Habonim Dror Camp Gilboa · 3 weeks ago
Executive Director, Camp Gilboa
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expHabonim Dror Camp Gilboa is a progressive Jewish overnight summer camp and year-round community based in California. The Executive Director serves as the strategic and community leader, overseeing all operational functions, fundraising, and community engagement to ensure the camp's sustainability and growth.
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Responsibilities
Partner with youth leaders to co-create programs, manage camp operations, and create experiences that infuse joy, community, and justice into the camp and year-round life
Mentor staff and campers through reflection and meaningful connection. Coach youth leadership by setting expectations, providing feedback, and supporting their decision-making and leadership development
Build a culture of accountability that is firm yet kind, balancing structure with the freedom youth people need to lead, learn, and grow
Hold space for dialogue and lean into difficult conversations, using challenges as opportunities to learn and strengthen community
Be a storyteller by connecting the community to Gilboa’s history, purpose, and direction in ways that inspire action and belonging
Design and execute annual fundraising goal of $200k and oversee raising $1.6M of the current $3.8M capital campaign, which is Phase 1 of a multi-phase Master Plan
Expand Gilboa’s donor base to new mission-aligned donors and build a consistent donor engagement strategy that includes regular updates, inclusive touchpoints, and routine communication
Be a storyteller to inspire a culture of giving, helping the community see themselves as investors in Gilboa’s future
Oversee grants, and initiate new partnerships, programs, and other opportunities in Jewish and social justice-oriented communities in California to support Gilboa’s growth and impact
Oversee year-round operations, including HR, payroll, vendors, contracts, taxes, and compliance
Lead annual planning and budgeting in partnership with the bookkeeper, Finance Committee, and Board
Hire, train, supervise, and retain year-round and summer staff; mentor Assistant Directors and youth leaders in their areas of responsibility
Manage facilities, logistics, and day-to-day operations across the Big Bear camp and year-round program sites
Support strategic planning, Board governance, and long-term organizational growth
Balance accountability and autonomy. Set clear expectations around operational needs, then empower young staff to take ownership and learn by doing
Set clear expectations for camper and staff safety before the season begins, and reinforce them through staff training and daily supervision
Create structures that empower staff to make thoughtful choices while maintaining a culture of safety, care, and trust
Oversee health, medical, and emergency response systems for a remote mountain environment
Train staff on supervision, boundaries, and crisis response; provide real-time coaching throughout the summer
Model calm, sound judgment, and accountability during unexpected or high-pressure moments
Partner with assistant directors and youth leaders to ensure safety protocols are practiced and understood
Qualification
Required
Ability to live on-site at camp in Big Bear, CA, during the summer months in a high-altitude, physically demanding outdoor environment
5-7+ years in camp, nonprofit, or educational leadership with staff supervision (adults+youth), Board/volunteer coordination, budgeting, and fundraising
Knowledge, or willingness to learn about progressive Jewish communities in the US and Israel/Palestine; commitment to youth leadership and social justice
Experience working with children and teens, preferably in a summer camp setting
Able to act decisively in emergencies
Ability to travel periodically throughout California for community events as well as travel out of state to attend 3 camp conferences annually
Flexibility to work irregular hours, including frequent weekend hours
Preferred
Exposure to donor management systems, registration platforms, Google Workspace, and QuickBooks preferred
A relevant master's degree is preferred
Benefits
Healthcare (dental and vision)
Paid time off
Flexible off-season hours
401(k) retirement plan
Free camp tuition for eligible-age children
Company
Habonim Dror Camp Gilboa
Habonim Dror Camp Gilboa is a nonprofit organization management company.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase