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Assistant Director, Greene Family Camp 

Location:  Hybrid (In residence during summer camp season, Texas residency encouraged) 

Organization: Union for Reform Judaism 

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

Department: Camps & Immersives Leadership – Greene Family Camp  

Reporting to: Associate Camp Director  

Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 plus competitive benefits package 

The Role 

The Union for Reform Judaism's (URJ) Greene Family Camp 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 helps cultivate an inclusive community where every camper and staff member feels a deep sense of belonging, develops confidence and leadership skills, and builds lasting connections to Jewish life. This role leads the camp's year-round marketing, communications, and community engagement efforts while supporting camper and staff recruitment, family engagement, and seasonal programming. Through compelling storytelling, relationship-building, and exceptional service, the Assistant Director helps strengthen awareness of Greene Family Camp, deepen connections with families and congregations, and support enrollment, retention, and community engagement.  

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. 

Marketing & Communication  

• Create engaging content for social media, email, websites, blogs, photography, and other communications that celebrate camp life and strengthen community engagement. 

• Support pre-camp and year-round communications that keep campers, families, staff, and participants informed and connected. 

• Coordinate communication lists and maintain accurate participant data using CampMinder, Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, and other systems. 

• Ensure communications align with URJ branding, messaging, accessibility, and communications standards. 

• During the summer season, serve as Summer Communications Manager by coordinating family communications, supervising seasonal communications staff, and ensuring timely, engaging updates for camp stakeholders. 

Strengthen Camper, Family & Staff Engagement 

• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and retaining participants, campers, and staff for summer and academic year programs. Provide tours of the camp during the summer and academic year. 

• Assist with coordinating and facilitating congregational visits and home visits/parlor meetings.  

• Support the creation and implementation of summer and year-round programs and retreats.  

• Effectively and efficiently respond to and support campers, families, and various program participants prioritizing program satisfaction and retention.  As needed, support individual families with special circumstances and accommodations.    

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 creative communicator and relationship builder who is passionate about creating meaningful Jewish experiences and building vibrant communities. You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you can tell compelling stories, connect with families and community partners, manage multiple priorities, and contribute as a visible leader. Whether you're creating engaging content, welcoming prospective campers, supporting families, or leading communications during the summer, you bring warmth, initiative, creativity, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional camp experience. 

Keys to Success (the must-haves) 

• Relationship Building: You develop authentic, trusting relationships with campers, families, congregations, staff, and community partners that strengthen engagement and foster lasting connections.  

• Communication: You create clear, compelling communications and tailor your message to connect with a variety of audiences across digital, print, and in-person channels.  

• Story Telling: You capture and share the camp experience in ways that inspire participation, celebrate community, and reflect the camp's mission and values.  

• Customer Focus: You respond to campers, families, and participants with warmth, professionalism, and care, creating positive experiences that encourage engagement and retention.  

• Organization: You manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines with strong attention to detail while maintaining a high standard of quality.  

• Collaboration: You work effectively with colleagues, seasonal staff, and partners across Greene Family Camp and the broader URJ Camping System to achieve shared goals.  

• Adaptability & Problem-Solving: You remain flexible, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, adjusting quickly as priorities evolve throughout the year and during the camp season.  

• Commitment to Belonging: You create welcoming, inclusive experiences where every camper, staff member, family, and community member feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 

Qualifications 

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. 

• Experience in marketing, communications, community engagement, youth development, camping, education, nonprofit organizations, or a related field. 

• Experience creating content and managing communications across digital platforms, including social media, email, and websites. 

• Experience using CRM and communications platforms such as CampMinder, Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, or similar systems. 

• A commitment to creating welcoming, inclusive environments where people of diverse backgrounds and identities feel they belong. 

• The ability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours as needed, including residing on-site during the summer camp season. 

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.