Youth & Camp Director

**Position: Youth & Camp Director**

**Hours**: 25 hours per week, with full-time hours during camp season

**Salary**:$23-25/hour and stipends for retreat weekends

**Organization Overview**: Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI) is an inclusive, welcoming Conservative synagogue renowned for its exemplary youth programs. Our vibrant USY chapter, recognized as a “Chapter of Excellence,” and Camp B’nai Ruach, a six-week summer day camp, are integral to our community.

**Youth Director Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate with the USY Teen Board to plan and execute a dynamic year-round calendar of youth events, including regular programs (monthly Shabbat Club, twice a month USY events & board meeting, monthly machar/kadima event), annual retreats and special events (regional, holiday, etc).
- Co-develop and manage the USY budget in coordination with professional and lay leaders.
- Maintain clear communication channels with parents and teens, sending weekly newsletters and reminder texts as needed as well as serving as a liaison to regional and national USY.
- Engage in recruitment and retention for CBI Youth Programs.
- Provide monthly board reports and attend board meetings as required.
- Participate in weekly synagogue staff meetings.

**Camp Director Responsibilities**
- Plan Camp B’nai Ruach -- CBI’s six week summer day camp -- including responsibility for budgeting, staff hiring, camper recruitment/registration, and setting protocols for camper safety.
- Direct camp during the summer, including supervising staff, supporting programming, and holding overall responsibility for ensuring smooth operations and participant well-being.
- PT hours will likely increase in the lead up to camp to account for planning time, and position will be FT during the actual time of camp.

**Role Model and Code of Conduct**:

- Serve as a passionate and authentic Jewish role model and uphold Conservative Judaism values and practices in all interactions with youth.
- Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all youth, maintaining appropriate boundaries and the highest degree of professionalism and integrity in all interactions with youth, parents, and the greater community.
- Undergo a comprehensive background check prior to hiring and periodically thereafter.

**Qualifications**:

- Previous leadership experience in Jewish youth/experiential programming (USY, camp, etc)
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain nurturing, warm presence with youth and parents while upholding professional boundaries.
- Strong project management, administrative, and budgeting skills.
- Collaborative mindset, empowering youth to “take the reigns” and work effectively with volunteers, staff, and clergy.
- Evening and weekend availability for programs and events.
- Proficiency in social media, database/CRM, Microsoft suite

Thank you for your interest in joining our team at CBI

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Work setting:

- In-person

Ability to Commute:

- Tustin, CA 92782 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Tustin, CA 92782: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person