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About Pinemere Camp:
Pinemere Camp is a residential Jewish summer camp in the Pocono Mountains. Our dynamic Jewish community is made up of campers, families, staff, and alumni from around the world. We serve approximately 450 campers (275 per session) every summer and employ approximately 150 seasonal staff. We set ourselves apart with our intimate camp size, rustic setting, breathtaking landscape, innovative programs, and inclusive Jewish programming. Our camp season runs from June – August and during the off-season, our facility is used for retreats, private events, and camp reunions.
About the position:
As a member of a small year-round staff, the Assistant Director will report to the Executive Director and will be a thoughtful and creative leader in a position to shape and impact our camp community. Candidates should have a willingness to take on all levels of tasks and responsibilities, be willing to work long summer hours, and work while having fun.
Off Season Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Retention:
• Represent Pinemere Camp at Camp Fairs, Open Houses, Parlor Meetings and other recruiting events.
• Assist with Pinemere Camp's family referral program
• Assist with off-season camper reunions.
• Assist with scheduling and leading tours and managing follow up process
Staff Hiring:
• Assist in all aspects of the staff hiring process including, conducting interviews, traveling to hiring fairs, and on boarding paperwork
• Assist in building summer season staffing matrix
• Oversee onboarding paperwork for all staff and staffing agencies
• Travel internationally to recruit staff
Admin
• Data entry and database management including, campminder, bloomerang, mailchimp, and google suites
• Website management and social media support
• Photo library management
Program
• Assist in building summer program calendar, booking trips, transportation and outside vendors
• Oversee program development and updated curriculum for summer programs.
• Review and develop high-level programming for upcoming summer.
Rentals & Retreats
• Supervise and manage aspects of Pinemere's Rentals and Retreats program, including:
• Pre-event planning and coordination
• On-site supervision of rental groups
• Post-event follow-up and facility turnover
• Serve as the primary on-site liaison for rental groups when assigned
• Coordinate staffing, facilities usage, and logistics for rentals
Summer Season Responsibilities:
Non-Programmatic
• Manage aspects of pre-camp staffing and facility preparations including; setting up camp office, staff housing, bunk set-up, lake set-up, and equipment inventory
• Manage IT for camp office and camp programs including; Internet and phone setup, audio setup and equipment, projectors and screening equipment, and assist in looking for new ways for camp to use technology to be more efficient
• Manage camp transportation and supervise Transportation Coordinator
• Manage post-camp facility closure including; managing supply and equipment storage, kitchen closure, and office closure
• Provide on-call leadership support for camp operations and emergencies
Programmatic
• Supervise Program Areas during the camp season.
• Direct supervision of seasonal staff including Program Area Leaders, and Program Manager.
• Oversee "All Camp Programs" including logistics for; out of camp trips, camp wide evening programs, overnights & cookouts
• Assist with planning and running staff training
• Oversee and support Staff programs, including planning, execution, and supervision
Other Responsibilities:
• Attend conferences and meetings as a representative of Pinemere Camp
• Support the other members of our full-time team
• Serve as a leader and role model for all campers and staff
• Other duties as assigned
What are we looking for:
• Highly organized and efficient
• Creative problem solver
• Excellent computer skills including website management
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift 25lbs
• Experience in a residential camp setting
Important Details
• Bachelor's degree required
• Ability to travel regularly
• Available to spend approximately three months on site at camp every summer (June, July, August) as well as additional weekends throughout the course of the off-season
• Candidate must reside within a reasonable driving distance to camp (ideally no more than 3 hours driving). While we work remotely during the off season, our full time team does meet monthly in person, and all staff are expected to be able to get to, and work from, camp in Stroudsburg, PA as needed.
• S alary $55K-60K
• To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Aaron Singer, Executive Director, at [email protected]