Assistant Director
Position: Assistant Director
Organization: Camp Ramah in Canada
Location: Toronto and Utterson, Ontario
Camp Ramah in Canada is hiring an Assistant Director. In this role, you will lead camper recruitment and enrollment, help hire and prepare our summer staff, and oversee the planning and delivery of our summer program. You’ll report to the Co-Directors and work closely with both the Co-Directors and our summer leadership team to set priorities and put them into practice.
This is a full-time, year-round role with some travel and evening and weekend commitments. During the summer, you’ll live on site at camp in Utterson, Ontario.
What you’ll do
Help new families find Ramah and returning families come back
Lead our camper recruitment and enrolment efforts across Ontario, Montreal, Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Rochester, and Israel.
Plan and run information sessions, camp fairs, and year-round community programs like Saturday Night Live.
Get to know prospective families, answer their questions, and help them find the right Ramah program for their child. Stay connected with current families as they make plans for the following summer.
Work with our Director of Marketing & Communications to develop the materials families need as they get to know camp.
Build and support our summer staff team
Recruit and interview summer staff, oversee the hiring process, and help shape the staff experience from hiring through the end of camp.
Plan and lead Staff Week and pre-summer training with the summer leadership team.
Support staff throughout the summer through ongoing training and staff programming.
Bring the summer program to life
Build the summer luach (calendar), daily schedules, and special-day plans. Work with program staff, vendors, and guests to make sure they have what they need before camp begins.
Oversee day-to-day program logistics, launch new initiatives, and supervise assigned program areas, which may include sports, chugim (activities), Israel engagement, tripping, the agam (waterfront), and Rishonim (our staff children).
Coordinate Visitors Day, book camper and staff trips and summer guests, and manage program supplies.
Keep the Ramah community connected beyond the summer
Coordinate Family Camp, Alumni Weekend, and rental groups before and after the camp season.
Work with our development team to support alumni engagement.
What you’ll bring
Experience leading programs or teams in camping, youth programming, education, or a related setting.
A warm, clear communication style and the ability to build relationships with families, staff, and community partners.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to keep track of details, make decisions, and adapt when plans change.
Experience hiring, training, or supervising staff, with an interest in helping young adults grow as leaders.
Enthusiasm for creating a joyful Jewish camp experience and weaving Hebrew, Shabbat, and a connection to Israel into everyday camp life.
Compensation will be based on experience.
To apply, please send your resume to info@campramah.com.