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Current Openings:

Anchor 1

Assistant Director, Outreach & Recruitment

Location: Big Bear/Remote/LA

Reports to: Executive Director

Organization Website: https://www.campgilboa.org/

Who We Are

Camp Gilboa is more than a summer camp. As part of an international youth movement, we are raising the next generation of progressive Jewish leaders dedicated to the principles of collective responsibility, social justice, equality, peace, and coexistence in North America and Israel/Palestine. Our summer camp and year-round programs seek to spark a passion for social justice, develop critical thinking, and encourage youth to see themselves as creators and active participants in their communities.

Our people are idealists, dreamers, and activists. Campers and staff show up to each activity ready to build something new and explore what it means to live according to our values. To us, living Jewishly means building an inclusive and creative community — with opportunities for identity exploration and deep questioning — and always striving to close the gap between the world as it is and the world as it should be.

Youth empowerment and leadership development is an inherent part of our mission. Our teen campers and young adult counselors take on major responsibilities — programmatic, ideological, and directorial — and our year-round staff mentor and support these young leaders to ensure safe, meaningful, and successful programs.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director (AD), Outreach & Recruitment is a key position on the year-round director team. This role holds core responsibilities in camper recruitment and retention, as well as marketing and communications. As part of this effort, the AD coordinates Gilboa's community-facing programs — such as Educational Outreach and Family Camps — manages our Parent Ambassador Program, and cultivates partnerships with organizations across our communities, all in coordination with the Executive Director.

As a member of the year-round leadership team, the AD provides leadership and support in administration and oversight of summer camp preparations, organizational operations, and program evaluation, and is part of the core summer camp leadership team that ensures safe and successful experiences for campers and their families.

Responsibilities

Camper Recruitment & Retention

• Oversee all aspects of camper recruitment programs:

◦ Develop new opportunities to involve additional stakeholders in recruitment efforts

◦ Build new community partnerships to increase presence and camper pipelines

• Organize, staff, write program materials for, and attend recruitment events — including open houses and other community events

• Coordinate the Educational Outreach program, with overall responsibility for ensuring successful
programs that result in positive community partnerships, leadership development for counselors,
and prospective camper pipelines:
◦ Work with the ED to develop specific outreach programs and strategies for each partner
community
• Coordinate the Parent Ambassador Program
• Respond to parent inquiries, questions, and concerns, and support families through to camp
registration
• Collaborate with the AD of Programs & Operations to plan off-season social activism community-
building activities, including Tzedek and Kenim programming

Marketing & Communications

• Oversee production of all camp promotional materials and marketing, including newsletters,
brochures, and social media
• Coordinate all general summer communications, including the blog, newsletter, and related
channels
• In coordination with the ED, respond to individual parent inquiries that come through social media
or as a response to mass communications

Family Camps & Day Camps

• Coordinate planning and execution and assume overall responsibility for the successful
administration of Family Camp and Day Camp programs
• Work with youth leadership in developing the program, schedule, and counselors' training

Summer Camp Planning & Administration

• Mentor senior youth leadership in planning for camp and support youth leadership in
administrative and managerial functions
• Provide support on logistics and administration as assigned
• In conjunction with the ED, administer and ensure adherence to ACA (American Camp
Association) standards and other safety and operations best practices
• Work as part of the Camper Wellbeing Team to support counselors with addressing group
dynamics, behavior issues, and other social/emotional needs

Desired Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Qualities

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience with youth programs and/or camps in a day or overnight
setting, ideally with experience supervising youth staff (high school & college age)
• Experience in outreach, recruitment, marketing, or community partnerships — ideally in a camp,
youth organization, or Jewish communal setting
• Experience in recruitment and project management, with an understanding of camp programming
and family engagement strategies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience with social media,
newsletters, or other digital communications
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously; able to take initiative and
work with minimal supervision on time-sensitive projects
• Strong customer service orientation; able to maintain warm, responsive communication with camp
families
• Committed to youth leadership and mentorship; patience to lead meaningful leadership
development processes

