What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Manager, URJ Crane Lake Camp position at Union for Reform Judaism?
Description
Facilities Manager
Location: Crane Lake Camp (West Stockbridge, MA)
Organization: Union for Reform Judaism
Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible, Exempt, MNGT
Department: Camps & Immersives – Crane Lake Camp
Reporting to: Camp Director
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: $52,000 - $56,000 plus competitive benefits package
Level/Salary Grade: Subject Matter Expert (Intermediate) / B
The Role
The Union for Reform Judaism’s (URJ) Crane Lake Camp is seeking a dedicated and hands-on Facilities Manager to oversee and maintain the camp’s 100 acres in the heart of the scenic Berkshire Mountains in Western Massachusetts. This key role ensures that Crane Lake Camp remains a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for our community, fostering a sense of belonging. The Facilities Manager will provide year-round oversight, manage seasonal maintenance staff, and coordinate with external vendors to meet operational needs.
What You Will Do
Reporting directly to the Camp Director, the Facilities Manager is responsible for the following:
You’re a hands-on, detail-oriented professional with strong maintenance skills, project management experience, and a passion for creating safe, welcoming environments. You excel in overseeing facility operations and ensuring compliance with safety standards while fostering an inclusive and collaborative atmosphere.
Keys to Success (the must-haves)
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.
Facilities Manager
Location: Crane Lake Camp (West Stockbridge, MA)
Organization: Union for Reform Judaism
Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible, Exempt, MNGT
Department: Camps & Immersives – Crane Lake Camp
Reporting to: Camp Director
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: $52,000 - $56,000 plus competitive benefits package
Level/Salary Grade: Subject Matter Expert (Intermediate) / B
The Role
The Union for Reform Judaism’s (URJ) Crane Lake Camp is seeking a dedicated and hands-on Facilities Manager to oversee and maintain the camp’s 100 acres in the heart of the scenic Berkshire Mountains in Western Massachusetts. This key role ensures that Crane Lake Camp remains a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for our community, fostering a sense of belonging. The Facilities Manager will provide year-round oversight, manage seasonal maintenance staff, and coordinate with external vendors to meet operational needs.
What You Will Do
Reporting directly to the Camp Director, the Facilities Manager is responsible for the following:
- Planning & Budgeting: Develop and implement facility improvement plans aligned with camp goals, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency. Manage the budget, ensuring financial accountability for purchases, bids, and inventory. Promote sustainability with best practices to minimize environmental impact.
- Vendor & Contractor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, vendors, and municipal authorities to ensure smooth collaboration on facility projects and operations. Oversee the timely processing of invoices related to maintenance, housekeeping, and food service, in collaboration with the Camp’s Business Manager.
- Safety & Compliance: Prioritize safety and adhere to URJ policies, as well as local, state, and federal regulations, including safety, building codes, and camping standards. Address safety, security, and health hazards promptly, and manage emergency situations to minimize disruption.
- Facility Oversight: Manage all aspects of facility operations to align with camp objectives. Maintain accurate records of structures, equipment, supplies, and preventive maintenance schedules, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Oversee the camp's water treatment, sewage, and waste management systems. Prepare the camp for summer sessions and year-round events, ensuring the facilities are ready and well-maintained.
- Maintenance & Repairs: Support preventative maintenance and repairs across the camp’s buildings, grounds, and equipment. Perform non-permit-required mechanical repairs, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC. As needed work with vendors for maintenance and repairs. Manage seasonal tasks such as water drainage, snow removal, and preparation for rental groups. Perform general janitorial, housekeeping, and maintenance duties as directed by the supervisor.
- Staff Management: Supervise and train seasonal facility staff, ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Stay current with training to ensure staff are equipped to follow safety guidelines.
You’re a hands-on, detail-oriented professional with strong maintenance skills, project management experience, and a passion for creating safe, welcoming environments. You excel in overseeing facility operations and ensuring compliance with safety standards while fostering an inclusive and collaborative atmosphere.
Keys to Success (the must-haves)
- Maintenance Skills: Ability to perform non-permit-required maintenance and repairs in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general facility maintenance, including troubleshooting, repair, and upkeep of various systems. In-depth understanding of safety standards, building codes, and regulatory requirements, with the ability to ensure compliance across all camp operations. Ability to respond to facility-related emergencies promptly, efficiently, and effectively, minimizing disruption and maintaining safety.
- Project Management & Vendor Relations: Ability to plan, implement, and oversee facility projects from start to finish, ensuring that goals are met on time and within budget. Experience in negotiating and managing relationships with contractors, vendors, and external partners to ensure smooth operations and cost-effectiveness.
- Self-Management & Accountability: Strong ability to assess priorities and manage time effectively to meet goals while ensuring personal well-being. Skill in articulating needs and challenges clearly to foster a transparent and collaborative environment. Commitment to maintaining respectful communication and timely responses to colleagues and stakeholders.
- Collaborative Teamwork: Ability to work with diverse teams to achieve shared goals, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities. Skill in managing time and resources to meet commitments on schedule and within budget while addressing challenges respectfully. Willingness to learn about the broader organizational context and strengthen collaborative initiatives.
- Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI): Experience in or willingness to create equitable, diverse, and inclusive environments that foster a sense of belonging. Proficient in seeking and incorporating diverse viewpoints in decision-making processes to promote innovation.
- Physical Demands: Ability to perform physical tasks related to facility maintenance, including lifting up to 75 lbs. Willingness to work in inclement weather, long hours, and extended stretches of time.
- Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work irregular hours, including weekends.
- Licenses: Valid Driver’s License and Boater’s License required. Water Treatment License preferred or must be obtained within the first year.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
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.
Salary : $52,000 - $56,000
