About Tawonga
Tawonga’s mission is to provide educational and recreational programs for children, adults and families that foster self-esteem, lifelong friendships and community, connections with nature, commitment to justice, and positive Jewish identity and spirituality. We run programs at our residential campsite next to Yosemite National Park and in the Bay Area, serving over 5,000 people a year.

About Camp Tawonga’s Culture
At Camp Tawonga, we are a caring, collaborative, joyous group of professionals who take great pride in fulfilling our mission and having fun while doing it. We have deep respect for our community, the children and the families who participate in our programs; for nature and the physical world; and for the Jewish value of “tikkun olam” – repairing the world. Our team has taken many different paths to arrive at Tawonga, from growing up as campers at Camp to being brand new to working at a summer camp or even a nonprofit. We are a Jewish organization, and we welcome and are inclusive of all staff and community members, Jewish and non-Jewish alike. We are committed to JEDI (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) and the ongoing reflection, learning and action required to be aligned with these values and create and sustain a race equity culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Camp Tawonga is an Equal Opportunity Employer, values diversity and is committed to being an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, and to hiring people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals and women. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and organizational need.

Job Purpose and Description
The Assistant Director, Teen Programs and Specialty Areas is a key part of Camp Tawonga’s camp leadership team. This position contributes to the mission of Camp Tawonga by directing all aspects of our Teen Programs including the Teen Leadership Institute, Specialists/Counselors-in-Training program, and year-round teen programs like the Teen Winter Retreat. In addition, during the year this director plans and hires for our speciality department areas at Camp such as Arts & Crafts, Waterfront, Jewish Programming, Sports, Drama, Dance, and Music. The Assistant Director as an at-camp Director during summer season, travels with the teens on the Teen Leadership Institute trip, and partners with other key program staff members to co-direct our weekend family camps and adult retreats and to support our “Down the Mountain” Bay Area programs as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Train and supervise seasonal program staff while at camp and on the road
• Recruit, hire, and train summer staff
• Help plan and lead supervisor and staff training

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Teen Leadership Institute (TLI) and Specialist and Counselor-in-Training Program (SCIT)
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate summer programs for teens ensuring high-quality programming
• Recruit and select teens for participation, managing processes for applications, interviews and reference checking
• Recruit, interview, and hire staff for programs, managing processes for applications, interviews and reference checking
• Design and implement staff training
• Supervise program staff and manage camper issues within the program
• Lead trainings and programming for teens
• Travel with the teens during off-site trips as the most senior leader on the trip
• Responsible for the day-to-day management and leadership of teen programs
• Oversight of Year-Round Tawonga Teen Programs
• Design and implement programs to engage teens year-round
• Create and oversee year-round programming for teens
• Recruit teens to participate in programs
• Collaborate with other staff to best integrate teens into existing programs
• Participate in grants related to teen engagement and programs
• Collaborate with hiring team to recruit teens who have completed our SCIT programs to work as staff for Tawonga programs
• Oversee Speciality Departments
• Evaluate and innovate the speciality areas at camp
• Create vision and resources for strengthening Jewish programming, arts & crafts, waterfront, music, drama, dance and sports programming
• Hire and train staff to lead specialty departments
• Recruit guest educators to visit Camp during the summer and enhance specialty program offerings
• Innovate and add new programs to improve and grow Tawonga’s offerings for children, young adults and families.
• Plan staff training and update staff training materials, manuals and handbooks
• Order all program supplies for specialty areas
• Oversee kiln maintenance
• Oversee A/V at Camp for music department, campfire programs, and meals

Summer Camp & Family Camp Hiring
As part of the hiring team with other directors, ensure we recruit and hire outstanding staff:

• Source and recruit staff applicants, conduct interviews, and check references
• Select and hire seasonal staff
• Partner with Human Resources to ensure timely completion of new hire paperwork, contracts, and other required staff forms

