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North Woods Camp Director

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Boston, MA, United States
Full-time

We will put people first, listen and serve to inspire hope for a better us. We build strong communities through healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. We exhibit and behave as a team internally and externally with caring, honesty, respect and responsibility as our core values. We recognize that we are part of something larger than ourselves. With all this we are proud to serve our community as part of the YMCA of Greater Boston.

Areas of Responsibility: 

To be the community caretaker. From the first hello, this role recruits and welcomes our new campers, families, groups, staff, alumni, donors and volunteers and cares for them, we put PEOPLE FIRST as they work with our organization. You will LISTEN AND SERVE; once someone joins our community you will assist as needed, keep accurate lists and communicate effectively through in person meetings, print medium, and digital components like our website, email and social media. Through our work together we will INSPIRE HOPE, leaving our people and community stronger for being part of Camp. Programmatically this role ensures the highest possible quality program. By working with all our stakeholders, this role acts as the attention to detail that will take us from good to great.

​​ORGANIZATION

  • Help define camp goals and/or define and plan program to reflect camp goals
  • Organize and provide alumni management
  • Cleaning & Organizing physical camp property
  • Active Camper, Volunteer, Donor, Alumni and Staff  Communications List Management
  • HR paperwork

MARKETING & SALES

  • Originate and carry out a system for recruiting campers and staff utilizing brochures, telephone calls, reunions, etc.
  • Data Input, Registration and Cash Reports
  • Help improve Group Rental Growth

COMMUNICATIONS

  • Manage Social Media components
  • Create personal and mass Emails
  • Work with volunteers to Create and distribute Camp Newsletter

PROGRAM

  • Prepare and conduct pre-camp and in-service camp trainings
  • Set and supervise opening and closing day procedures for campers and staff
  • Develop and maintain routines, schedules, and procedures for camp operation
  • Volunteer Committee management
  • Pre/Post Season Group management
  • Help organize and lead opening & closing of camp

CULTURE

  • PEOPLE FIRST- New and Returning Community Care (Campers, Parents, Families, Alumni, Donors, Staff, Volunteers)
  • Help provide an atmosphere for developing good morale and well-being among the camp
  • International staff/camper care
  • Organize staff appreciation goals/activities

SAFETY

  • Incident Report management
  • Safety Systems implementation, evaluation and documentation
  • These are not the only duties to be performed.  Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required
Educational Background: 
Bachelors in camp administration or related degree
Skills/Experience: 
  • Five season of camp administrative experience preferred
  • Desire and ability to work with children and adults in camp setting
  • Strong attention to detail, cleanliness and follow through
  • Passion for people, a willingness to serve
  • Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control, strong supervisory and counseling skills
  • Current CPR and First Aid certifications
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $37,000.00 - $45,000.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 7 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 7 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit