Assistant Director, Greene Family Camp

Union for Reform Judaism•Bruceville, TX

68d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Union for Reform Judaism's (URJ) Greene Family Camp seeks an Assistant Director to help create exceptional summer camp and year-round engagement experiences for campers, families, and staff. As a key member of the camp's professional leadership team, the Assistant Director helps cultivate an inclusive community where every camper and staff member feels a deep sense of belonging, develops confidence and leadership skills, and builds lasting connections to Jewish life. This role leads the camp's year-round marketing, communications, and community engagement efforts while supporting camper and staff recruitment, family engagement, and seasonal programming. Through compelling storytelling, relationship-building, and exceptional service, the Assistant Director helps strengthen awareness of Greene Family Camp, deepen connections with families and congregations, and support enrollment, retention, and community engagement.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
Experience in marketing, communications, community engagement, youth development, camping, education, nonprofit organizations, or a related field.
Experience creating content and managing communications across digital platforms, including social media, email, and websites.
Experience using CRM and communications platforms such as CampMinder, Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, or similar systems.
A commitment to creating welcoming, inclusive environments where people of diverse backgrounds and identities feel they belong.
The ability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours as needed, including residing on-site during the summer camp season.

Nice To Haves

Texas residency encouraged

Responsibilities

Partner with the camp leadership team to advance the camp's mission, support strategic priorities, and strengthen organizational culture.
Serve as a visible leader who models Jewish values, fosters belonging, and contributes to the continued growth and success of the camp and the broader URJ Camping System.
Help lead day-to-day camp operations and assume leadership responsibilities as needed throughout the year and during the summer season.
Collaborate across the URJ Camping System to share best practices, participate in professional learning, and strengthen system-wide initiatives.
Create engaging content for social media, email, websites, blogs, photography, and other communications that celebrate camp life and strengthen community engagement.
Support pre-camp and year-round communications that keep campers, families, staff, and participants informed and connected.
Coordinate communication lists and maintain accurate participant data using CampMinder, Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, and other systems.
Ensure communications align with URJ branding, messaging, accessibility, and communications standards.
During the summer season, serve as Summer Communications Manager by coordinating family communications, supervising seasonal communications staff, and ensuring timely, engaging updates for camp stakeholders.
Assist in recruiting, hiring, and retaining participants, campers, and staff for summer and academic year programs.
Provide tours of the camp during the summer and academic year.
Assist with coordinating and facilitating congregational visits and home visits/parlor meetings.
Support the creation and implementation of summer and year-round programs and retreats.
Effectively and efficiently respond to and support campers, families, and various program participants prioritizing program satisfaction and retention.
As needed, support individual families with special circumstances and accommodations.
Foster a camp environment where every camper and staff member feels safe, supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Promote a culture of belonging, well-being, accountability, and respect that reflects Jewish values and the URJ's commitment to inclusion.
Champion inclusive practices that create equitable experiences for campers and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Help ensure compliance with URJ policies, American Camp Association (ACA) standards, and applicable health, safety, security, and risk management requirements.