POSITION: Day Camp Director, Ramah Day Camp Los Angeles
ORGANIZATION: Camp Ramah in California
EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, year-round
For the right leader/candidate, Ramah is open to a flexible model which adjusts the year-round expectations while maintaining the public profile of the role.
LOCATION:
September - May: Local candidates will work on a hybrid basis in our Los Angeles offices. Position is open to candidates outside of the Los Angeles area working remotely.
June - August: Candidate must be on-site in West Hills, California.
REPORTS TO: Camp Director & Chief Experience Officer, Camp Ramah in California
ABOUT RAMAH DAY CAMP LA
Ramah Day Camp LA, founded in 2024, offers a six-week, dynamic, and enriching Jewish summer experience for children entering kindergarten through 5th grade. Our program blends joyful Jewish living, creative exploration, and a deep sense of community. We are seeking a passionate, organized, and visionary Camp Director to guide our growing camp, shaping and implementing engaging programs that inspire campers, empower staff, and build lasting connections among families.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Ramah Day Camp LA Camp Director is directly responsible for strategic decisions, business development, marketing plans, safety and security, and hiring of senior day camp staff. Additionally, and in partnership with other Ramah Day Camp staff, the Director oversees program development, camper and staff recruitment, summer staff hiring, training, and supervision; and year-round camp communications. The Director works closely with the Camp Ramah in California year-round professional team to maintain a collaborative partnership in line with the organizational mission. We are looking for a leader who is innovative, deeply committed to Jewish education, and thrives in a high-energy, mission-driven environment.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be:
- Passionate about Jewish life and learning, with a deep love for building community and inspiring the next generation.
- An engaging and empathetic leader who connects easily with campers, parents, and staff.
- Experienced in camp, youth, or educational leadership, and ready to bring fresh ideas while honoring Ramah’s strong traditions.
- Organized and resourceful, capable of managing multiple moving parts with warmth and composure.
- A collaborative team player, eager to partner with colleagues at Ramah Day Camp and the wider Camp Ramah in California team.
- An excellent communicator, comfortable speaking with families, leading staff, and representing camp in the community.
- Creative and strategic, able to balance big-picture vision with hands-on day-to-day leadership.
- Committed to growth, for themselves, their staff, and the campers they serve — always looking for ways to make each summer even more meaningful.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership & Management
- Make strategic decisions to guide the overall direction and growth of the camp.
- Develop and implement long-term business strategies aligned with the camp’s mission.
- Collaborate with the Camp Ramah in California year-round professional team to ensure consistency and partnership across programs.
Business Development & Marketing
- Lead business development initiatives to expand participation and revenue.
- Design and execute marketing plans to promote the camp and its programs.
- Oversee community outreach and brand representation efforts.
- Fundraising efforts.
Staffing & Supervision
- Hire and manage senior day camp staff.
- Lead the recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of summer staff.
- Support professional growth and performance of staff members throughout the year and summer.
Program Development & Implementation
- Oversee program design to ensure innovative, engaging, and educational content.
- Partner with other staff to plan, evaluate, and enhance camp programming.
- Ensure alignment of all programs with Jewish educational values and the camp’s mission.
Camper & Community Engagement
- Direct camper recruitment and retention strategies.
- Foster strong relationships with campers, families, and the broader community.
- Manage year-round communication with camp families and social media platforms.
Collaboration & Mission Alignment
- Maintain an active partnership with the broader Ramah network and professional teams.
- Model and promote a culture rooted in Jewish values, community, and education.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum five years’ experience working with children full-time in a summer camp or elementary school setting.
- A master's degree in Education, Judaic Studies, Social Work, or other related field. (Bachelor’s degree required)
- Proven leadership, organizational, and supervisory skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially with young adults and children
- Passion for Jewish life and Jewish values,
- History of participation in the Ramah camping movement and Hebrew knowledge are a plus
- Must be present for the full summer season and have the ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, throughout the year.
CANDIDATES MUST
- Be fingerprinted and undergo a background check once hired
- Be certified (or willing to become certified) in CPR Pro and Advanced First Aid
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- $95,000-$115,000 commensurate with experience.
- Competitive and comprehensive compensation package, including: 403b, group health coverage, life and long term disability insurance, and sick and vacation time.
- Warm, mission-driven work environment
TO APPLY
Please fill out this form and upload your resume here.
Tell us why you’re interested in working with Ramah Day Camp LA, a little about yourself, and the skills you’ll bring to camp. (Video cover letters are also welcome, if that’s more your speed.) Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis; we anticipate a start date no later than December 1, 2025.
Ramah is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
Please note that being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
Camp Ramah is an American Camp Association-accredited, coeducational, residential summer camp affiliated with the Conservative Movement and National Ramah Commission and operates under the educational auspices of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at American Jewish University.