Program Associate
Overview of the Organization:
The National Ramah Commission (NRC) creates and sustains excellent summer camps and Israel programs that inspire commitment to Jewish life and help develop the next generation of Jewish leaders. We support our network of overnight and day camps by creating leadership development opportunities for summer staff, coordinating meaningful alumni events, distributing grant and scholarship funds, and providing professional development for year-round Ramah employees. We value kindness, leadership empowerment, friendship, the joy of Jewish living, playfulness, and a collaborative culture.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a full-time Program Associate who is enthusiastic about leadership development, community-building, and Jewish summer camping to work with teens, college-age, and young adult populations. Through the planning of impactful leadership training opportunities for teenage campers, camp counselors, and division heads, and oversight of vibrant lay-led alumni programs, the Program Associate plays an essential role in empowering the next generation of Jewish leaders. The Program Associate is supervised by NRC’s Director of Leadership.
Job Responsibilities/Tasks:
80% - Leadership Programs
Coordinate the logistics for our inaugural teen programming and 2-3 other in-person leadership development conferences, in partnership with the Director of Leadership and other NRC personnel
Assist in the development of educational themes and goals for the leadership development conferences.
Manage recruitment and registration for leadership development conferences and other teen programs.
15% - Ramah College Network
Supervise a team of ~35 college coordinators across North America to support the implementation meaningful Jewish campus programs
Manage the programmatic budget for the Ramah College Network
5% - Additional Tasks
Coordinate regular cohort meetings of different groups of Ramah professionals network wide
Write and select content for emails, social media posts, blogs, and articles about Ramah’s work
Attend and support occasional evening or weekend programs for Ramah alumni in NYC.
Requirements:
Ability to come in person to NYC-based office in Morningside Heights at least two days a week (hybrid position)
Willingness to work some nights and weekends
Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally (including to Israel) up to 5 times a year
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
At least 2 summers or 1 year working or volunteering at a summer camp, youth group, or other informal educational setting for youth and/ or young adults, ideally within the Ramah Camping Movement.
Familiarity with or willingness to learn how to use technology and social media platforms, including JotForm, Google Docs and Sheets, Constant Contact, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Alignment with the core values of the Ramah Camping Movement, including a commitment to developing the leadership of college students and young adults.
Key Competencies:
Excellent Communication Skills: Writes clearly and efficiently; works with colleagues and project partners to promote a collaborative and trustworthy culture.
Adaptability: Pivots quickly when there are changing circumstances.
Excellent Project Management Skills: Oversees goals, logistics, timelines, and interpersonal aspects of up to 10 simultaneous programs and initiatives.
Attention to Detail: Focuses on all aspects of tasks and projects to minimize errors.
Growth Mindset: Excited and willing to work toward areas of professional growth.
Creative Thinking: Develops unique ideas and solutions to problems.
Goal Oriented: Ensures all programs further the mission National Ramah.
Salary:
$45,000-$55,000 annually
Benefits:
Leave Early for Shabbat
Paid Vacation
Sick Days
Pre-tax Transit Benefits
Paid Holidays
Kosher Food Option Available
Parental Leave
Retirement Plan Contributions (after 2 years)
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@campramah.org with the subject line: Program Associate Application