Assistant Director, Bay Area Programs & Partnerships

Tawonga's mission is to provide educational and recreational programs for children, adults, and families that foster self-esteem, lifelong friendships, connections with nature, and positive Jewish identity and spirituality. We run programs at our residential campsite next to Yosemite National Park and in the Bay Area, serving 5,000 people a year.About Camp Tawonga's CultureAt Camp Tawonga, we are a caring, collaborative, joyous group of professionals who take great pride in fulfilling our mission and having fun while doing it. We have deep respect for our community, the children and the families who participate in our programs; for nature and the physical world; and for the Jewish value of "tikkun olam" - repairing the world. Our team has taken many different paths to arrive at Tawonga, from growing up as campers at Camp to being brand new to working at a summer camp or even a nonprofit. We are a Jewish organization, and we welcome and are inclusive of all staff and community members, Jewish and non-Jewish alike. We are committed to JEDI (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) and the ongoing reflection, learning and action required to be aligned with these values and create and sustain a race equity culture.Equal Opportunity EmployerCamp Tawonga is an Equal Opportunity Employer, values diversity and is committed to being an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, and to hiring people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals and women. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and organizational need.Job Purpose and DescriptionThe Assistant Director, Bay Area Programs contributes to the mission of Tawonga by overseeing the planning and implementation of our Bay Area programs. This position will supervise the Jewish Education + Bay Area Programs Manager and the Bay Area Programs Coordinator, and oversee the continued successes of existing Bay Area Programs including Tawonga's B'nai Mitzvah Program, Tawonga Family School, Hebrew classes, Tot Shabbats, holiday program partnerships and high holidays programs. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Programs and Innovation.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervise the Jewish Education + Bay Area Programs ManagerSupervise Bay Area Programs CoordinatorFacilitate regular Bay Area programs team meetings and create a culture of collaboration, teamwork and supportSupervise Shabbaton, Ruach Ride (bus program to and from Camp Tawonga in the summer), and Bay Area programs event staffProvide coaching and professional development to educators in the Bay Area Programs as neededDown the Mountain (Bay Area Programs)Create slate of offerings, ensuring programs are high-quality and include program evaluation and continuous improvement, including ensuring implementation of all Bay Area programs including Tawonga B'nai Mitzvah program, Tawonga Family School, Hebrew classes, holiday programs (co-sponsored by partner organizations), high holiday services, tot shabbats, family volunteer days, young alumni programming, Passover Seders and other local eventsCollaborate on and map out a data and research driven-plan for innovation and cohesion of existing programs and oversee possible growth of Bay Area programsPeriodically engage our community through focus groups, surveys, or other mechanisms to determine if there are additional Bay Area programs or partnerships that we should consider adding to meet our community's needsCreate and execute a cohesive staffing strategy that takes all programmatic needs into accountHire and train lead educators and teaching assistants, collaborating with Jewish Education + Bay Area Programs ManagerCollaborate with Marketing and Communications team to develop and implement marketing and recruitment plans for Bay Area programsWith a lens of equity and inclusion, ensure overall program quality and implementation including curriculum, instruction, materials, family communication, managing student behavior, program evaluation and continuous improvementOversee staff recruitment and training, including mentoring, motivating, and supporting Jewish Educator team to create a collaborative group culture focused on providing quality educational experiencesCreate program cohorts, taking into account family requests and needs; collaborate with program manager to ensure educational needs of students are metCraft large-scale program communications; edit and support program manager in sending class reminder and follow-up communications; follow up with families as neededIn partnership with the Jewish Education + Bay Area Programs Manager, observe classes and other program gatherings, providing recommendations and actionable feedback to enhance program qualityIn partnership with Jewish Education + Bay Area Programs Manager, direct the B'nai Mitzvah Retreats (2 per year), including communications, scheduling and materials preparation, transportation planning, staff hiring and training, and on-site leadershipAct as Incident Commander at B'nai Mitzvah Shabbatons (2x annually); supervise on-site Shabbaton staff and manage student behavior, and difficult situations as they ariseBuild and steward relationships with families (including multiracial, interfaith, LGBTQ+, single parent families etc.), manage challenging student situations, support families and provide customer service as neededSupport program-based marketing, retention and recruitment efforts, including evaluating and expanding programs, achieving registration benchmarks and forecasting, and leading info sessions and other recruitment effortsOversee