Description Retreat Center Manager Location: Hybrid: Remote in Texas and URJ Greene Family Camp, Bruceville, Texas
Organization: Union for Reform Judaism
Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible, Exempt
Department: Camps & Immersives - Greene Family Camp
Reporting to: Camp Director
Start Date: August 1, 2025
Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 plus competitive benefits package
Level/Salary Grade: Subject Matter Expert (Intermediate) / B
The Role The Union for Reform Judaism's Greene Family Camp seeks an experienced, motivated, and business-savvy Retreat Center Manager to lead the growth and operations of our year-round retreat center. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about hospitality, energized by relationship-building and sales, and committed to creating a welcoming space for a diverse range of guests, including People of Color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and other underrepresented communities.
What You Will Do Reporting to the Camp Director, the Retreat Center Manager will:
Business management & Sales
- Partner with camp leadership to set targets and track progress for growing the year-round rental and retreat business.
- Proactively identify, cultivate, and close new client opportunities through outreach to potential clients and mission-aligned organizations.
- Develop compelling proposals, lead site visits, conduct facility tours, and respond promptly to inquiries.
- Represent the retreat center at community events and industry forums to increase visibility and interest.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and repeat clients.
- Develop, manage, and report on the retreat center's budget, ensuring financial stewardship.
- Track expenses, control costs, and optimize resources to meet financial goals.
- Ensure compliance with URJ policies, risk management standards, and best practices.
Event Planning & Execution
- Plan, coordinate, and manage retreat logistics from initial consultation to event execution.
- Tailor event offerings to meet client needs and ensure an exceptional guest experience.
- Collaborate with the Food Service Manager and Operations Team to deliver seamless service.
- Hire, train, and supervise part-time event staff, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
- Act as the onsite point of contact during retreats, addressing issues proactively and professionally.
Who You Are You are a results-driven professional who excels at growing business, building strong client relationships, and delivering exceptional events. You manage budgets wisely, foster inclusive, welcoming spaces, and balance independent work with strong collaboration. If you're passionate about connecting people and driving impact, this role is a great fit for you.
Keys to Success (the must-haves)
- Sales & Business Development: Ability to proactively identify, cultivate, and close new client opportunities to grow the retreat center's rental business.
- Event & Operations Management: Strong skills in planning, coordinating, and executing retreats and special events with attention to detail and client customization.
- Relationship Building & Client Engagement: Expertise in building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, and the community to drive loyalty and repeat business.
- Financial & Budget Management: Competency in managing budgets, controlling costs, and making business decisions that align with revenue goals.
- Inclusive Leadership and Hospitality: Commitment to creating a welcoming, accessible, and supportive environment for a diverse range of guests and staff.
- Collaborative Teamwork: Ability to work closely with a mission-driven team, balancing independence with strong collaboration skills across teams.
- Self-Management & Accountability: Strong project management skills, with excellent organizational abilities, clear communication, and a proactive approach to meeting goals and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications - 2-4 years of experience in sales, business development, or hospitality roles.
- Proven track record of growing revenue and closing sales in a hospitality, event, or retreat setting.
- Experience leading and supervising part-time or seasonal staff teams preferred.
- Familiarity with CRM systems, event management platforms, or hospitality industry tools is a plus.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - Flexibility to work weekends and evenings during retreats; onsite housing is provided during these periods.
- Able to lift 20 lbs. and maintain a demanding schedule, including after-hours response to guest needs.
- Residence at camp during the summer camp season.
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.