Associate Director, URJ Camp OSRUI Camp

Union For Reform Judaism-posted 3 months ago

$75,000 - $80,000/Yr

Full-time • Manager

Remote • Oconomowoc, WI

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The Union for Reform Judaism's (URJ) Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) seeks a dynamic, passionate, and strategic Associate Director to help create a vibrant and transformative summer camp, as well as impactful year-round youth and family engagement experiences. The Associate Director plays a key leadership role in advancing the URJ's mission to foster inclusive communities of belonging, where young people from diverse backgrounds — including Campers of Color, LGBTQ+ campers, campers with disabilities, and others from underrepresented communities — are empowered as leaders to build a better world and engage in Jewish life throughout their lives.

Champion camper and staff well-being by fostering an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued.
Supervise and mentor full-time and seasonal staff with a focus on recruitment, retention, experience, marketing and communications, registration, and camper care/well-being.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement engaging, mission-aligned summer and year-round programming.
Create an aspirational arc for campers by supervising the design and implementation of the summer master and daily calendar, including camp-wide programming (carnivals, Maccabiah/Color War, etc.), artists-in-residence, and evening programs.
Ensure Jewish Life and Learning are meaningfully integrated into all aspects of camp programming.
Lead camp operations in the Camp Director's absence.
Engage with the URJ Camping System's national cohort by participating in regional and national projects and professional development opportunities.
Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, ensuring OSRUI reflects and lives out Jewish values and commitments to racial equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Actively support and participate in camper recruitment and retention efforts.
Support and implement strategies for staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, supervision, engagement, and retention.
Build a strong, mission-driven staff community through intentional year-round engagement and professional development.
Spearhead the design and facilitation of an impactful staff training, including pre-camp orientation and ongoing leadership development.

5+ years of experience in youth development, camping, education, or related fields, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/management role.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience required; advanced degree in education, Jewish studies, nonprofit management, or related field preferred.
Ability to work on-site in Oconomowoc, WI for extended periods during the summer and at other peak times, with flexibility to work virtually at other times of year.
Willingness to travel as needed for recruitment, URJ gatherings, and professional development.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and extended hours during the summer camp season.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort learning new platforms (e.g., CampMinder, Salesforce, Zoom, Slack).

Experience in staff development, program design, and camper care and recruitment.
Strong interpersonal skills and excel at fostering meaningful connections with campers, families, staff, and community partners.
Experience designing, planning, and executing engaging, mission-aligned programming for youth, families, and staff.

Competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

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