The Senior Manager, Camping Program is an integral member of the camping program team who is accountable for managing all aspects of program delivery for the camp pathway, including development of an integrated program delivery plan that focuses on overnight camp and outdoor adventure programs. This position is responsible for recruitment and hiring all seasonal camp staff for Camp Tuckaho. Additionally, this position is responsible for sustaining and growing camper participation in the Councils overnight camp programs at Camp Tuckaho. The Senior Manager is required to live on the grounds of Camp Tuckaho throughout the Overnight Camp season (late May-August).

Job experience is considered with salary offer; the starting salary for this position is $49,000. Experience is considerd with job offer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Works in collaboration with other Senior Managers to provide a coordinated program and consistent implementation of all camping programs.
• Designs, develops, and implements Camp Tuckaho overnight camp programs and large-scale camp trainings ensuring that adults are trained and prepared to lead campers in the outdoors. Ensures that related program components are consistent with national curricula and grade level, and content meets needs, interests, and preferences of current and prospective camper participants.
• Serves as on-site camp director of Camp Tuckaho Overnight Camp.
• Designs, develops and implements outdoor adventure programs, ensuring that related program components are consistent with national curricula and grade level, and content meets needs, interests and preferences of current and prospective camper participants. Outdoor adventure programs will take place at multiple camp properties.
• Works with the Answer Center to troubleshoot issues and in providing an efficient process for members.
• Operates two camping program cost centers within approved resources and provides acceptable explanations for any material variances.
• Ensures camp program activities meet developmental, educational, emotional, and social needs and interest of campers; works collaboratively with data team to ensure outcome studies are performed on related leadership program offerings.
• Prepares and maintains camp operations to meet American Camp Association standards for accreditation.
• Develops and manages program budget for areas of responsibility; orders supplies and/or services in compliance with Council purchasing procedures.
• Supervises all seasonal and camp-related program staff and/or volunteers for overnight camp, including recruitment, selection, placement, training, development, and release.
• Leads development and implementation of trainings for seasonal staff and high adventure staff.
• Promotes positive work environment and high staff morale through staff communication and staff development activities.
• Supports organizational diversity and fund development goals of the Council.
• Maintains Core Competencies standards.
• Consistently demonstrates a climate of courtesy, respect and professionalism to caregivers, staff, volunteers, members, and the public.
• Responsible for sustaining and growing camper participation in camping programs working in collaboration with Marketing on the implementation of a robust plan for attracting campers to camp programs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Positions directly reporting to this position are:

• Overnight Camp Staff
• Assistant Director, Camp Tuckaho
• Outdoor Adventure Volunteers
• Outdoor Adventure Staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in camp operations.
• Strong human relations skills and organizational, recruiting, report writing, and communication skills
• Ability to create, develop and implement camp program and resources.
• Ability to motivate volunteers and staff by strong team and relationship-building skills
• Strong recruiting skills (e.g., campers, volunteers, resource persons, seasonal staff members, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of overnight camp operations and American Camp Association accreditation process and standards or willingness to learn. 2+ years working at camp or in similar environment with youth.
• Ability to work independently, under limited direction, exercising judgment and initiative in making decisions within Council operations, policies, and procedures.
• Day/weekend/evening availability and agrees to live on the grounds of Camp Tuckaho throughout Overnight Camp season (late May-August).

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

If your position requires that you drive an average of one (1) day per week or more, you must possess a valid state drivers license and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

• Red Cross Adult/Child CPR/AED certification
• Red Cross First Aid certification
• Level 1 Site Specific Outdoor Adventure certification

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION: At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we are committed to our future and what that looks like for all girls everywhere. We recognize that each employee and each member has unique experiences, perspectives, identities, and viewpoints that add value to our inclusive community. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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