Program Manager

WHO WE ARE:

Camp Ramah in the Berkshires is a vibrant summer camp community, where Campers grow in a beautiful and safe setting, surrounded by life-long friends and are nurtured by spirited role models. Ramah is a transformative Jewish experience for its campers, staff, families and the communities of the New York metropolitan area. 

Ramah Berkshires Values:

  • Ruach (Fun & Joy) – We celebrate every day as we immerse in exceptional and joyful Jewish experiences. 

  • Achrayut (Responsibility & Respect) – With a focus on kindness and caring, we are inclusive and show mutual respect. 

  • Malchut (Wonder) – We ask questions, we explore, we try new things, we find our voices.

  • Ahavat Israel (Love) – We have a deep and abiding love of Israel and for the Jewish community. 

  • Haverut (Community & Friendship) – We build lifelong relationships in our home away from home.

  • In all that we do, Ramah Berkshires is committed to ensuring enjoyable, meaningful, and safe experiences for our campers and staff. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO - The Basics:

Ramah Berkshires is seeking a full-time Program Manager to join our year-round team. The Program Manager manages the smooth execution of the summer program & special programs, and supports all of Camp by coordinating, developing, and owning the summer calendar and daily schedules. 

We are looking for an organized, system & data-oriented, camp-loving individual for our Program Manager role. This is a wonderful and exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with a dedicated team to enrich and enhance the Camp program. Join our warm summer community and spend every day feeling like you made Camp and the world a better place. 

The Program Manager should have the ability to work out of the year-round office in Teaneck, NJ at least three days per week from September to May and must be in residence at Camp in Wingdale, NY from early-June to mid-August.

Compensation: $50,000 - $65,000. Eligible for standard benefits including health insurance. Room & Board provided while in residence at Camp over the summer.

WHAT YOU’LL DO - The Details:

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Program Manager will be responsible for smooth coordination of the summer program. The key roles include:

  • Organizing day-to-day logistics required for Camp to run smoothly:

    • Own, manage, and communicate the details of Camp schedules (normal day, Shabbat, and Sunday schedules) as well as the summer calendar

    • Plan & oversee programmatic aspects of special days (Visitor’s Day, Opening Day, Closing Days, Yom Sport/Color War, Intersession, Seminar Day, Prospective Camper Day and more)

    • Coordinating staff coverage schedules and assignments

    • Oversee the leveling and scheduling process to assign campers & bunks to elective and Sivuv (rotating) activities

    • Lead the program office team and oversee supply orders and manage booking of physical spaces

    • Booking summer guest program providers such as visiting sports coaches, artists, performers

      • Coordinating travel, housing, & supplies as needed

  • Program Areas:

    • Support all program areas through smooth communication, data-sharing systems, including pre-summer planning 

    • Assist in speciality staff recruitment, hiring, training and placement 

    • As assigned by Camp Directors, provide direct supervision & planning to certain areas such as Gan & Haverim Child Care Program 

  • Lead liaison between the programmatic team and other departments across Camp:

    • Food Service: Serve as the programmatic point person for the Food Service team including food requests, special seating arrangements, meals times, snacks, Trip Food

    • Staff Experience: Partner with Rosh Mishlachat and other Leadership on the planning of Staff Days Off. Support logistics of summer staff programming activities. 

    • Camper Care & Medical: Collaborate with the Camper Care team for cross-related work such as medical intake, lice checks, program choice, birthday programming, scheduling of medication distribution

    • Operations: Play a key role in opening & closing Camp, booking buses for programming & trips

General:

  • Light administrative support of operations and office management tasks such as supplies, billing, communication, apparel ordering, mailings, and other projects as assigned

  • Participate in preparation and staffing of organization-wide projects such as retreats, fundraising gala, family camp

  • Be part of the year-round team that leads Camper recruitment, staff hiring, and year-round programming and brainstorms new Camp-wide initiatives

  • Serve as part of the summer senior leadership team to help guide and shape the overall summer experience for over 500 campers and 300 staff Members.

  • Some year-round evening and weekend work required, as well as occasional travel for recruitment and professional development

WHO YOU ARE

  • BA or BS required

  • A minimum of 4 summers as camp staff, with experience in supervisory or administrative role

  • Tech savvy. Excitement for learning and developing new tools. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Apps.

  • Great attention to detail

  • Passion for a well-organized spreadsheet and smooth logistics

  • Outstanding ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

  • Flexible, calm under pressure. Good communicator

  • BONUS: Prior experience at Camp Ramah. Comfort with Hebrew and Jewish observance in a Conservative & Egalitarian setting 

 How to Apply: 

All applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to staff@ramahberkshires.org.

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