Director of Programming

Jewish Camp; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Complimentary childcare/camp tuition

Collaborative and fun work environment

Job summary

Herzl Camp in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Director of Programming to lead design, development, and delivery of programming across specialty areas. This year-round role blends creativity with hands-on execution, from envisioning camp-wide events to detailed execution.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, planning off-season programming and budgeting, and building strong relationships with campers, parents, and staff. Extensive leadership in residential camp settings is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in residential camping or related youth work.
• Experience designing and running group programming for children and teens.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging, high-quality summer programs reflecting camper interests and mission.
• Create standards of excellence and curriculum for each specialty area.

Skills

Leadership

Program design

Staff supervision

Organization

Jewish camp values

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Director of Programming

Year-Round, Full-Time Position | Herzl Professional Staff Team

Position Summary

The Director of Programming leads the design, development, and delivery of Herzl Camp's programming. As a member of the year-round professional team, this role is the creative and operational force behind specialty areas, activities, and programs that define a summer at Herzl. This role blends big-picture creativity with hands-on execution: it requires someone who can dream up a camp-wide special event, then communicate that vision clearly and execute it effectively from start to finish.

Major Responsibilities

Off-Season

• Design engaging, high-quality summer programs and activities that reflect camper interests, teach new skills, and align with Herzl's mission, while strengthening existing offerings and building new options that keep the program fresh and distinctive.
• Create standards of excellence and a working "curriculum" for each specialty area, along with methods to evaluate whether each area is meeting those standards.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing and hiring summer staff, including international staff.
• Recruit and manage relationships with outside consultants and vendors who bring specialized expertise to program areas.
• Actively participate in year-round planning, including off-season program design, budgeting for program areas, and preparation for staff and camper arrival.
• Build strong relationships with campers, parents, and staff, and represent camp professionally at recruitment events, staff trainings and community gatherings.

Camp Season

• Provide hands-on supervision, coaching, and ongoing evaluation of specialty-area staff throughout the summer, including regular check-ins and real-time feedback. Verify and maintain required certifications (e.g., aquatics, ropes course).
• Execute special-event days and camp-wide experiences, and oversee out-of-camp trips, including logistics, transportation, staffing, risk management, and communication with staff.
• Manage the process for assigning campers to activities and schedule cabin specialty programming, driving strong utilization and participation across specialty areas.
• Serve as a visible, engaged member of the camp leadership team. Partner with the Director of Camp & Culture and fellow senior staff on daily operational decisions. Contribute to summer staff training and team culture building alongside the rest of the leadership team.

Position Specifics

• Full-time, year-round position based in Minneapolis, MN, with required residence at camp in Webster, WI for the summer season.
• Some evening, weekend, and travel commitments during the off-season for recruitment, training, and planning.
• Work extended and irregular hours during the camp season, including evenings and weekends, consistent with the standard responsibilities of residential camp leadership.
• Generous, flexible PTO
• Health Insurance Coverage (medical/dental)
• Retirement plan with employer match upon eligibility
• Complimentary childcare/camp tuition during the camp season
• A collaborative and fun work environment

Compensation

$80,000-90,000

Requirements

5+ years of relevant leadership experience in residential camping field or related youth work.Bachelor's degree preferred.Demonstrated experience designing and running group programming for children and teens.Prior experience supervising and evaluating staff, including in specialized or credentialed program areas.Strong organizational skills – equally comfortable dreaming up a big event and executing it exceptionally.Passion for Jewish camping and connection to Jewish values and Zionism.