Camp Ramah in California is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and passionate Engagement and Program Assistant to join our year-round team. This person will display strong administrative skills as well as a passion for community engagement and programming. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Jewish camping and experience in a lively, fast-faced experiential education environment. 

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Establishing and maintaining year round staff connection and engagement  
  • Managing the full-cycle staff hiring process including recruiting and hiring staff in collaboration with the rest of the team
  • Coordinating staff retention
    • Reaching out regularly to staff to participate in cohort-based programs, events and general outreach
• Development of summer program calendar pre-camp, including managing and maintaining the budget for special programs
  • Ensure special programs, out of camp trips, and special community events are calendared, planned, and executed
  • Assist in the preparation of a comprehensive schedule for staff training, to include pre-camp training activities, and in-camp staff development
  • Develop ideas and proposals for new, creative programming to enhance the camp experience
• Development and management of short-term programs and visitors
  • Assist in planning specialty short-term programs such as Shorashim, and manage Shabbat guests, camp doctors, camp tours, clergy/educator visits, and alumni visits
• Special Activity Planning
  • Liaise with third party vendors and contractors to prepare plans and make arrangements for all out of camp trips, including transportation, activities, food, and lodging
    • Create a written document outlining all trip details including safety, security, and emergency procedures, , and orient staff 
  • Work with third party vendors and contractors to plan and schedule activity trips
    • During the year, identifies and selects approved vendors/outfitters as needed
    • Schedule appropriate time within camp calendar for trips
• Year-Round community outreach
  • Coordinate or support local events and programs which promote Ramah
  • Recruit at community events, including camp fairs, schools, synagogues, and parlor meetings

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist with year-round retreat programs including Alumni Weekend (Machzor Gimmel), Machon Reunion, and Passover
• Participate as requested in recruiting campers and staff
• Occasional visits to communities within Ramah’s catchment area to conduct Ramah programming and other recruitment events
• Maintain connections with veteran staff members
• Responsible for oversight of pre-summer supplies ordering 
• Manage the pre-summer checklist
• Some evening and weekend work required, as well as occasional travel for recruitment and conferences
• Some certifications may be required, including CPR, WFA, and others. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-3 years of experience in camping, programming, education, Jewish nonprofit or administrative work
• 2-4 summers working in an overnight camp setting
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and ability to work independently
• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and Canva is preferred
• Knowledge of CampMinder a plus
• Hebrew language familiarity preferred 
• Able to lift items related to job associated events

Compensation and Benefits
Camp Ramah in California offers a comprehensive compensation package, including: 403b, group health coverage, life insurance and LTD, as well as paid sick and vacation time. Ramah also provides time off for Jewish holidays and early office closures for Shabbat. Salary is $68,000-$72,000, commensurate with experience.

Location
Camp Ramah in California is currently headquartered in Encino, CA where we have our administrative office and on over 400 acres in Ojai, CA, where our residential summer camp has operated for nearly seventy years. We maintain a hybrid office schedule. This position does require being in residence at camp in Ojai during the summer, and necessitates occasional travel to Ojai throughout the year.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter to [email protected] by January 15, 2025.

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about Jewish camping and immersive, experiential education, we may be the place for you!

About Camp Ramah in California

Our Vision
We dream of a more just world with many generations of proud, educated, and reflective Jews, deeply committed to their communities and the pursuit of vibrant Jewish life.

Our Mission
Camp Ramah in California creates lifelong relationships through joyful, welcoming, and immersive Jewish experiences rooted in Torah, Avodah and Gemilut Hasadim.* Ramah is committed to the future of the Jewish community and the betterment of the world.

Torah – We cultivate a passion for lifelong Jewish learning and a commitment to our heritage and the wisdom of our people.

Avodah – We create opportunities for joyful prayer and positive engagement in the richness of our rituals and mitzvot.

Gemilut hasadim – We take active responsibility for each other and the world.