At-Camp Director

• Spend summers at Camp as a key part of the at-Camp director team, sharing responsibility for camper management, staff management, parent communication, overall tone-setting, and leadership
• Serve as a positive and responsible role model for campers and staff at all times
• Meet daily during the summer, and bi-weekly during the year, with other directors to manage camper and staff issues, program plans, safety and logistics
• Manage Camp logistics as assigned
• Co-direct 2-3 weekend programs per year

Other Responsibilities

• Bring a justice and equity lens to all the work outlined above
• Collaborate with grant writer, communications and development teams to secure funding and thank donors as needed
• Communicate with families on a regular basis, with support as needed from the Camp Director
• Other projects as assigned, including administrative help to the rest of the At-Camp Team

Professional Development

• Research and participate in relevant, ongoing, continuous professional development as it pertains to the role and/or business needs (e.g., training materials, coursework, webinars, etc.)

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt, year-round, and benefited position. The pay range for this position is $75,000 – $80,000, DOE. Camp Tawonga offers a competitive compensation package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, retirement with company match and contribution, and paid sick and vacation leave.

About Tawonga
Tawonga’s mission is to provide educational and recreational programs for children, adults and families that foster self-esteem, lifelong friendships and community, connections with nature, commitment to justice, and positive Jewish identity and spirituality. We run programs at our residential campsite next to Yosemite National Park and in the Bay Area, serving over 5,000 people a year.

About Camp Tawonga’s Culture
At Camp Tawonga, we are a caring, collaborative, joyous group of professionals who take great pride in fulfilling our mission and having fun while doing it. We have deep respect for our community, the children and the families who participate in our programs; for nature and the physical world; and for the Jewish value of “tikkun olam” – repairing the world. Our team has taken many different paths to arrive at Tawonga, from growing up as campers at Camp to being brand new to working at a summer camp or even a nonprofit. We are a Jewish organization, and we welcome and are inclusive of all staff and community members, Jewish and non-Jewish alike. We are committed to JEDI (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) and the ongoing reflection, learning and action required to be aligned with these values and create and sustain a race equity culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Camp Tawonga is an Equal Opportunity Employer, values diversity and is committed to being an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, and to hiring people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals and women. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and organizational need.

Job Purpose and Description

The Executive Assistant and Office Manager ensures smooth day-to-day operations of Camp Tawonga by:

• Supporting the CEO and other key leadership staff
• Providing excellent customer service to families and community members
• Managing the San Francisco office
• Serving as a liaison to the Board of Directors

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Support Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operations Officer (COO)

• Provide high-level operational and administrative support to the CEO and COO

• Serve as a key liaison between the CEO/COO and internal and external partners, clients, institutions, and stakeholders

• Manage complex calendars, including:

  • Scheduling meetings and recurring check-ins

  • Coordinating with multiple parties

  • Communicating logistics clearly and effectively

• Process invoicing, expense reports, reimbursements, and travel arrangements for individuals and groups

• Assist with management of organizational budgets

• In collaboration with the Development Director, support donor cultivation and stewardship by:

  • Drafting correspondence and emails

  • Assisting with event and meeting planning

• Conduct research (e.g., vendors, venues, products), analyze findings, and present recommendations to the CEO and COO

• Support the COO with gathering, organizing, and submitting documentation to reporting agencies, county entities, and insurance partners to ensure compliance

Serve as Liaison to the Board of Directors

• Serve as liaison and concierge to Board members, ensuring they have the resources needed to engage effectively

• Maintain Board and committee rosters and calendars

• Plan and execute logistics for Board and committee meetings and retreats

• Record and distribute meeting minutes

• Plan Board retreats (twice annually), dinners, and support fundraising events

• Manage the Boardable platform

• Prepare Board meeting materials and presentations

• Handle confidential and sensitive Board communications with professionalism and sound judgment

Customer Service

• Serve as a primary point of contact for families and community members

• Play a key role in shaping families’ and community members’ experience of Tawonga

