Business Manager, URJ Eisner Camp

BUSINESS MANAGER, URJ EISNER CAMP

Location : Hybrid (Remote from September to May; in-person at URJ Eisner Camp from June to August)

Organization : Union for Reform Judaism

Employment Type : Full Time, Benefits Eligible

Department: Camps & Immersives – Eisner Camp

Reporting to : Camp Director

Start Date: ASAP

Salary Range : 73,000-78,000 plus competitive benefits package

Level/Salary Grade : Subject Matter Expert (Intermediate)/C

THE ROLE

The Union for Reform Judaism’s (URJ) Eisner Camp seeks a skilled Business Manager to help run a smart business for sustained growth and deepening of program impact. The Business Manager has two key elements to their portfolio: (1) business operations and budget strategy for Eisner Camp in Massachusetts and (2) supporting the business operations for additional URJ Camps and helping to improve and integrate business practices for the overall camping and immersives system. This is an operational role with a focus on strategic integration. The Business Manager will maintain successful daily business practices and usher in a new era of growth and integration for Eisner Camp.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Business Manager reports to the Camp Director and is responsible for the following:

EISNER CAMP: BUSINESS OPERATIONS

• Responsible for financial management and business operations for Eisner Camp, including but not limited to oversight of

• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Budget Tracking

• Supervision of Retreat Center Coordination & Registrar

• Support of year-round retreats and summer operations.

• Manage staff’s time and attendance requirements according to URJ payroll policies. Generate new employee and status-change paperwork and track employee, department, budget codes, and pay rates.

• Oversee and execute insurance-related processes such as workers comp, camper insurance, vehicle, and general insurance needs, etc.

• Directly manage the expense reimbursement process for year-round employees.

EISNER CAMP: BUSINESS STRATEGY

• Oversee and improve business practices, operations, and impact at Eisner Camp. Ensure alignment with URJ financial policies and practices.

• Work with Camp Director in implementing short- and long-term business plans.

• Partner with camp director to create and manage the annual budgeting review process, quarterly projections, and year-round tracking of revenues against expenditures. Track in Adaptive (budgeting software), measure against big picture, flag threats and opportunities.

• Produce accurate and timely weekly and monthly financial reports. Reports may include but are not limited to budget projections, development and grants, financial insights required by URJ central finance department and more.

• Continuously evaluate and assess vendor relationships and ensure camp is getting best possible pricing (in partnership with Director and other Professional Staff, as needed and appropriate).

• Manage a team and create a culture of accountability and shared sense of responsibility around employee engagement.

• Oversee financial processes related to camp and youth program enrollment including but not limited to deposits, payments, refunds, special payment plans, grants, and scholarships, as well as credit card transactions in accordance with CampMinder and URJ systems.

CAMP & IMMERSIVES: BUSINESS STRATEGY

• Help to streamline and improve business practices, operations, and impact in the URJ Camping & Immersives system. Collaborate with key stakeholders in the camping and business management teams to support this effort.

• In time, support, manage, or oversee the business operations for additional URJ Camps.

• Support URJ org-wide priorities.

WHO YOU ARE & KEYS TO SUCCESS (THE MUST-HAVES):

To be successful in this job, you excel in the following areas:

• Business Acumen. Experience in developing business strategy. Track record of outstanding management of day-to-day operations, including production, human resources, and accounting processes. Experience in data analysis, databases, and information systems software. Proficiency in financial management software, budgeting, and payroll systems. Able to make sense of complex processes and make financial decisions to support priorities. Up-to-date knowledge of relevant industry trends.

• Collaboration & Connection . Motivated leader who thrives on creating and sustaining a climate of inclusion, trust, and productivity. Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. Team player focused on effectively and efficiently responding to the needs of colleagues and end-users. Hold yourself and others accountable for delivering on commitments on time and within budget. Initiate respectful, open dialogue to resolve issues when expectations are not met. Willing to seek out and listen actively to the ideas of others from diverse backgrounds to agree on solutions that are best for the URJ. Educate yourself on the work of the URJ outside of your area. Consider how your work can align with and strengthen others. Connect people and ideas prioritizing opportunities for continuous improvement within and across teams.

• Self-Management. Detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a busy environment. Able to scope a project before starting to identify purpose, outcomes, roles, and processes in relation to shared outcomes. Follow through with tasks on the agreed timeline. Proactively communicate if you are going to miss a deadline. Identify tools and processes that will increase and support accountability. Utilize effective time management tools to help with setting and meeting deadlines. Ask for help and support as needed. Maintain regular, open, honest, and respectful communication.

• REDI Experience (Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion). Demonstrated experience prioritizing and executing Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (i.e., ableism, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, antiracism, etc.) priorities. Willingness to seek out voices from diverse backgrounds to build ideas and make decisions. Prioritize outreach to multi-racial, marginalized communities. Plan and budget through a REDI lens using URJ resources.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred

• 5-7 years of managerial or administrative experience preferred.

• Ability to work in person at URJ Eisner Camp in Great Barrington, MA from June to August.

• Occasional in-person meetings, as needed

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 15 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.

​URJ Eisner Camp is rooted in a long history and rich traditions of excellence. For over 65 years, Eisner has been a second home to thousands of campers and staff each summer, where they come together to experience the fun and magic of Jewish camping from across the Northeast. In addition to the summer camp program, Eisner offers a year-round retreat center where groups from schools, synagogues, youth movements and more come to connect to our community. ​

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 is committed to creating a diverse environment. 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 and individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+.