ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR
Location: Temple Rodef Shalom
Reports to: Camp Director
Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 10 hours per week, mid-August to mid-May; full-time, mid-May to mid-August.
Salary and Benefits: $25-28 per hour, staff discounts on camp and other Temple programs
About Us: Temple Rodef Shalom is a Reform Jewish congregation located in the Northern Virginia suburbs just outside Washington, DC. Since our founding in 1962, we have grown into the largest Jewish congregation in Virginia, serving over 1,750 households. We serve 200 families in our Early Childhood Center, nearly 800 students in our Religious School, over 300 campers (ages 4-13), and nearly 150 staff each summer, and hundreds of people each week who walk through our doors to pray, sing, learn, connect, and mark life cycle moments.
Camp Rodef Shalom is embarking on its 50th year, and we look forward to welcoming a new Assistant Camp Director to our year-round team.
About You: You’re energized by Jewish joy, camping, and the opportunity to work on a team that advances a mission you believe in. You bring to this role:
- Passion for Camp: You believe in the power of Jewish camp to transform lives and build community.
- Relationship Building: You have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy engaging with children, teens, parents, colleagues, clergy, and community stakeholders in a warm, authentic, and professional way.
- Strong Communication: You’re a clear, compelling communicator who can craft emails and have conversations that help people feel informed, empowered, and excited about what we do.
- Self-Management & Accountability: You take initiative, follow through on commitments, and hold yourself to high standards of integrity and professionalism. You’re highly organized, able to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You are sensitive to holding confidential information and able to exercise discretion
- Technology & Analytical Thinking: You’re comfortable using a range of tools (Microsoft, Google, Zoom, social media) and systems (such as ShulCloud and CampMinder), and you approach data with curiosity and precision.
- Collaborative Teamwork: You thrive in a team setting and bring a cooperative mindset to achieve shared goals.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: You are dedicated to creating a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
- Jewish Knowledge: You have at least a basic understanding of Jewish holidays and customs.
- Flexibility: You can work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Essential Responsibilities:
Camp Season (May-August)
- Oversee daily operations: confirm room setups, ordering of camp supplies and food (snacks, staff lunch), and track expenses
- Use daily attendance records to manage payroll
- Coordinate weekly emails to parents and staff, and conduct phone outreach as needed
- Manage the Camp Office in partnership with the Office Manager
- Serve as a member of the leadership team and a thought partner to the Camp Director, including helping to plan and implement staff orientation and safety and security trainings
- Manage daily schedule, making adjustments as needed throughout the summer
- Manage HR paperwork and forms for camp staff
- Manage camper paperwork, including health forms, emergency contact information, etc.
- Primary camp leader when the Camp Director is offsite
Planning Season (September-April)
- Assist Camp Director in program planning: book trips, identify new opportunities to explore
Additional Responsibilities
- Represent camp at professional conferences (ACA, Foundation for Jewish Camping)
- Serve as part of the TRS Youth Engagement Team, attending congregational or youth programs as needed to build relationships with counselors, campers, and families
- Oversee all media content, including the camp website, social media, and print/email materials
Other related duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Camp Director
Education and Experience:
- An associate's degree is required; a four-year college degree is preferred
- Experience working with children is required, ideally in a camp or informal setting
- Experience in a customer service-related role is required
- Training in business and financial management is a plus
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to move throughout the temple grounds for long periods of time
- Ability to sit at a desk doing computer work for 2-3 hours at a time
Temple Rodef Shalom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment. The Temple does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.