• Represent Tawonga with warmth, professionalism, and care

• Manage the info@tawonga.org inbox and phone line, providing excellent customer service

• Support Ruach Ride (summer camp bus pick-up and drop-off operations)

Office Management

• Proactively maintain a clean, organized, welcoming, and functional office environment

• Serve as liaison with property management (landlord) as needed

• Coordinate with vendors related to IT, copiers, postage machines, and off-site file storage

• Notify security of expected guests and greet guests upon arrival

• Receive, sort, and distribute mail and packages; manage outgoing mail

• Maintain office supplies, drinks, and snacks through regular inventory and ordering

• Coordinate staff meetings by:

  • Scheduling meetings (in-person and Zoom)

  • Collecting and distributing agendas

  • Taking and sharing meeting minutes

  • Facilitating meetings or coordinating facilitators

  • Ordering monthly staff lunches

• Support staff morale through event planning, including:

  • Birthdays

  • Baby showers

  • End-of-summer picnics

  • Farewell lunches

  • Summer send-offs

  • Holiday celebrations

• Partner with the COO to serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day IT and technology support

• Coordinate with IT and external partners for advanced troubleshooting across Bay Area and camp locations

• Serve as a member of the Admin Team and complete administrative projects as assigned

• Support large-volume mailings, packet compilation, filing, and records management

• Oversee software administration and user management for platforms including:

  • Google Workspace

  • Zoom

  • Boardable

  • JotForm

• Assist with general office tasks as needed

• Manage lost and found items, including sorting, inventory, returns, and disposal

• Maintain clean and organized storage spaces

Professional Development

• Research and participate in ongoing professional development relevant to the role and organizational needs, including:

  • Executive assistant best practices

  • Nonprofit board governance support

  • Google Workspace administration

  • Other relevant trainings and learning opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

• Full-time, exempt, year-round, benefited position

• Salary range: $71,000–$75,000

• Comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Medical insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Retirement plan with company match and contribution

  • Paid sick leave and vacation time

Eden Village West is hiring a Camper Care Specialist for Summer 2026! This is a residential position starting on June 8th and ending July 30st. The Camper Care Specialist will work closely with our counselors, other camper care specialists, and leadership to support the needs of all campers.

About Eden Village West
Eden Village West is an organic farm-to-table residential Jewish camp in Sonoma County, California with a 6-week overnight summer program. Our 3rd-11th grade campers enjoy farming, wilderness and homesteading skills, culinary arts, music and sports as they become empowered to promote a more environmentally sustainable, socially just, and spiritually connected world for all.
Responsibilities
The Camper Care specialist is responsible for:
● Maintaining regular contact with parents during camp
● Preparing camper profiles for bunk counselors before the start of each session
● Regular communication with bunk counselors during each session
● Listening. Listening to staff. Listening to parents. Listening to campers
● Creating, distributing, collecting, and reviewing camper check-in forms
● Daily check-ins with leadership team to ensure the successful operation of summer camp
● Eden Village West has a very small staff. This position requires flexibility and a willingness to occasionally take on responsibilities outside the Camper Care’s immediate job description

Why you’ll love it!
● Experience a deep community with a vibrant staff of 75 young people from all over the world! Our community values skills sharing, spiritual growth, and inclusivity.
● You’ll enjoy three kosher, organic, locally sourced meals a day.
● We have a secret staff lounge that is stocked with awesome staff snacks, and a not-so-secret not-so-little FARM full of fresh off the vine snacks! We’re munching on farm fresh treats all summer long.
● You get to hang out with goats!
● We have staff fun activities that take place 2-3 times a week, facilitated by your fellow staff members!
● You’ll inspire kids to be more playful, kind, caring, joyful, and grateful- changing their lives and changing the world!

