Assistant Director, OSRUI

Location: Hybrid (Virtual and onsite at OSRUI in Oconomowoc, WI)

Organization: Union for Reform Judaism (URJ)

Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible, Exempt, MNGT

Department: Camps & Immersives - OSRUI

Reporting to: Senior Assistant Director

Start Date: ASAP

Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 plus competitive benefits package

The Role

Spend your year helping build something meaningful and your summer living it. The Union for Reform Judaism’s Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) is looking for an Assistant Director to grow our camp community through creative storytelling, strong relationships, and engaging programs, both during the summer and throughout the year. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who loves camp, enjoys working with teens and families, and wants to build skills in marketing, engagement, and leadership.

What You Will Do

Marketing & Communications

• Create and manage content across social media, email, and websites

• Help run marketing campaigns that engage campers, families, and the broader community

• Tell OSRUI and NFTY’s story in fun, authentic ways

• Coordinate with vendors and support branded materials and merchandise

• Help manage systems like Salesforce and Marketing Cloud to keep data accurate and outreach effective

• Track engagement and help improve communication strategies

COMMUNITY engagement

• Support camper and staff recruitment, enrollment, and retention

• Build relationships with families, alumni, and partner organizations

• Assist with outreach to congregations and youth networks

Camp Life

• Help plan and run summer programs

• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and fun camp environment

• Support staff onboarding, training, and supervise seasonal team members

Teen Engagement

• Plan and run youth programming including NFTY regional and national events throughout the year

• Mentor teen leaders and support program logistics

• Strengthen connections with congregations, youth professionals, and partner organizations

Who You Are

You are creative, relationship-driven professional, and deeply in the power of camp and youth experiences to shape identity, community, and belonging. You enjoy connecting with people, telling meaningful stories, and contributing to experiences that are joyful, inclusive, and impactful. You bring energy, flexibility, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed, especially in a dynamic, seasonal environment.

Keys to Success (the must-haves)

• Marketing & Storytelling: You create engaging content and communicate effectively across platforms

• Digital Fluency: You are comfortable using social media, email tools, and content management systems

• Relationship Building: You connect easily with families, teens, and partners and build trust over time

• Collaboration: You work well across teams and contribute positively to group goals

• Creativity: You bring fresh ideas to enhance engagement and improve experiences

• Adaptability: You manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

• Mission Alignment: You are inspired by URJ’s commitment to Jewish life, belonging, and inclusion

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, youth engagement, camp, or a related field

• Familiarity with marketing and communications tools (e.g., Canva, WordPress, email platforms)

• Experience in a camp, youth, or immersive community setting strongly preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel occasionally for recruitment, events, and staff gatherings

• Participation in local, regional, and national NFTY and teen events

• Live onsite at OSRUI during the summer season

• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation

About Us

​​Every team member at the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) plays an essential role in our mission to create a whole, just, and compassionate world. Our team is creative, thoughtful, and innovative. Each member of the team is empowered to make meaningful contributions to achieving our shared goals. Our diverse team is made up of individuals with different skills and backgrounds and every team member is willing to take risks as well as take action to develop and create big ideas for the future of the Reform Movement. While this position focuses on a particular area of work, every team member is a vital part of our overall success.

​The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) provides vision and voice to build strong communities that, together, transform the way people connect to Judaism and change the world. We acknowledge that due to racism, ableism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression, that our communities are not whole until everyone experiences a sense of belonging within the Jewish community. As the largest Jewish movement in North America, we stand for a Judaism that is inclusive and reflective of a wide range of identities and accept the responsibility of dismantling oppression both inside and outside of our communities. Through camping, youth experiences, programs, information sharing, and networking opportunities, our over 850 congregations and 14 residential camps create opportunities for our communities to enhance their capacity to build and expand community, engage in meaningful and authentic Jewish life, deepen Jewish learning, energize worship, pursue social justice and develop inspired leadership. Together, our employees and stakeholders, are creating Reform Judaism of today.​

Application Process

Apply online and include a one-page cover letter along with your resume, outlining your skills and experience and how you meet the essential functions and qualifications of the position. We look forward to hearing from you!

The URJ strives to be a welcoming and inclusive environment that acknowledges diversity as a critical strength. We promote strenuous policies and practices of equal opportunity and diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals including those of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations. The URJ encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+, and other often underrepresented groups.