Executive Director, Jewish Environmental Campus & Community

Jewish Camp; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearlstone Executive Director leads a 100-person team across hospitality, programming, retreat operations, and facilities to deliver Jewish environmental education and community programming on a 180-acre campus near Baltimore. The role reports to Adamah CEO and oversees budget, fundraising, partnerships, and master-plan execution.

The ED programs align with Adamah's mission, drive revenue, stewardship of campus facilities, and partnerships with The Associated and local Jewish communities.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in senior leadership, including 5+ years managing department heads and multi-million dollar budgets
• Demonstrated ability to build organizational culture and staff accountability
• Experience working with boards, donors, funders, and institutional partners

Responsibilities

• Recruit, retain, & develop strong talent for the Pearlstone team, and provide clear goals, planning, & communication
• Build a culture of professionalism, warmth, and shared purpose and accountability across diverse staff teams
• Ensure Pearlstone's financial sustainability through hospitality business development and increased philanthropy
• Closely manage KPIs and operational reporting to guide decisions and course corrections
• Own crisis management and emergency response planning— including safety, legal, HR, and communications
• Serve as lead staff to the Pearlstone Board, working closely with the chair and engaging all members
• Build and strengthen Pearlstone's relationship with The Associated and the broader Baltimore Jewish community
• Serve as Pearlstone's ambassador with Jewish organizations, schools, camps, and funders
• Lead Pearlstone fundraising efforts, including solicitation, campaign support, and donor storytelling
• Personally cultivate and steward major donor relationships alongside the Pearlstone board and Adamah CEO
• Provide outstanding strategic supervision of Sales, Guest Services, Food Service, and Facilities
• Ensure strong systems for guest communication, staffing, scheduling, and post-event follow-up
• Drive continuous improvement based on guest feedback and satisfaction data
• Lead integration of the new amphitheater into operations, revenue strategy, and community engagement
• Build and manage Pearlstone's annual operating and capital budget across hospitality and programming areas
• Drive growth in retreat, rental, program, camp, and other revenue. Prioritize marketing, pricing, occupancy, & staffing
• Lead new business development, sparking organizational partnerships and new revenue streams
• Cultivate mission-money synergy, reinforcing impact, guest experience, earned revenue, and philanthropy
• Ensure facilities support guest experience, safety, accessibility, and sustainability—through outstanding maintenance systems, risk management, and planning in partnership with The Associated
• Lead the execution of the Pearlstone Campus Master Plan by maximizing the launch and impact of recently opened facilities, and driving forward the planning, construction, and integration of the next round of fully funded projects
• Collaborate with Adamah leadership, the Pearlstone board, and the Associated to look ahead towards additional master plan priorities and fundraising opportunities on the horizon
• Maximize nature connection, Jewish education, and farm & land stewardship as essential Pearlstone experience
• Ensure outstanding Pearlstone programming — retreats, camps, farm-based and wilderness education, and holiday programs —in full alignment with Adamah's mission and values
• Cultivate synergy and cross promotion with the Adamah network for follow-up and ongoing engagement and impact

Job description

Pearlstone Executive Director leads a 100-person team across hospitality, programming, retreat operations, and facilities to deliver Jewish environmental education and community programming on a 180-acre campus near Baltimore. The role reports to Adamah CEO and oversees budget, fundraising, partnerships, and master-plan execution.

The ED programs align with Adamah's mission, drive revenue, stewardship of campus facilities, and partnerships with The Associated and local Jewish communities.