About Tawonga
Tawonga’s mission is to provide educational and recreational programs for children, adults and families that foster self-esteem, inclusive community, connections with nature, a commitment to justice, and a positive Jewish identity. We run programs at our residential campsite next to Yosemite National Park and in the Bay Area, serving over 5,000 people a year.

About Camp Tawonga’s Culture
At Camp Tawonga, we are a caring, collaborative, joyous group of professionals who take great pride in fulfilling our mission and having fun while doing it. We have deep respect for our community, the children and the families who participate in our programs; for nature and the physical world; and for the Jewish value of “tikkun olam” – repairing the world. Our team has taken many different paths to arrive at Tawonga, from growing up as campers to being brand new to working at a summer camp, and more. We are a Jewish organization, and we welcome and are inclusive of all staff and community members, Jewish and non-Jewish. We are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion – and the ongoing reflection, learning, and action required to be aligned with these values.

Job Purpose and Description
The Grants and Development Manager plays a pivotal role within our Development Team. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position is dedicated to expanding institutional fundraising efforts by identifying and securing grants, completing grant applications, stewarding grant funders, and submitting reports with input from leadership staff. The primary responsibility involves securing grants from foundations, individuals, and government agencies aligned with Tawonga’s mission, and crafting compelling development communications for all campaigns, including annual, capital, and endowment campaigns. The Grants and Development Manager contributes significantly to our organization’s revenue growth and supports the overall mission of Tawonga through effective grant acquisition and impactful communications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Grants

• Responsible for securing $800,000+ in grants per year and overseeing the overall grants process.
  Write grant proposals and reports with input from Finance and Program Departments.
  Research new grant opportunities to expand foundation funders.
• Stay current on ongoing grant opportunities and requirements, collect content for grants, organize a system to manage pipeline, track deadlines and deliverables, and manage submissions with support from the Development Coordinator & Database Administrator.

Annual Campaign Communications

• Work collaboratively with the Development team on strategy and write compelling segmented annual appeal letters and emails, donor proposals, and reports.
  Partner with the Development and Communications team to write all donor communications, including impact report content, acknowledgment letters, quarterly donor updates, website copy and more.

General Communications

• Compose articulate and engaging first-person communications on behalf of Camp Tawonga’s CEO, as needed.
• Partner with the Senior Director of Communications & Digital Strategy in writing key global communications.
• Be available some evenings and weekends during the summer camp season to manage communications after hours as needed.

Other Duties

• Attend summer camp bus departures and returns on weekdays and weekends as required by Tawonga during the summer season, helping with pick-up and/or drop-off and fostering positive community relations.
• Support organization and donor relations, as needed, including picking up parent phone calls, working at some holiday programs, and attending a family camp or adult weekend program.

Professional Development

• Research and participate in relevant, ongoing, continuous professional development as it pertains to the role and/or business needs (e.g., training materials, coursework, webinars, etc.).

About Tawonga
Tawonga’s mission is to provide educational and recreational programs for children, adults and families that foster self-esteem, inclusive community, connections with nature, a commitment to justice, and a positive Jewish identity. We run programs at our residential campsite next to Yosemite National Park and in the Bay Area, serving over 5,000 people a year.

About Camp Tawonga’s Culture
At Camp Tawonga, we are a caring, collaborative, joyous group of professionals who take great pride in fulfilling our mission and having fun while doing it. We have deep respect for our community, the children and the families who participate in our programs; for nature and the physical world; and for the Jewish value of “tikkun olam” – repairing the world. Our team has taken many different paths to arrive at Tawonga, from growing up as campers to being brand new to working at a summer camp, and more. We are a Jewish organization, and we welcome and are inclusive of all staff and community members, Jewish and non-Jewish. We are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion – and the ongoing reflection, learning, and action required to be aligned with these values.

Job Purpose and Description
The Assistant Director of Development supports the Development Director in implementing Tawonga’s fundraising strategy, with a primary focus on cultivating and stewarding mid-level donors and supporting all campaign efforts. This role is central to building a robust donor pipeline, strengthening relationships with supporters, and ensuring the success of development initiatives across grants, campaigns, and events.

