Trybal Gatherings - Program Director

Position

Trybal Gatherings seeks an engaging, charismatic, and creative program leader to design and execute meaningful and engaging gatherings that spark excitement and connection amongst the young people who attend. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the senior leadership team of one of the most buzzworthy entrepreneurial ventures in Jewish engagement. 

The ideal candidate is an outside the box thinker who loves staying on top of trends, is passionate about cultivating culture and innovation, and pushes the limits of creative engagement. Both strategic and inventive, the Director will design inspiring and transformative experiences that surprise and delight, guaranteeing attendees discover connection and meaning where they least expect it.

The Program Director will report to and work in close collaboration with the CEO.

Role Overview

Program Strategy and Leadership

●    Lead the organization in cultivating innovation and experimentation in program design and implementation.

●    Research and bring bold ideas (and people) to Trybal’s events, resulting in strong emotional connections between participants and Trybal.

●    Cultivate strong relationships with staff and participants alike, acting as an accessible role model for both.

●    Partner with the CEO and senior staff to identify and implement a strategy to scale Trybal’s programs while maintaining quality.

Program Design

●    Lead program planning, management, and production phases of all programs and events.

●    Oversee the design and execution of vanguard experiences, including 10-12 camps and 20+ in-person events nationally year-round

●    Leverage millennial and gen-z trends to create buzzworthy and meaningful Jewish experiences.

●    Create seamless events rooted in a strong programmatic arc, using intentional touchpoints for an unparalleled participant experience, engagement, and retention.

●    Lead the end-to-end design of diverse and cutting-edge programs, customizing them to geographic region and audience.

●    Identify opportunities to weave informal Jewish education and Israel engagement into secular experiences in a way that is unique and surprising.

Program Management and Participant Experience

●    Manage Trybal’s program calendar, coordinate with Trybal teams and external partners.

●    Develop and foster relationships with high-impact partners identifying opportunities for collaboration and engagement.

●    Serve in the pivotal role of “camp director” on-site at camps and emcee several events around the country year-round.

●    Ensure best in class programming; analyze and leverage data to refine, enhance, and elevate experiences ensure Trybal’s programs are in line with the organization's mission and strategy.

●    Oversee and lead pre-camp onboarding and post-camp follow up.

●    Manage vendors in collaboration with the operations team.

●    Oversee Trybal’s peer Ambassador program; helping alumni leaders develop opportunities and events outside of camp to keep participants engaged with Trybal and its community.

Staff Management and Organizational Culture

●    Determine optimal program staffing needs and oversee all recruitment and hiring processes for staff, ensuring a team well-positioned to execute engaging and exciting camp experiences in line with Trybal’s mission.

●    Work closely with Trybal’s senior staff to manage hires.

●    Develop, organize, and lead local and national staff trainings.

●    Foster and encourage national and local staff development with a particular emphasis on creative programming and delivery of immersive experiences.

●    Develop pathways for Trybal alumni to step into leadership roles within programs and/or the organization.

Candidate Profile

●    7+ years of relevant program design and implementation experience preferred.

●    A passion for Trybal Gatherings’ mission and a love for creating transformative experiences.

●    Demonstrated experience developing and running complex and innovative programs.

●    Knowledge of and experience with the Jewish millennial cultural landscapes of Trybal’s core cities including Boston, New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, LA and more as Trybal continues to grow.

●    Proven ability to produce large-scale events, build and manage program budgets.

●    Experience managing large teams.

●    The ability to communicate information with diverse audiences (e.g., staff, participants, partners, vendors).

●    Experience recruiting and hiring exceptional talent.

●    Exceptionally organized with an impeccable attention to detail.

●    Creative and resourceful, with a “roll up your sleeves” mentality and ability to tackle challenges you’ve never seen before.

●    Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to take on new opportunities and challenges with high energy and enthusiasm.

●    A collaborator, able to develop strong relationships internally and externally.

●    The ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

●    Demonstrated ability to lead and work with a distributed team.

●    A passion and skill for fostering creative connection.

Compensation and Benefits

Trybal Gatherings offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $110,000 for this position and a comprehensive benefits package including a flexible vacation policy, professional development stipend, healthcare & 401(k) matching retirement benefits.

This is a remote position with travel required throughout the year. Candidates on the east coast near Trybal’s hub cities (Boston, New York) are strongly preferred. 

This position is based upon material provided by Trybal Gatherings, an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for this position, please click HERE.

Tani Weissman, Partner

tweissman@drgtalent.com

Merav Schwartz, Associate Talent Consultant

mschwartz@drgtalent.com