Assistant Director of Community Engagement

Assistant Director of Community Engagement
Camp Young Judaea Texas

Camp Young Judaea Texas is looking for a person who is passionate about building meaningful relationships, creating a vibrant Jewish community, and believes in the power of overnight Jewish summer camp. Camp Young Judaea Texas is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Assistant Director of Community Engagement to join our team.

About Camp Young Judaea Texas

For over 70 years, Camp Young Judaea Texas has been creating transformative Jewish experiences for children from grades 2 through 10. Located in the heart of Texas, our camp fosters lifelong friendships, Jewish identity, and a love of Israel through fun, immersive programming.

Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Community Engagement will serve as the primary connector between Camp Young Judaea Texas and our camper family community. This individual will play a pivotal role in strengthening relationships, increasing engagement, and ensuring Camp’s mission resonates year-round. 

This is a year-round, full-time position based in Houston, Texas with summers spent at camp in Wimberley, Texas. This position reports directly to the Camp Director. Remote work from January 2025 - May 2025 can be discussed with the expectation to relocate to Houston after Summer 2025. 

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement & Relationship Building

• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with camper families
• Plan and execute community events in Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio 
• Create opportunities for alumni and families to stay connected with camp through events, reunions, and digital engagement
• Serve as a primary point of contact for families addressing inquiries and offering support
• Manage camper recruitment efforts, helping to ensure high retention rates and high new camper rates
• Represent Camp Young Judaea Texas at community events, synagogues, and schools to build awareness and deepen connections
• Collaborate with local and regional Jewish organizations to create partnerships and joint programming

Communications & Storytelling

• Design and deliver camp’s community updates, newsletters, and recruitment emails 
• Manage the overall communications calendar ensuring that all emails are written, reviewed, and sent on time

Summer Camp

• Serve on the highest level of leadership in a supervisory capacity
• Work with the full-time team to develop Staff Orientation and Head Staff Week
• Work with the leadership team to ensure a positive and enriching summer experience for campers and staff.
• Manage evaluation tools for staff, campers, and families throughout the summer

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as Jewish Studies, education, communications, or a related area
• Experience working in a summer camp setting, with a strong understanding of camp culture and programming
• Involvement in Jewish youth programming, with experience planning or leading Jewish community programs or events
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for building relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Familiarity with Jewish traditions, values, and culture, with a love for Jewish summer camp
• Availability to live on-site during the summer and flexibility to travel for community events as needed
• Experience with Google Suite and mass-email platforms such as Mail Chimp, Constant Contact, etc. is a plus 

Compensation and Benefits

• $45,000 - $55,000 Annual
• Medical Insurance
• PTO
• On-site accommodations during the summer
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to be part of a vibrant and mission-driven community

How to Apply

Please send your resume to Mac Lindner, Camp Director at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.