Serving as both a relationship builder and solicitor, the Assistant Director will engage existing donors and prospects through active listening, proactive outreach, and thoughtful alignment of donor interests with Tawonga’s mission. With strong communication and fundraising skills, this individual will play a vital role in securing support for Tawonga’s programs and future growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-oriented professional to deepen experience in donor engagement, fundraising strategy, and nonprofit development within a mission-driven, collaborative team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fundraising, Campaign Management, & Donor Engagement
• Develop, implement, and manage Tawonga’s mid-level donor program (donors giving $500–$3,600 annually), including short-term and long-term growth strategies.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of mid-level donors, providing timely thank-yous, regular updates, and meaningful engagement opportunities.
• Identify donors with capacity and interest for deeper engagement and partner with the Development Director or CEO to transition relationships appropriately.
• Conduct donor research to build donor profiles and guide cultivation strategies.
• Support fundraising campaigns through segmentation, list review, and outreach strategies.
• Assist with grant proposals, including research, data collection, and drafting sections as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Development team to draft donor communications, campaign collateral, and stewardship materials.

Legacy Giving

• Conduct one-on-one outreach to prospective legacy donors; steward Legacy Society members with thoughtful, personalized touchpoints.

Events and Community Engagement

• Attend Development Committee meetings and provide staff support.
• Curate lists of mid-level donors for engagement opportunities.
• Support donor relations and represent Tawonga at programs and events, including camp bus departures/returns, holiday programs, Family Camps, and other activities.

Administration and Tracking

• Track all donor interactions and stewardship touchpoints in the donor database (Raiser’s Edge) with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure systems and processes for donor engagement are well-documented and consistently implemented.

ABOUT RAMAH DAY CAMP LA
Ramah Day Camp LA, founded in 2024, offers a six-week, dynamic, and enriching Jewish summer experience for children entering kindergarten through 5th grade. Our program blends joyful Jewish living, creative exploration, and a deep sense of community. We are seeking a passionate, organized, and visionary Camp Director to guide our growing camp, shaping and implementing engaging programs that inspire campers, empower staff, and build lasting connections among families.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Ramah Day Camp LA Camp Director is directly responsible for strategic decisions, business development, marketing plans, safety and security, and hiring of senior day camp staff. Additionally, and in partnership with other Ramah Day Camp staff, the Director oversees program development, camper and staff recruitment, summer staff hiring, training, and supervision; and year-round camp communications. The Director works closely with the Camp Ramah in California year-round professional team to maintain a collaborative partnership in line with the organizational mission. We are looking for a leader who is innovative, deeply committed to Jewish education, and thrives in a high-energy, mission-driven environment.
IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be:
Passionate about Jewish life and learning, with a deep love for building community and inspiring the next generation.
An engaging and empathetic leader who connects easily with campers, parents, and staff.
Experienced in camp, youth, or educational leadership, and ready to bring fresh ideas while honoring Ramah’s strong traditions.
Organized and resourceful, capable of managing multiple moving parts with warmth and composure.
A collaborative team player, eager to partner with colleagues at Ramah Day Camp and the wider Camp Ramah in California team.
An excellent communicator, comfortable speaking with families, leading staff, and representing camp in the community.
Creative and strategic, able to balance big-picture vision with hands-on day-to-day leadership.
Committed to growth, for themselves, their staff, and the campers they serve — always looking for ways to make each summer even more meaningful.

