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Sandy Island Director

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Boston, MA, United States
Full-time

Sandy Island Family Camp, New Hampshire: Established over 100 years ago on 66 wooded acres surrounded by the crystal clear waters of Lake Winnipesaukee, Sandy Island provides families of all sizes, multiple generations, couples, and singles with an ideal summer vacation. There is no cooking, shopping, or planning - every detail is covered for you. From the moment you leave your car behind and board the boat to SandyIsland, you know your vacation is going to be something special.

Areas of Responsibility: 

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

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- depends on schedule
  • 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: 
  • 3+ seasons 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
  • Excellent human relation skills to develop positive, effective working relationships
  • Strong ability to multi-task, is detail oriented, and effectively delegate responsibilities.
  • Excellent communication, organizational and problem solving skills
  • Knowledge of child development and staff supervision skills
  • Willingness to help support the annual Campaign

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 6 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 6 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit