Director of Camp Wellness & Inclusion
Camp Ramah in Wisconsin’s Director of Camp Wellness and Inclusion is a senior level, year-round position overseeing the strategic design and implementation of our community wellness program including our camper care professionals, camper population, and staff (including supported employment and vocational programs). This professional will oversee our disability inclusion programs, mental health care for campers and staff, camper intake processes, a team of camper care professionals, and related areas. This individual will partner closely with the Executive Director and Assistant Director in the daily summer leadership of camp.
This role is suited for someone interested in building on existing high-level professional experience in the areas of mental health and disabilities as well as community building. The right candidate will demonstrate a commitment to building the type of year-round and lifelong interpersonal relationships and holistic Jewish community that are fundamental to Camp Ramah in Wisconsin’s work.
This position is designed to be full-time but also can offer a flexible work arrangement to accommodate the candidate's availability and the camp's needs. During the off-season, the role can be part-time, with a commitment of approximately 20 hours per week or more. From April 15 to August 15, the position transitions to a full-time schedule to support our peak summer programming. This structure makes the role ideal for individuals seeking part-time work with the opportunity for full-time engagement during the camp season.
What You’ll Do:
Oversight of Camper Care including outreach to new and existing families, review of forms, hiring and supervision of Camper Care professionals, development of staff training curriculum and materials.
Oversight of disability inclusion programs including publicity and recruitment, intake and registration, program development, staff hiring and oversight.
Oversee MESSH (mental, emotional, social and spiritual health) and other related wellness efforts for individual campers and the entire camp population.
Play a role in and assume leadership roles in some areas of camper recruitment and retention, staff recruitment and hiring, planning of summer program.
Collaborate with a movement-wide cohort of senior Ramah camper care professionals
What You’ll Need:
Academic degree in special education, social work, psychology, or related field (Masters preferred)
3+ years of experience in mental health, disability inclusion, Jewish education, and/or summer camp leadership
Ability to build trusting and lasting relationships with campers, camper parents, staff, professional leadership, and other partners
Experience in a supervisory or management role, with a demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team
Years-long connection to an overnight Jewish camp as a camper and/or staff member
Ideal candidates will possess some combination of the following skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Outstanding organizational and executive functioning skills
Passion for strengthening Jewish identity
High energy level and be extremely goal-oriented
Self-motivated and able to work both independently and with a team
Approach opportunities and challenges with confidence, determination, and resilience
Must be able to work in a demanding environment and able to quickly adjust to changing conditions
Job requirements:
Regular year-round travel as well as work on nights and weekends
Summer residency of approximately 11 weeks at Ramah’s Shabbat observant campus in Conover, WI (flexible arrangement depending on candidate background may be available, option of ~7 week-or more residency)
Regularly scheduled time in off-season office in downtown Chicago and Day Camp in Wheeling
Ability to build trusting and lasting relationships with campers, camper parents, staff, professional leaders and other partners
Living a lifestyle consistent with that of an educational leader of the Conservative Movement
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary range: $70,000 - $110,000, commensurate with hours and experience
Benefits include: Medical coverage, contributions to 403(b) retirement plan, full-time employee tuition benefits, US/Jewish holiday time off and vacation.
To Apply:
Only applications with resumes will be considered. Please send materials to jobs@ramahwisconsin.com.
About Camp Ramah in Wisconsin:
Camp Ramah Wisconsin provides 575+ children and 300+ adults with transformative experiences of vibrant Jewish life seamlessly blended with the joy of summer camp. We serve Jewish campers throughout the Midwest and beyond with diverse backgrounds and needs who come together to make friends, have fun, develop skills, and enhance their Judaism.