RESPONSIBILITIES

– Strategic Leadership & Management
Make strategic decisions to guide the overall direction and growth of the camp.
Develop and implement long-term business strategies aligned with the camp’s mission.
Collaborate with the Camp Ramah in California year-round professional team to ensure consistency and partnership across programs.
– Business Development & Marketing
Lead business development initiatives to expand participation and revenue.
Design and execute marketing plans to promote the camp and its programs.
Oversee community outreach and brand representation efforts.
Fundraising efforts.
– Staffing & Supervision
Hire and manage senior day camp staff.
Lead the recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of summer staff.
Support professional growth and performance of staff members throughout the year and summer.
– Program Development & Implementation
Oversee program design to ensure innovative, engaging, and educational content.
Partner with other staff to plan, evaluate, and enhance camp programming.
Ensure alignment of all programs with Jewish educational values and the camp’s mission.
– Camper & Community Engagement
Direct camper recruitment and retention strategies.
Foster strong relationships with campers, families, and the broader community.
Manage year-round communication with camp families and social media platforms.
– Collaboration & Mission Alignment
Maintain an active partnership with the broader Ramah network and professional teams.
Model and promote a culture rooted in Jewish values, community, and education.

The Ramah Day Camp LA Program Director works closely with the Day Camp Director and the Ramah year-round professional team to lead and implement all aspects of our summer program. The Program Director oversees program planning; summer staff hiring, training, and supervision; camper and staff recruitment; and year-round camp communications. We are looking for a leader who is innovative, collaborative, deeply committed to Jewish education, and thrives in a high-energy, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
– Creation, organization, and implementation of the summer programmatic calendar:
Build, execute, and monitor daily calendar and schedule
Develop and implement programming for all special theme days and trips
Ensure all programs and activities are developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and infused with Jewish values and rituals
Continue to advance the arc of experience for campers by adding new programmatic activities and opportunities as camp grows, including but not limited to specialist areas, trips, guest educators, and other national Ramah day camp initiatives
Oversee program supply purchasing and maintain program-related budgets
– Manage staff recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision:
Lead recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of summer staff, including counselors, unit heads, specialists, and mishlachat (Israeli emissaries)
Create marketing strategies and materials for staff recruitment
Directly supervise Ramah interns/fellows during the off-season
Directly supervise unit heads, counselors, and summer specialists
Assist the Day Camp Director with supervision of Tikvah (inclusion) staff
Plan and execute Staff Week schedule and training, with year-round team support
Coordinate ongoing staff development throughout the summer
Coordinate end-of-summer staff evaluations and surveys
– Manage camper recruitment process, including:
Develop and manage a comprehensive camper recruitment calendar and outreach plan
Represent Ramah Day Camp LA at local schools, synagogues, and community camp fairs/open houses/partnership programs
Work with Ramah year-round team to maximize cross-departmental recruitment strategies
Create marketing strategies and materials to be used in camper recruitment
Grow organizational partnerships to strengthen enrollment pipelines
– Coordinate communications with staff and families in partnership with Ramah year-round team
Manage social media channels
Create content for year-round digital communications
Ensure all communications lists are accurate and up to date
Work with year-round team to ensure timely delivery of communications to families and staff
– Support enrollment efforts in partnership with Day Camp Director and Ramah year-round team including forms review and camper intake
– Create, implement, and staff innovative year-round family programming (e.g., havdalah, Kabbalat Shabbat, family camp, etc) in collaboration with local partners.
– Other responsibilities as needed to support the broader, Camp Ramah in California, mission.

Who We Are:

Camp Gilboa is a progressive summer camp and year-round community creating vibrant Jewish life for children ages 7-18. Our programs ignite passion for justice, foster critical thinking, and empower youth to be active in their communities. Our youth-led model mirrors the kibbutz environment, where both campers and counselors take ownership of camp activities and nurture an inclusive, social-justice-oriented community. We support this unique model through creative programs, thoughtful mentorship, and the trust and support of alumni, parents, and the greater community.

Our camp is located in Big Bear Lake, CA, and our year-round community is active in Los Angeles, San Diego, and the Bay Area. Gilboa is one of six summer camps in the U.S. and Canada that are part of Habonim Dror North America, a youth movement with a legacy in the progressive labor Zionist community.

