Summer Camp Program Director

Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number
PG192995EP
Internal Recruitment
No
Working Title
Summer Camp Program Director
Anticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience ($40,000 - $45,000)
Work Schedule
Varied hours as needed
Job Location
Reidsville, NC
Department
Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Camp
About the Department
The goal of 4-H is to assist youth and adults in becoming competent, coping and contributing members of a global society, developing essential life skills through planned "learn by doing" experiences. 4-H is a human development program of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service involving youths and adults. 4-H uses the university knowledge base as a means of facilitating the design, development, and delivery of experiential youth education programs.
Essential Job Duties
The primary purpose of this Summer Camp Program Director position is:
General Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate, implement, and oversee Summer Camp Program for 1000+ participants, which includes the hiring of 40+ temporary staff to serve in the implementation of Summer Camp.
• Facilitate the Accreditation process through the American Camping Association and retain compliance annually.
• Maintain NCSU REPORTER/ or other online enrollment software for Summer Camp enrollment.
• Maintain compliance through the NCSU Minors office.
• Serve along with the School Program Director during the spring and fall school /rental programs season overseeing staff to ensure safety and compliance.
• Meet with users and supporters of the Center when called upon to communicate the Center and its mission.
• Serve on the Center's administrative leadership team to identify and solve multi- departmental problems and identify needs.
• Provide leadership for computerization of information process and flow.
• Other duties as assigned by the Center Director in support of the program and the general operations of the Center.

Staff Development:

• Provide leadership to the recruiting and selection of program staff for programs under his/her direction.
• Provide leadership for orientation, per-service and in-service training for program staff and general staff development activities for program staff under His/her supervision.
• Provide on-going supervision, support and evaluation to the program staff in his/her area through regular staff meetings and individual conferences.
• Develop schedules and assignments for program staff in cooperation with other Program Directors taking into consideration both direct program responsibilities and responsibilities to maintain facilities and equipment.

Program Design and Management:

• Provide leadership for the development of age appropriate programs that are in keeping with the long term and annual goals of North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Department of 4-H Youth Development and the 4-H Center and are consistent with the designated areas of leadership.
• Acquire and maintain facilities and equipment necessary program areas assigned within established budgets and consistent with available resources.
• Develop and update on a regular basis a risk management plan that addresses risk associated with program areas under director's leadership, institute necessary actions to minimize program risk.
• Work with Food Service and Maintenance supervisors to provide for special facility and support needs of user groups participating in programs under individual's leadership.
• Assist in the development of annual budget for programs under their leadership and operate program within budget parameters adjusting budget to actual income.
• Serve as group leader and/or instructor when needed and scheduling allows.

Program Marketing and User Support:

• Provide leadership for the development of brochures and information pieces that accurately reflect the programs to which leadership is given and manage the process for printing.
• Develop a marketing plan on an annual basis taking into account Center availability and potential supplement to Center income and provide leadership to marketing programs for which the Program Director is responsible.
• Serve as the primary contact for users by making contact with program Coordinators (and where necessary, individuals) for programs in the area to which leadership is given after scheduling is confirmed and as needed to meet the groups programmatic needs, answer questions and provide support.
• Design and man visual displays that assist the public and internal audiences more fully understand the program areas for which leadership is given.
• Keep updated a marketing slide show and/or video that accurately reflects the Center's programs under the individual's leadership.

Other Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's degree or Bachelors Degree in education, environmental sciences, outdoor degrees, other youth development related field, with at least 3 years of equivalent professional training and experience.
• At least one summer in camp leadership.

Other Required Qualifications

• Applicant must have demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to different backgrounds/experiences and the ability to work effectively with and through others.
• Must be flexible and highly motivated.
• Organization, word processing/data management, and personnel hiring and management skills are necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of 4-H programs and Land Grant University mission.
• Experience with: environmental education, outdoor education, and or experiential education.
• Experience in working with young people; designing/developing curriculum and educational support materials; program assessment/evaluation; marketing; budget management; proposal development and managing grants are desired.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

• Valid NC Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Level II ACCT Certification within 6 months of hire.

Valid NC Driver's License required
Yes
Commercial Driver's License required
No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date
11/10/2023
Anticipated Close Date
Open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant required documents: Cover Letter, CV, Contact Information for Professional References
Position Details
Position Number
00061418
Position Type
EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical Emergencies
Department ID
112412 - Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Camp
AA/EEO
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