Assistant Director, 6 Points Camp

Union for Reform Judaism; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Union for Reform Judaism’s 6 Points Camp seeks an Assistant Director to help create exceptional summer and year-round camp experiences for campers, families, and staff. You will partner with Camp Directors to foster belonging and leadership through immersive STEAM experiences and Jewish life.

The role blends relationship-building, operations, and community engagement, overseeing staff recruitment, partnerships with families, and safe, high-quality programs from inquiry through season end.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience in camping, youth development, education, nonprofit leadership, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success building relationships with youth, families, volunteers, and community partners.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and enrollment or CRM systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Camp Leadership: Partner with the Camp leadership team to advance the camp's mission, support strategic priorities, and strengthen organizational culture.
• Serve as a visible leader who models Jewish values, fosters belonging, and contributes to the continued growth and success of the camp and the broader URJ Camping System.
• Help lead day-to-day camp operations and assume leadership responsibilities as needed throughout the year and during the summer season.
• Collaborate across the URJ Camping System to share best practices, participate in professional learning, and strengthen system-wide initiatives.
• Oversee operational systems that camper and staff administration, travel logistics, parent communication, staff hiring paperwork, prospect management, and other core camp functions.
• Partner with the Business Manager and camp leadership to ensure efficient operations and seamless coordination across functional areas.
• Continuously improve operational processes and systems to enhance the experience of campers, families, and staff while supporting the camp's long-term success.
• Lead strategies that attract, engage, and retain campers, families, and seasonal staff while strengthening relationships with congregations and community partners.
• Oversee the camper and family experience, ensuring responsive communication, personalized support, and exceptional customer service.
• Support accommodations and individualized needs to ensure every camper has an inclusive and successful camp experience.
• Supervise designated staff and help deliver engaging summer and year-round programs that foster meaningful connections to camp and Jewish life.
• Foster a camp environment where every camper and staff member feels safe, supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.
• Promote a culture of belonging, well-being, accountability, and respect that reflects Jewish values and the URJ's commitment to inclusion.
• Champion inclusive practices that create equitable experiences for campers and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Help ensure compliance with URJ policies, American Camp Association (ACA) standards, and applicable health, safety, security, and risk management requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Job description

Assistant Director, 6 Points Camp

Location: Hybrid (In residence during summer camp season)

Organization: Union for Reform Judaism

Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible, Exempt, MNGT

Department: Camps & Immersives Leadership – 6 Points

Reporting to: Senior Camp Director

Start Date:

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 plus competitive benefits package

The Role

The Union for Reform Judaism's (URJ) 6 Points Sci-Tech & Creative Arts Academy seeks an Assistant Director to help create exceptional summer camp and year-round engagement experiences for campers, families, and staff. As a key member of the camp's professional leadership team, the Assistant Director partners with the Camp Director(s) to cultivate an inclusive community where every camper and staff member feels a deep sense of belonging and is empowered to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and form lasting connections to Jewish life through immersive STEAM experiences.

This role combines relationship-building, operational leadership, and community engagement to strengthen every stage of the camper and staff experience. The Assistant Director leads efforts to recruit and retain campers and seasonal staff, build strong partnerships with families and congregations, oversee key operational systems, and ensure the camp delivers a safe, welcoming, and high-quality experience from initial inquiry through the completion of each camp season.

What You Will Do

Provide Camp Leadership

• Partner with the Camp leadership team to advance the camp's mission, support strategic priorities, and strengthen organizational culture.

• Serve as a visible leader who models Jewish values, fosters belonging, and contributes to the continued growth and success of the camp and the broader URJ Camping System.

• Help lead day-to-day camp operations and assume leadership responsibilities as needed throughout the year and during the summer season.

• Collaborate across the URJ Camping System to share best practices, participate in professional learning, and strengthen system-wide initiatives.

Ensure Operational Excellence

• Oversee operational systems that camper and staff administration, travel logistics, parent communication, staff hiring paperwork, prospect management, and other core camp functions.

• Partner with the Business Manager and camp leadership to ensure efficient operations and seamless coordination across functional areas.

• Continuously improve operational processes and systems to enhance the experience of campers, families, and staff while supporting the camp's long-term success.

Strengthen Camper, Family & Staff Engagement

• Lead strategies that attract, engage, and retain campers, families, and seasonal staff while strengthening relationships with congregations and community partners.

• Oversee the camper and family experience, ensuring responsive communication, personalized support, and exceptional customer service.

• Support accommodations and individualized needs to ensure every camper has an inclusive and successful camp experience.

• Supervise designated staff and help deliver engaging summer and year-round programs that foster meaningful connections to camp and Jewish life.

Champion a Safe, Inclusive Community

• Foster a camp environment where every camper and staff member feels safe, supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.

• Promote a culture of belonging, well-being, accountability, and respect that reflects Jewish values and the URJ's commitment to inclusion.

• Champion inclusive practices that create equitable experiences for campers and staff from diverse backgrounds.

• Help ensure compliance with URJ policies, American Camp Association (ACA) standards, and applicable health, safety, security, and risk management requirements.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative leader who is passionate about creating meaningful experiences for young people and helping communities thrive. You enjoy building relationships, solving problems, and balancing big-picture thinking with day-to-day execution. You are energized by working in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same and are committed to fostering a camp community where every camper, family, and staff member feels welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Keys to Success (the must-haves)

• Relationship Building: You build authentic relationships that foster trust, belonging, and long-term engagement with campers, families, staff, and community partners.

• Leadership & Collaboration: You work collaboratively, build trust, and contribute positively to a supportive, high-performing team culture.

• Operational Excellence: You stay organized, manage competing priorities effectively, and consistently deliver high-quality work.

• Customer Focus: You provide responsive, thoughtful service that creates positive experiences for campers, families, and staff.

• Adaptability & Initiative: You embrace change, take initiative, and approach challenges with flexibility and a solutions-oriented mindset.

• Communication: You communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently with a wide range of audiences.

• Commitment to Belonging: You foster welcoming, inclusive environments where every individual feels respected, valued, and supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Experience in camping, youth development, education, nonprofit leadership, or a related field.

• Demonstrated success building relationships with youth, families, volunteers, and community partners.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and enrollment or CRM systems is preferred.

Application Process

Please apply online and include a resume and a one-page cover letter describing your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the qualifications listed. We look forward to hearing from you!

About the Union for Reform Judaism

Serving more than 800 congregations and reaching nearly 2 million people, the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) is the engine of Reform Judaism in North America, strengthening the communities, leaders, programs, and experiences that help people find meaning, belonging, joy, justice, and purpose through Reform Jewish values and teachings.

Through congregational partnerships, 14 overnight camps, youth and teen programs, Jewish learning opportunities, Israel engagement, leadership development, work to build communities of belonging, and the justice efforts of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, we help people and communities connect to Jewish life at every stage of their journey.

We believe Jewish life is strongest when it is rooted in tradition, responsive to the world around us, connected to Israel and the Jewish people, committed to justice, and expansive enough to welcome many voices, identities, and pathways into community and belonging.

Together with our congregations, camps, leaders, and partners, the URJ is building a more connected, resilient, and joyful Reform Movement, helping shape a Jewish future grounded in peace, justice, belonging, and joy.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The URJ strives to be a welcoming and inclusive environment that acknowledges diversity as a critical strength. We promote strenuous policies and practices of equal opportunity and diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals including those of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations. The URJ encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+, and other often underrepresented groups.