent communication, trust, and partnership
-Manage camper intake, reviewing registration forms and building relationships within the Eden Village community, including recruitment for and supervision of the Kruvim Inclusion program
-In collaboration with camp staff, families, and other necessary parties, work before summer to create plans to support individual camper needs during the camp season
-Recruit, train and supervise the summer Camper Care team
-Collaborate on the visioning and design process for the Camper Care and Wellness track of our pre-camp staff orientation and facilitate key training sessions for staff
-Manage the camper profile process, including reviewing camper forms and summarizing key information for summer staff

Summer (In residence at Eden Village Camp June to August)
-Supervise and empower summer Camper Care team
-Manage summer Camper Care team as they support counselors and campers with a variety of issues related to social, emotional, and mental health, safety and well-being including but not limited to anxiety, behavior management, interpersonal disputes, homesickness, hygiene, and diagnosed disorders
-Serve as the lead professional in determining appropriate responses to the more significant camper and staff mental health and safety issues that arise
-Serve in residence as one of the camp social workers for 8 weeks of summer camp
-Manage camper care team and Kruvim program counselor schedules
-Provide ongoing support and training to staff throughout the summer to respond to campers behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs
-Communicate and partner regularly with parents to share camp updates and seek advice and perspective that will help our staff best support the physical, mental, social, and emotional health of our campers

General Organization Expectations and Responsibilities [All Eden Village Camp staff]
-Maintain active and warm correspondence with parents and camper families during the summer and throughout the year
-Exude the warmth of Eden Village Camp to campers, parents, and staff alike at all times
-Make Eden Village Camp a warm and inviting place to be
-Eden Village Camp has a dynamic year-round staff that supports each other to collectively prepare for and run camp each summer. This position requires flexibility, a willingness to learn new skills and take on responsibilities outside the Director of Community Care immediate job description when needed.

Location: Fairfield, NJ (Year-Round); Milford, PA (Summer).

About NJY Camps:
NJY Camps (NJY) is one of North America’s premier Jewish summer camp organizations. Comprised of five overnight summer camps, NJY serves children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. NJY’s mission focuses on supporting the growth and development of every individual member of its community so that they can learn new skills, develop greater self-confidence, and foster a strong Jewish identity. Having recently celebrated its centennial anniversary, NJY is reimagining its next 100 years. NJY Camps serves more than 3300 campers, over 800 summer staff, across 2000 acres of land. For more information, please visit our website.

About the Position:
The Assistant Director of Cedar Lake Camp is the professional who works directly with the Camp Director and is instrumental in the successful day-to-day management of Cedar Lake Camp. Cedar Lake Camp serves 500+ 7th-9th grade campers with an infrastructure of 200+ seasonal staff members. Cedar Lake Camp’s programmatic offerings extend to the 150 campers of NJY Teen Camp (10th-11th grade) and 100 campers of Round Lake Camp (NJY’s inclusion program for children with high functioning special learning needs). The Assistant Director works closely with the Camp Director on areas of year-round camper recruitment and engagement, staff hiring, and the program design and implementation of camp. In collaboration with other agency-wide personnel, the Assistant Director of Cedar Lake Camp supports efforts in communications, logistical planning, organization, facility management, and vendor purchasing. During the summer, the Assistant Director of Cedar Lake Camp lives on-site in Milford, PA and supervises a large infrastructure comprising of program areas and camper divisions, including the seasonal leadership that supervise these departments. The Assistant Director supports the Director in work around camp culture building, staff development, and problem solving daily occurrences. This position will report to the Director of Cedar Lake Camp and work in partnership with the other Milford Camps’ directors and assistant directors.

Responsibilities:
Recruit and Retain Campers
• Support the Director in building a framework of innovative recruitment tactics to engage, recruit and retain campers
• Steward inquiries and leads through parent communications, home visits, and camp tours
• Respond to inbound communications received via the website and other relevant sources
• Represent NJY Camps at camper recruitment and other agency and community events

Build a Summer Team of Rockstars
• Utilize recruitment avenues to search for, screen, and hire seasonal staff members
• Assist the director in reviewing prospective applicants and determining placements
• Support the Director in building an intentional and robust staff orientation week, in addition to other applicable training efforts, including planning and delivering training sessions
• Supervise specific populations including pre-counselors (first year counselors), or Cornerstone Fellows

Create a Transformational Summer Program
• Work collaboratively with the Director to define camp’s big picture programmatic vision and communicate it to all areas of camp
• Support the building of a programmatic infrastructure that caters for all interests and offers high level instruction, engaging experiences, and fits within the necessary parameters of Cedar Lake’s structure
• Infuse Jewish and Israel content into all elements of the camp experience
• Assist in ordering materials and supplies for program areas and special days
• Maintain a physical daily presence in and around all areas of camp ranging from bunk clean up time, meals, program periods, and daily routines.
• Ability to lead and orchestrate large camp programming, from program development all the way through to implementation of the program.

Be a Master Organizer
• Support the running of a complex framework of operational systems including medical provision, food service, facility maintenance, and office administration
• Assist in the proper opening and closing of camp’s physical property
• Collaborate with other members of NJY Camps’ professional leadership, including Camp Nah-Jee-Wah, Teen Camp, Round Lake, and other central agency functions

Model Expert Leadership
• Assume the role of Acting Director during periods of absence of the Director
• Manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders including partners, vendors, camp families, staff, and alumni
• Help inform the strategic direction of Cedar Lake Camp and NJY Camps at large
• Serve as a role model for both campers and staff