$900-1100 a week depending on experience

Job responsibilities:

Assisting the head chef in menu development.

Food Preparation: Prepare meals to meet camp expectations, ensuring proper portioning, ingredient measurement, and cooking temperatures.

Manage Kitchen Operations: Direct kitchen staff during service to maintain pace and quality.

Inventory & Supplies: Working with the head chef to order food and supplies for the kitchen.

Food Safety & Sanitation: Enforce health and safety regulations, maintain cleanliness, and ensure proper food storage.

Staff Training: Train new kitchen personnel on recipes, plating standards, sanitation, and station setup.

Maintain Kosher standards and take the lead in the kitchen when the chef is off duty.

Camp JORI is seeking an enthusiastic, community-driven Assistant Camp Director to help lead year-round
operations and create transformative experiences for campers, families, and staff. This is a full-time position
with on-site housing available, and compensation is commensurate with experience (~$50,000 to ~$80,000,
flexible). Camp JORI is a beloved Jewish overnight camp in Wakefield, Rhode Island (www.campjori.com).

About the Role

The Assistant Director will assist the Camp Director in overseeing all aspects of camper experience, including
camp programming, staffing, and operations. This individual will also be heavily involved community
engagement. This is a unique opportunity to build on a strong foundation while shaping the future of a beloved camp through creativity, leadership, and care.

We are hiring now for this role – the start date is completely flexible, but immediate hiring is preferred.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Camp Director in year-round planning and execution of summer camp operations
• Help to hire, train, and manage seasonal and year-round staff
• Foster a warm, inclusive, and Jewishly rooted camp culture
• Collaborate with lay leadership on strategic planning and vision
• Assist in camper recruitment and family communications
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and licensing requirements
• Support the Camp Director in managing the camp budget, vendors, and facility-related needs
• Serve as one the camp’s year-round ambassadors to families and the broader community

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $50,000–$80,000 (flexible), depending on experience
• On-site housing available, if desired
• Free camp tuition for the Assistant Director’s children
• Health benefits and professional development opportunities