Assistant Director of Programming, Retreats and Rentals

Jewish Camp; Missouri; On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Camp Sabra in Missouri seeks an Assistant Director of Programming, Retreats and Rentals to lead exceptional camp programming and year‑round events. You will supervise Judaic staff and the foodservice component, and support enrollment and outreach efforts with travel as needed.

The role requires a BA/BS, 3–5 years camping experience, CPR/First Aid, and the ability to live at camp during the summer. Strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related field is required.
• 3–5 years working in camping preferred.
• Must be able to travel and reside at camp during summer.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required; background check.
• Experience interviewing, hiring and supervising staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Salesforce and CampMinder familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, lead, and execute outstanding camp programming.
• Oversee year-round programming and events on camp property.
• Oversee Judaic staff and the foodservice component.
• Support camper enrollment and recruitment efforts.
• Travel periodically for recruitment and outreach.
• Recruit and retain staff; manage priorities and emergencies.

Skills

Staff supervision

Public speaking

Recruitment planning

Emergency handling

Education

BA/BS in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

CampMinder

Job description

Assistant Director of Programming, Retreats and Rentals

Camp Sabra

Description

The Assistant Camp Director – Programming, Retreats, and Rentals (PRR) is a key member of the camp leadership team responsible for creating an exceptional, distinctive, and memorable experience for campers and guests. The primary responsibility of this position is to develop, plan, lead, and execute outstanding camp programming, making programming one of the camp's key differentiators from other overnight camps. The position also oversees year-round programming on the camp property, including programs operated by the camp and programming for outside organizations utilizing the property. The Asst. Dir. PRR will also oversee the staff in charge of Judaic along with overseeing the foodservice component of camp.

In addition, the Assistant Director PRR supports camper enrollment and recruitment efforts and will travel periodically for recruitment and outreach. This position also supports staff recruitment and retention efforts under the direction of the Asst Dir Staffing. The successful candidate will combine creativity, Jewish values, operational excellence, strong organization, and exceptional execution to turn innovative ideas into high-quality experiences.

Compensation

$55,000

Requirements

BA/BS in a related field is required.A minimum of 3-5 years working in the camping industry is preferred.Residing in St. Louis, Kansas City, Dallas, or Houston is preferred.Ability to be solution oriented and forward-thinking.Ability to complete multiple tasks and high volume of work on deadline.Must be able to travel throughout the year and reside at camp during the summer season.Ability to follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision.Ability to work with all levels of an organization, with ability to meet potential campers and their families and make presentations to them.Demonstrated ability to interview, hire and supervise staff, manage priorities, effectively deal with emergencies, and communicate via written and verbal methods.Must have demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).Must have a demonstrated ability to learn new software programs, as industry specific programs are utilized in this position (i.e., Salesforce, CampMinder).Take initiative, strong organizational skills and detail oriented.Independently apply and carry out policies and procedures within assigned area of responsibility.First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required. Training is provided.Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check according to Camp Sabra policies.Preferred Experience: Previous experience in overnight camp, youth programming, recreation, and education.