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Senior Assistant Director, Camper Care & Enrollment, URJ OSRUI Camp
- Job Title
- Senior Assistant Director, Camper Care & Enrollment, URJ OSRUI Camp
- Work Hybrid
- Yes
- Description
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Senior Assistant director, Camper Care & Enrollment - OSRUI
Location: Hybrid (Virtual and onsite at OSRUI in Oconomowoc, WI)
Organization: Union for Reform Judaism
Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible, Exempt, MNGT
Department: Camps & Immersives
Reporting to: Camp Director
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 plus competitive benefits package
Level/Salary Grade: Subject Matter Expert (Intermediate) / B
The Role
The Union for Reform Judaism’s (URJ) Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) seeks a dynamic, compassionate, and strategic Senior Assistant Director of Camper Care & Enrollment to help create a vibrant and transformative summer camp, as well as impactful year-round youth and family engagement experiences. This role is central to ensuring a safe, supportive, and inclusive camp environment where campers and staff thrive. The Senior Assistant Director leads OSRUI’s camper care and enrollment strategy, oversees mental health and wellness initiatives, and builds meaningful relationships with families to support recruitment, retention, and community connection. In partnership with the Camp Director and leadership team, this role advances the URJ’s mission to foster inclusive communities of belonging, where young people from diverse backgrounds — including Campers of Color, LGBTQ+ campers, campers with disabilities, and others from underrepresented communities — are empowered as leaders to build a better world and engage in Jewish life throughout their lives.
What You Will Do
Camper Care & Well-being
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Champion camper and staff well-being by fostering an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued.
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Oversee camper registration, data collection, and management of camper information.
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Lead OSRUI’s mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health (MESSH) initiatives, ensuring strong support systems for campers and staff.
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Develop and implement strategies to promote emotional well-being, resilience, and inclusion throughout the camp community.
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Provide training and resources for staff and families to support camper readiness and wellness before, during, and after camp.
ENGAGEMENT, RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
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Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for camper enrollment, retention, and data management.
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Lead camper registration, intake, and bunking processes, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
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Serve as the “front line” for families, managing communications, customer service, general calls, and camp email inquiries.
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Produce accurate reports on enrollment, retention, and key program metrics to inform decision-making.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with families, providing excellent customer service and ensuring positive engagement with OSRUI and other URJ programs.
Leadership & Training
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Assist with the design and marketing of staff positions, participate in recruitment and hiring, and support onboarding processes.
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Provide oversight and direct facilitation of staff training related to camper care, wellness, and MESSH priorities.
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Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement engaging, mission-aligned summer and year-round programming.
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Engage with the URJ Camping System’s national cohort, contributing to regional and national projects and professional development opportunities.
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Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, ensuring OSRUI reflects and lives out Jewish values and commitments to racial equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Who You Are
You are a compassionate and detail-oriented leader who excels at supporting camper and staff well-being while managing complex enrollment systems with care and precision. You thrive on building trusting relationships with families and staff, and you bring the expertise, empathy, and organizational skills needed to ensure every camper feels safe, included, and ready to grow at OSRUI.
Keys to Success (the must-haves)
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Passion for Youth & Camp Programs: You have a deep passion for youth development and education, and you are genuinely excited about camp life. You understand the importance of the camp experience and align with the mission and goals of the camp.
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Camper Care & Wellness Expertise: You bring deep knowledge of child/adolescent development, mental health, and camper care, and you know how to create systems that support the emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of campers and staff.
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Enrollment & Data Management: You are detail-oriented and organized, with experience managing enrollment systems, camper data, and processes that ensure accuracy, efficiency, and a smooth experience for families.
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Relationship Building & Customer Service: You excel at building trusting relationships with campers, families, and staff, and you provide warm, responsive, and professional customer service in all communications.
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Leadership & Staff Training: You are a strong mentor and trainer who can prepare staff to support campers, facilitate impactful training sessions, and model inclusive, mission-driven leadership.
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Self-Management & Accountability: You are highly organized and able to manage complex logistics, including hiring, onboarding, compliance, and programs like the Cornerstone Fellowship. You ensure your work aligns with the camp’s and URJ’s broader goals.
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Collaborative Teamwork: You enjoy working as part of a team and recognize the value of collaboration. You approach conflict with a calm and respectful mindset, always seeking professional, positive resolutions that strengthen team dynamics.
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Commitment to Communities of Belonging: You are dedicated to fostering an environment that is equitable, diverse, and inclusive, ensuring every participant feels a true sense of belonging. You actively seek out and value diverse perspectives, incorporating them into decision-making, camp planning, and operations. You focus on creating spaces where everyone feels welcome and supported, regardless of their background, identity, or experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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Ability to work on-site in Oconomowoc, WI for extended periods during the summer and at other peak times, with flexibility to work virtually at other times of year.
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Willingness to travel as needed for recruitment, URJ gatherings, and professional development.
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Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and extended hours during the summer camp season.
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Clinical or counseling background, licensure, or training in child/adolescent development, mental health, or wellness strongly preferred.
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4+ years of experience in youth development, camping, education, or related fields.
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required; advanced degree in education, Jewish studies, nonprofit management, or related field preferred.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort learning new platforms (e.g., CampMinder, Salesforce, Zoom, Teams).
About Us
Every team member at the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) plays an essential role in our mission to create a whole, just, and compassionate world. Our team is creative, thoughtful, and innovative. Each member of the team is empowered to make meaningful contributions to achieving our shared goals. Our diverse team is made up of individuals with different skills and backgrounds and every team member is willing to take risks as well as take action to develop and create big ideas for the future of the Reform Movement. While this position focuses on a particular area of work, every team member is a vital part of our overall success.
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) provides vision and voice to build strong communities that, together, transform the way people connect to Judaism and change the world. We acknowledge that due to racism, ableism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression, that our communities are not whole until everyone experiences a sense of belonging within the Jewish community. As the largest Jewish movement in North America, we stand for a Judaism that is inclusive and reflective of a wide range of identities and accept the responsibility of dismantling oppression both inside and outside of our communities. Through camping, youth experiences, programs, information sharing, and networking opportunities, our over 850 congregations and 14 residential camps create opportunities for our communities to enhance their capacity to build and expand community, engage in meaningful and authentic Jewish life, deepen Jewish learning, energize worship, pursue social justice and develop inspired leadership. Together, our employees and stakeholders, are creating Reform Judaism of today.
Application Process
Apply online and include a one-page cover letter along with your resume, outlining your skills and experience and how you meet the essential functions and qualifications of the position. We look forward to hearing from you!
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.
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