Executive Director – Summary:

The Executive Director (ED) is Gilboa’s primary organizational leader, reporting to the Board. The ED oversees and directs mission alignment, fiscal and operational health, staff development, safety, fundraising, and partnerships. A successful ED will mentor and empower young leaders while establishing clear guardrails to ensure safety, equity, and the achievement of our educational goals. The ED nurtures and guides our young adult staff to make safe, thoughtful—and sometimes delightfully silly—choices that shape campers’ every experience, while overseeing the operational management of camp and year-round programs. The ED is responsible for ensuring the year-round staff team is prepared to manage camper well-being, on-site facilities maintenance, organizational growth and recruitment, and strong relationships with parents and community members.
The ED represents Gilboa within Habonim Dror North America (HDNA), the wider camp field, the West Coast Jewish community, and the Big Bear region. A successful candidate should know and love summer camps and thrive in developing relationships with community members. It should be someone who is eager to engage with alumni from the 1950s, passionate college students, and wily third graders. They should be creative and ambitious, and be able to support Gilboa in its growth and impact. As a small and nimble organization, Gilboa’s success requires senior management to be deeply involved in day-to-day operations.

Principal Responsibilities:

Mission, Program, & Community
Infuse joy, community, and justice across Camp and year-round programs.
Coach youth leadership by setting expectations, providing feedback, and supporting their decision-making and leadership development.
Oversee year-round recruitment and retention of campers and counselors.
Steward relationships with alumni and families.
Initiate new partnerships, programs, and other opportunities in Jewish and social justice-oriented communities in California to support Gilboa’s growth and impact.
Collaborate with the Foundation for Jewish Camp, local Federations, JCamp180, Habonim Dror Camp Association (HDCA) network, and other communal organizations to stay abreast of trends and development opportunities and ensure the adoption and implementation of best practices

Operations, Risk, & Compliance
Ensure camper health and safety, including hiring and managing on-site medics.
Train, supervise, and manage year-round and summer staff.
Provide 24/7 on-site oversight from mid-June to mid-August, with the support of Assistant Directors and a facilities manager.
Oversee year-round operations: HR, payroll, taxes, vendors/contracts, and compliance.
Planning, Governance, & Finance
Lead strategic planning with the Board; support Board and committee work.
Oversee fund development, including donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and grant writing, in collaboration with board leadership.
Lead annual budget process; manage the annual budget; work with a bookkeeper and the finance committee to produce clear financial reporting.

Work Conditions and Benefits:
Location: Los Angeles (hybrid in off-season); full-time residence at off-grid Big Bear site during summer.
Office: Year-round office at the J LA (formerly the Westside JCC).
Benefits: Healthcare (including dental and vision), PTO, flexible off-season hours, 401(k) retirement plan, and free camp tuition for eligible-age children
In addition to PTO, federal holidays, and major Jewish holidays, the office is closed for two weeks after the summer for staff to recharge after a busy camp season.
Salary:
$100,000 – $150,000, commensurate with experience, plus benefits

Applications received by October 31 will receive full consideration. While we encourage early applications, we will continue to review candidates after that date until the position is filled.

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

Overview: Tzevet mitbach (kitchen staff) are members of a team led by the Roshei Mitbach (Kitchen Managers). General responsibilities include cooking for all of camp, cleaning the kitchen, working with the rest of the mitbach team, and fostering positive relationships with both kids and tzevet gadol (staff). They are additionally responsible for abiding by and upholding Health Department and ACA health codes for food handling, food preparation and food storage, and for understanding safe food handling for kids with allergies and other food sensitivities. Tzevet mitbach is an integral part of machaneh, and is encouraged to take part in educational activities at camp.
Important Dates:
Chalutz (pre-camp training and orientation) – June 16th – June 28th
Session 1: June 29th – July 20th
Intersession: July 21st – July 23rd
Session 2: July 24th – August 6th
Decon (closing down camp): August 7th – August 14th