• Display a safety-oriented mindset and knowledge of best practices in the camping field
• Personal connection, experience, and knowledge of — or willingness to learn about —
progressive Jewish communities and social justice work in the US and Israel/Palestine
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in a relevant field preferred
• Driver's license required; owning a car strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Google Drive, Microsoft Excel, and Word; familiarity with databases, camp
registration systems, donor management systems, or Quickbooks is a plus

Research suggests that women and structurally marginalized and/or underrepresented groups of people believe
they need to meet 100% of the requirements in job postings to even apply. Camp Gilboa encourages anyone who
believes they have the skills and motivation necessary to succeed here to apply for this role, even if you don't
meet 100% of the qualifications, as no one applicant ever does. We care most about having the right people on
our team and approach staff roles with flexibility and a desire to support staff development and growth. Tell us in
your cover letter what passions and interests you'd bring to the role!

Work Conditions

• During the school year, this position is hybrid (remote/in-person) in Los Angeles, with some travel
to cities around California for events. Residents of the Bay Area or a Southern California location
other than LA may be considered.
• During the summer, must be willing to live at camp (in Big Bear) in a high-altitude, physically
demanding outdoor environment.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including frequent weekend hours.
• Physical ability and emotional wisdom to act swiftly and appropriately in a crisis or emergency.

Compensation & Benefits

• $71,000–$75,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience
• Full-time, exempt position
• Major Jewish holidays & all federal holidays off, plus three weeks paid time off; the office is also
closed for two weeks at the end of summer session
• Health insurance, including dental and vision coverage
• Eligibility to enroll in a 401(k) retirement plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

We deeply value the diversity of insight, perspective, and experience brought by people from
backgrounds typically underrepresented in Jewish institutions. The organization provides equal
employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or
carrier status, national origin, disability condition, marital status, status as a disabled or Vietnam era
veteran, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. In addition, the organization
affirmatively seeks to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity as they apply to all
policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all
other terms and conditions of employment.

How to Apply

• Submit a resume and cover letter to info@campgilboa.org with the subject line: Assistant Director,
Outreach & Recruitment
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; interviews for relevant candidates will be
scheduled promptly
• We thank you in advance for the effort in crafting your application. Please note that responses will
only be sent to candidates advancing to the initial interview stage.

Anchor 1

Anchor 2

Camp Nurse

Location: Big Bear

Reports to: Assistant Director

Organization Website: https://www.campgilboa.org/

Who We Are:

Camp Gilboa is a progressive summer camp and year-round community creating vibrant Jewish life for children ages 7-18. Our programs ignite passion for justice, foster critical thinking, and empower youth to be active in their communities. Our youth-led model mirrors the kibbutz environment, where both campers and counselors take ownership of camp activities and nurture an inclusive, social-justice-oriented community. We support this unique model through creative programs, thoughtful mentorship, and the trust and support of alumni, parents, and the greater community.

Our camp is located in Big Bear Lake, CA, and our year-round community is active in Los Angeles, San Diego, and the Bay Area. Gilboa is one of six summer camps in the U.S. and Canada that are part of Habonim Dror North America, a youth movement with a legacy in the progressive labor Zionist community.

Primary Responsibilities

Check-in of all campers and staff at the beginning of each session to determine correct storage of medications and verification of food/activity restrictions with parents and camp staff.
Maintain records of all health related visits to the health center.
Review all medications that will be taken by campers and administer and document medications.
Provide first aid, and other health treatment as needed to campers and staff.
Organize camper health information and emergency forms to be used when providing direct care, or when campers leave campgrounds and stock and maintain first aid supplies for: day trip packs, overnight packs and first aid boxes throughout camp.
Partner with Executive Director, Camper Care Coordinator and Summer Program Director through Camper Care team regarding health and safety of campers and staff.
Lead “triage” efforts to determine whether sick/injured campers require further evaluation/treatment at the Emergency Department.
Communicate directly with parents regarding health issues of campers, including informing parents of camper illness/injury.
Communicate with additional or outside healthcare providers for ongoing or complex camper medical questions.
Maintain health clinic to meet the needs of “in-patients” (direct care-giving, laundry, general cleaning), and in compliance with the American Camp Association standards and state/county regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Job Functions