program budgets, approve program hiring, rentals and program spendingAct as a substitute teacher in classes if neededAs needed, provide regular updates to Development team to communicate with our funders and continue to seek funding for additional growthYear Round Programs, Jewish Holidays, and Partnership OpportunitiesOversee vision and content of Jewish holiday programs; provide leadership in program vision, implementation, evaluation, and growthOversee event pre-program planning and marketing, and direct High Holiday programming on-siteBuild relationships and partner with established program partners and clergy to maintain program excellence and partnership opportunitiesDevelop and implement Bay Area based Jewish experiential learning opportunities, partnering with other organizations when appropriate, such as volunteer days, Jewish heritage nights, and Tot ShabbatsProvide direction to Bay Area Programs Coordinator to ensure all details and logistical needs are metSummer CampOversee and update Ruach Ride (bus transportation) communications, bus information packet, driving directions, airport, and other Ruach Ride related documents as neededOversee and direct Bay Area based summer Ruach Ride bus departures and returns, including all preparations and day of oversight and leadershipAct as primary point person for Ruach Ride related parent questionsPrepare camper transportation documents for departures and arrivals, including airport logistics, and provide leadership and support in parking lot, and designate airport delegates as neededOversee Ruach Ride Bay Area based staff assignments, communication,and hiring as neededSupport San Francisco office team with parent calls, communications, alert lists and other needs; be on call as needed for some evening and weekend coverage (a shared role with the SF team)Support Incident Command functions as assignedProfessional DevelopmentResearch and participate in relevant, ongoing, continuous professional development as it pertains to the role and/or business needs (e.g., training materials, coursework, webinars, etc.)Training, Experience, Skills, and QualitiesRequiredMinimum 3 years of relevant experienceMinimum 2 years of experience with program managementMinimum 2 years of experience managing and supervising staffProven ability to work with youth and communicate with parentsCommitment to supporting Tawonga's efforts to promote justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in all programsExcellent and demonstrable interpersonal and customer service skillsProficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.)PreferredExcellent supervision/managerial skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills in EnglishExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsExcellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesExcellent educator (who could substitute teach in our classes and provide feedback to our educators); experience as a Jewish educator is a plus!Ability to take and implement feedbackStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently and make appropriate decisions in routine and emergency situationsExperience with program development and innovationSupervisionThis position reports to the Sr. Director of Programs and InnovationSoftwareThis position will use the following software frequently:Microsoft Office/Google SuiteGmail and Google CalendarCampMinder (camper/family database)Physical DemandsThe physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made that enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions:Typing, writing, reading, hearing, and speakingUse of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, especially a computerStanding, walking (sometimes on uneven terrain), kneeling, and frequent sitting with some lifting up to 30 poundsThis role is primarily based in the Bay Area.Camp Tawonga will provide a company laptop, mouse, keyboard, and reasonable accommodations as needed to ensure the employee can work from homeTawonga's year round team currently works mostly remotely with a few days in the SF office per month and some trips to our Groveland siteNoise level is moderate if working at camp property in Groveland, CASpecial RequirementsMay be asked to work at Groveland site for weekend program(s) as neededWillingness to work on evenings, weekends and holidays as neededNormal Working HoursDuring the off-season, hours are flexible while completing tasks associated with job description, and while meeting deadlines; normal office hours are 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.; semi-regular monthly weekend and evenings required to observe and support programs and classesDuring the summer, the Ruach Ride bus departures occur on Sunday mornings (~5/summer) and Friday afternoons (~6/summer) in the East BayOther DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on the needs of Camp Tawonga.Compensation and BenefitsThis is afull-time, exempt, year-round, and benefitedposition. The salary range for this position is $78,640 - $89,569. Camp Tawonga offers a competitive compensation package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, retirement with company match and contribution, and paid sick and vacation leave.To ApplyTo ensure consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume explaining your qualifications for and interest in the position by March 3, 2025. Send applications to with Assistant Director, Bay Area Programs & Partnerships in the subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and Tawonga is seeking to hire for this position as soon as possible.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-22