Description:

Job: Program Director

Camp Ramah in Canada is a non-profit, overnight summer camp located in the beautiful Muskoka Region of Central Ontario, just two hours north of Toronto. As the camping arm of Conservative Judaism, Ramah offers a summer experience immersed in Jewish living, highlighted by dynamic programming. Traditional camp activities like swimming, sports, dance, and art are enhanced by a commitment to informal Jewish education. Ramah inspires a love of Judaism, the Jewish people, Israel, and the great outdoors in campers and staff alike.

Position Overview

The Program Director is a full-time position reporting to the Co-Directors. The role has two primary areas of focus: year-round camper recruitment and summer program management.

Year-Round Responsibilities:

You will lead efforts to recruit new campers and engage current families to ensure retention for future summers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing a dynamic recruitment strategy.
• Planning and hosting information sessions and events in key catchment areas, including Ontario, Montreal, Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Rochester, and Israel.
• Organizing and implementing year-round community programming.
• Managing camper enrollment and liaising with prospective families to promote Ramah programs.
• Representing Camp Ramah at fairs and community events.
• Coordinating all shoulder season programming.
• Collaborating with the Director of Marketing and Communications to create and maintain recruitment materials.
• Coordinating the summer Programming logistics
• Preparing for the Summer Program: Coordinating the Summer Calendar & Planning Special Events and Programming
• Managing the Specialty Staff Hiring
• Community Engagement coordination

Note: This role requires evening and weekend availability and regular travel.

Summer Responsibilities:

You will oversee programmatic aspects of camp, working closely with summer staff and leadership to execute camp goals and priorities. Key responsibilities include:

• Implementing innovative program initiatives.
• Organizing logistics for daily operations and special events.
• Supervising key program areas, including sports, chugim, Israel engagement, and staff programming.
• Managing all schedules, including daily activities, the summer calendar, and special days.
• Coordinating camper and staff trips as well as summer guest visits.
• Planning and executing Visitor’s Day logistics and programming.
• Overseeing supply management.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $55,000–$65,000.
• Health insurance stipend.
• 15 days of vacation plus Jewish holidays and comp time.