Rosh Edah (Unit Leader)

Rosh Edah (Unit Leader)

WHO WE ARE:

Camp Ramah in the Berkshires (www.ramahberkshires.org) is a vibrant summer camp community, where Campers grow in a beautiful and safe setting, surrounded by life-long friends and are nurtured by spirited role models. Ramah is a transformative Jewish experience for its campers, staff, families and the communities of the New York metropolitan area. 

Ramah Berkshires Values:

• Ruach (Fun & Joy) – We celebrate every day as we immerse in exceptional and joyful Jewish experiences. 
• Achrayut (Responsibility & Respect) – With a focus on kindness and caring, we are inclusive and show mutual respect. 
• Malchut (Wonder) – We ask questions, we explore, we try new things, we find our voices.
• Ahavat Israel (Love) – We have a deep and abiding love of Israel and for the Jewish community. 
• ?averut (Community & Friendship) – We build lifelong relationships in our home away from home.

In all that we do, Ramah Berkshires is committed to ensuring enjoyable, meaningful, and safe experiences for our campers and staff.

Ramah Berkshires is seeking a responsible, dynamic, experienced, organized, energetic, and camp-loving person for a Rosh Edah (Unit Leader) Position. A Rosh Edah oversees the day-to-day camp experience for an Edah (Grade) of up to 70 Campers. Through organization, staff supervision & management, a Rosh Edah crafts the summer experience for Campers.

2025 Dates:

Senior Staff Training:  June 12-15

General Staff Training: June 16-24

Camp Season: June 25 – August 16

Salary: $3200-$5500, depending on experience.  Additional compensation available for pre-summer work. Room & Board provided while in residence at Camp.

Responsibilities:

 Staff

•       Directly supervise and support 12 – 15 counselors
•       Manage staff performance and well-being
•       Perform ongoing staff training in collaboration with Camper Care Team

Campers

•       Support the well-being and quality of experience of all campers
•       Play a core role in planning & facilitating summer programming
•       Know each bunk’s daily schedule and coordinate staff support and coverage
•       Address camper behavioral and social/emotional issues with counselors
•       Report directly to Directors regarding camper behavioral and social/emotional issues

 Camp Leadership

•       Serve as part of the Camp Leadership Team and act as a camp-wide role model and leader

Requirements:

•       Minimum 3 years experience working with children ages 8-15
•       Supervisory experiencepreferred
•       Experience attending or working at a summer camp
•       Comfort in a Conservative and Egalitarian Jewish environment

Ready to learn more? Contact us at [email protected].