Licensed nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician with active and unrestricted California license
Current and valid driver’s license.
Active BLS certification or board certification equivalent.
Candidates must complete required Federal and State background checks.
Preferred: experience working in Urgent Care or Emergency Department, and/or in camp or school setting.
Strong relationship building skills, flexibility and patience, ability to thrive in both collaborative and independent work environments.
Experience and clinical skills for working independently with pediatric patients.
Confidence in delivering routine and emergency care in a camp setting.
Excellent documentation and communication skills for communication.
Basic computer skills.
Physical ability to lift/assist campers and staff for treatment.
Able to maintain friendly, approachable, and enthusiastic presence to all campers, staff, and camper families.

Salary: $300/day.

Additional Benefits: Room and Board (private room with shared bath), 75% Camp Tuition Credit for each week of work at Gilboa for eligible campers enrolled in Camp Gilboa programs.

Camp Gilboa does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Anchor 3

Mental Health Professional

Location: Big Bear

Reports to: Assistant Director

Organization Website: https://www.campgilboa.org/

Who We Are:

Primary Responsibilities

Provide ongoing mentorship, training and support to counselors, head counselors, and youth-led Camper Care Coordinators as they implement interventions and program modifications.
Work with campers and staff to proactively incorporate skills and strategies to alleviate anxiety and contribute to a positive camp environment.
Provide emotional support and guidance to individual campers with active mental health concerns. Please note that this is NOT therapy but rather therapeutic support and/or guidance including providing psychoeducation, self-regulatory tools and triaging level of care needed
Provide assessment and direct intervention in cases of mental health and/or behavioral crises in collaboration with camper care team, camp director and Executive Director
Partner with the youth camper care director to manage the Camper Care team
Work with the ED to bring in outside consultation from the mental health committee as needed
Work with the camper care team to design modifications to programs and activities to be inclusive of all campers, including those with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Executive Functioning challenges, and more.
Maintain required documentation for camper meetings, team meetings and parent calls.
Communicate with parents regarding campers with mental health and/or behavioral issues.
Be “on call” for any behavioral, social or mental health crises that arise with campers or staff during the summer. An “on call” schedule will be established and agreed upon prior to the start of the summer.
Attend pre-camp training on camp policies, including child abuse and neglect and emergency procedures.
Provide staff training prior to opening day and during summer on behavior management, eating disorder awareness, child development, and childhood mental health disorders.
Provide support to staff as needed, and support senior staff in finding solutions to mental health challenges counselors are facing
Participate in daily meetings with camp leadership to ensure that camper and staff well being are centralized in camp operations.
Provide guidance on supporting staff and camper with regards to restorative justice practices and how to implement them in appropriate ways
Provide support for counselors to care for their personal mental health and emotional wellbeing

Qualifications & Job Functions

Holds a graduate level or higher degree in a mental health field
Hiring is dependent on passing Federal and State Background Checks.
A strong commitment to youth empowerment, inclusion and social justice.
Camp experience – either personal or professional – preferred.
Excellent crisis management skills
Drivers license strongly preferred
Supervisory skills
Someone who is an excellent and compassionate communicator
Someone who is able to bring their own cell phone and laptop devices to camp – we cannot provide them for you, but we do have reliable wifi

Job Commitment

- Spring 2026: May - June 2026, 4-6 hours/week spent conducting intakes with campers and families, creating care plans for the summer, and working with senior youth leadership to design training sessions for staff week. $30-35/hour.

- Summer 2026: Full time, residential on-site from June 22nd-August 7th. $1100-1200 weekly, depending on experience

Additional Benefits: Room and Board (private room with shared bath), 75% Camp Tuition Credit for each week of work at Gilboa for eligible campers enrolled in Camp Gilboa programs.

- It is possible for someone who takes clients over Zoom to continue to do so while at camp on their own personal device.