Program Manager
Posted on January 16, 2025
Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Teaneck, NJ
Inclusive/Diverse, Not Applicable
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. 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 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. 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, Program Areas, Lead liaison between the programmatic team and other departments across Camp, Food Service, Staff Experience, Camper Care & Medical, Operations & General & Administrative. 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. Compensation: $50,000 – $65,000. Eligible for standard benefits including health insurance. Room & Board provided while in residence at Camp over the summer. Full-time. All applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. www.ramahberkshires.org.
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