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| Category: | Director |
| Date Posted: | 2007-09-25 |
| Last Modified: | 2007-09-25 |
| Job Title: | Camp Director |
| Job Location: | Plymouth, Vermont |
| Number of Openings: | 1 |
| Job Code: | 2217 |
Job Description
Farm & Wilderness Foundation: Position Description Indian Brook Camp Director (All Girls, 8 week summer camp) Organization Summary: Farm and Wilderness Foundation (F&W) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Plymouth, Vermont. Rich in adventure, community, history, and spirit, Farm and Wilderness consists of six summer camps for children and adolescents, a family camp, and year-round educational programs. While each camp provides unique programs based on age and interests, all are rooted in the Quaker understanding of respect for ourselves, each other and the natural world. Position Summary: The Indian Brook Camp Director has the primary responsibility of effectively managing an 8 week summer camp program for approximately 130 campers per session, and 65 staff. This position is the primary representative to all constituency groups (parents, campers, staff, alumni, F&W management, and the Board of Trustees) in regard to all aspects of the Indian Brook camp program. The Director is responsible for all aspects of staff management, camper/parent relations, program development/management, camp risk management, ACA accreditation, budget oversight and adherence to the F&W mission. This is a year round, exempt, salaried position. Position will be located in Plymouth, VT. Responsibilities: Staffing: • Recruit, interview and hire seasonal staff for Indian Brook • Train and prepare staff for camp responsibilities • Ensure that staff are effectively supervised and evaluated each summer • Maintain F&W personnel policies and practices. • Coordinate completion of seasonal staff paperwork Camper and Parent Communication/Recruitment: • Year-round outreach to families and campers via electronic updates, interim articles, and phone calls. • Send weekly email updates to parents while camp is in session. • Respond in a timely manner to all parent phone calls or emails during the camp season (in 24hrs or less) and in the off season. • Ensure that the Lightning Bug, and camper letters are produced and mailed no later than two weeks after the end of camp. • Participate in the overall F&W recruitment and communication strategies as requested by the Program Director or Executive Director. Camp Program Management: • Develop goals, objectives and outcomes for Indian Brook Program, within the context of the greater F&W mission. • Work with the Program Director to create and implement assessment tools to regularly evaluate program outcomes. • Implement the necessary training and program structure to effectively meet identified goals. • Participate as a member of the Coordinating Committee of F&W, attend required meetings, and actively collaborate with other camp directors. • Work to ensure that Indian Brook implements anti-racism education for both staff and campers, and participates in the overall organizational anti-racism mission of F&W. • Maintain a program that fosters the positive physical, emotional, and spiritual health of all campers and staff. • Maintain all of the American Camping Association standards and manage the accreditation process for your camp. • Effectively manage the opening and closing of camp by working with Resource and SYP directors. • Coordinate and help facilitate Skills Week with Program director, camp directors and workshop leaders. • Work with Tripping Coordinators, Camp Directors, and Rocks and Ropes coordinator to ensure F&W trips have the necessary gear, technical support, transportation and staffing required. Risk Management • Ensure staff are effectively trained in the Emergency Action Plan, emergency response systems for the camp, and trip evacuations. • Act in conjunction with emergency response team in the event of a life threatening emergency or crisis. • Monitor all programs for risk, and ensure that all safety protocols and procedures are being implemented by camp staff. • Ensure all qualified staff are approved to drive and have received the necessary training to drive vans and/or canoe trailers. Work with Head Driver to coordinate vehicles and training. • Ensure that all staff have the required certifications to work in their positions. • Keep program director and executive director informed of any incidents or potential risk situations • Maintain excellent communication with nurse during the camp season, and stay aware of any incidents, health concerns, and health care system changes (ie. Medical driver, nurse coordinator). Physical Plant Management • Ensure the care and cleanliness of the Indian Brook physical plant while camp is in session. • Work with Resource staff to prioritize maintenance projects, identify potential hazards and the needs of the camp physical plant. • Ensure work projects staff work collaboratively with Resource on summer projects. General F&W Director Responsibilities: • Submit Director’s report and performance evaluation each September. • Participate as School Year Program faculty approximately one week a month during the school year. • Actively participate in the annual weekend events, such as Harvest Weekend, Ice Cutting and Spring Planting Weekend. • Participate in F&W recruitment and marketing activities for all camps. • Assist Program Director, and Executive Director with tasks as assigned. Qualifications: Required: • Commitment to youth development and progressive social change • Experienced educator in an experiential or classroom setting • Background or experience in Outdoor Education or Adventure Education (Outward Bound, NOLS, a college degree program) • Demonstrated ability to prioritize work tasks • Excellent computer and organizational skills • Self-starter • Strong Attention to detail • Ability to trouble shoot in both outdoor education and office settings • Strong interpersonal communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines Experience Desired: • Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent • F&W work experience • Experience managing youth programs in an outdoor setting Salary and Benefits • Salary commensurate with experience. • Comprehensive leave, retirement and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about Farm and Wilderness, www.farmandwilderness.org To Apply: Send letter, resume and salary requirements to: Kate O’Neill, Program Director [email protected] No phone calls, please.Job Criteria
| Type of Position: | Full-Time Permanent |
| Starting Date: | 0000-00-00 |
| Salary: | Based on Experience |
| Experience Required (years): | 3 |
| Education Required: | Bachelors |
| Room and Board Provided: | Yes |
| Transportation Provided: | No |
Certifications Required
None
Camp Profile and Contact
| Contact Name: | Kate O'Neil |
| Camp Name: | Farm & Wilderness Summer Camps and Year-Round Programs |
| Camp Focus: | Adventure Camp |
| Camp Profile: | Organization Summary: Farm and Wilderness Foundation (F&W) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Plymouth, Vermont. Rich in adventure, community, history, and spirit, Farm and Wilderness consists of six summer camps for children and adolescent |
| Street Address: | 263 Farm & Wilderness Road |
| City: | Plymouth |
| State/Province: | Vermont |
| Zip/Postal Code: | 05056 |
| Country: | USA |
| Telephone Number: | 802-422-3761 |
| Fax Number: | |
| E-Mail Address: | [email protected] (to send cover letters and resumes directly) |
| Camp or Job Web Site URL: | www.farmandwilderness.org |
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