For 160+ years, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington has been a cornerstone of the community. The Y is a pioneering nonprofit organization with a powerful mission to impact communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Join us as we continue to be a leader in the community. We are accepting resumes for the position of Assistant Program Director for the Educational Retreat Center located at YMCA Camp Letts branch. Camp Letts is a residential camp and educational retreat center located on a 219 acre peninsula on an inlet off the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis, MD.
- Assists Retreat Center and Alumni Relations Director with operations, policies, programs, projects, schedule and budget preparation and implementation regarding Retreat Center groups.
- Supervises Retreat Center hosting staff: manages staff schedules and assigns responsibilities.
- Leads weekly Retreat Center meetings to discuss upcoming events, group requirements and Host tasks to ensure that premier customer service is provided at all times.
- Coordinates event logistics with all incoming groups; develops Welcome Letters and event timelines for all Retreat Center events.
- Manages guest meal counts, dietary restrictions and special needs, and communicates information to Food Service Director.
- Contacts groups one week before arrival to confirm arrangements and makes follow up call no less than 72 hours after departure for follow up conversation and feedback.
- Acts as primary contact for major event registration and lodging assignments.
- Assists Retreat Center and Alumni Relations Director with planning special events including, but not limited to: Family Camp, Women’s Wellness, Navy/Scout Camporee and Turkey Chase.
- Must be an effective communicator with excellent verbal and written skills, strong relationship building skills, and problem solving skills;
- Detail-oriented and organized;
- Experience establishing program activities/events and expanding current programs; Assists in branch fundraising activities and special events;
- Demonstrated financial management and budgeting skills;
- Effective multi-tasking skills with the ability to be flexible;
- Must have the ability to work with multiple groups to coordinate use of the retreat center facilities. Weekend work is required for YMCA events.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan ; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents; paid time off package, numerous professional development opportunities, an exciting and collaborative work environment, and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!
$37,400.00