Camp Director - Camp O'the Hills

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan•Brooklyn, MI

12d

About The Position

Position Summary/Objective Responsible for the implementation, extension and growth of quality outdoor experiences within the assigned geographic locations to provide campers and volunteers with a safe, comfortable, girl-led environment in which to learn skills that build courage, confidence and character. The Camp O’the Hills Director also oversees programming in the Jackson Regional Center. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Office will be located at Camp O’the Hills and/or in the Jackson Regional Center. Design, deliver, and evaluate outdoor experiences that meet the needs and interests of the camp’s target populations and ensure their delivery in a safe and quality manner. Remain current with information on the developmental needs of youth. Work with Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan’s evaluation team to continually solicit and analyze input from youth, families, and staff regarding the quality, safety, and enjoyment of the outdoor program and staff. Assist in the development and implementation of crisis and risk management procedures. Design, supervise, and implement programs and activities appropriate to the camper population. Assist Outdoor Program/Property Team and Fund Development teams with the financial management and fund development operations to allow for adequate annual funding and to meet long-term goals. Help develop and monitor budget for the camp operations, ensuring that budget targets are met. Actively support, develop, and participate in long-term fund-raising strategies for the camp program and facilities. Collaborating with the Communications Team and Research and Evaluation Team, help design and implement a marketing plan to increase year-round camper attendance and camp usage. Develop and implement guest recruitment and retention strategies. Prepare and analyze enrollment trends. Implement human resource management practices in collaboration with Human Resources Department to recruit and retain seasonal staff. Recruit staff based on camper enrollment, program management requirements, and budget. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate full-time and seasonal camp staff. Partner with Camp Property Ranger to ensure the camp property is safe and well-maintained and help identify future property needs. Perform maintenance tasks as necessary to ensure outstanding customer experience. Actively assist in the planning, execution, and budgeting of camp maintenance projects in close partnership with camp maintenance team. Support Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan’s membership goal by marketing to non-Girl Scouts, increasing participation in the camp participation pathway. Create innovative programs and training to increase existing Girl Scout member retention. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate seasonal staff and ensure that they maintain quality programming at their assigned locations. Oversee the daily operation of the summer camping including food service, program, business, camper and staff supervision, and health care. Oversee the management of the food service area through supervision of Camp Cook and review of food service program. Secure sufficient coverage in health care staff and their implementation of the health care plan. Develop and oversee the business management functions of the camp including financial record keeping, office operations, camp store, etc. Oversee the systematic approach to database management for campers, families, alumni, and donors. Work collaboratively with internal and external groups to ensure the enhancement of the camp operation. Opportunity to live on site during summer season or year-round. Ensure that standards are being met to maintain state licensing and American Camp Association accreditation. Be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Willing to become a member of Girl Scouts of the USA annually. Physical ability to move about the camp property in various environmental conditions. Serve as a positive example for girls and adults by modeling reliability, respect for others, inclusiveness and a positive attitude. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, family and children services, outdoor education, non-profit management, parks and recreation, or natural resource management.
Experience with creating programs, budgets and timelines.
Demonstrated ability to work with a team to organize and oversee work assignments and create and carry out multi-faceted plans.
Must have own transportation, valid driver’s license with a good record.
Be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Willing to become a member of Girl Scouts of the USA annually.
Physical ability to move about the camp property in various environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Girl Scout program highly desired.
Prior camp management experience preferred.
Chauffer’s license preferred or be willing to obtain it.

Responsibilities

Design, deliver, and evaluate outdoor experiences that meet the needs and interests of the camp’s target populations and ensure their delivery in a safe and quality manner.
Work with Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan’s evaluation team to continually solicit and analyze input from youth, families, and staff regarding the quality, safety, and enjoyment of the outdoor program and staff.
Assist in the development and implementation of crisis and risk management procedures.
Design, supervise, and implement programs and activities appropriate to the camper population.
Assist Outdoor Program/Property Team and Fund Development teams with the financial management and fund development operations to allow for adequate annual funding and to meet long-term goals.
Help develop and monitor budget for the camp operations, ensuring that budget targets are met.
Actively support, develop, and participate in long-term fund-raising strategies for the camp program and facilities.
Collaborating with the Communications Team and Research and Evaluation Team, help design and implement a marketing plan to increase year-round camper attendance and camp usage.
Develop and implement guest recruitment and retention strategies.
Prepare and analyze enrollment trends.
Implement human resource management practices in collaboration with Human Resources Department to recruit and retain seasonal staff.
Recruit staff based on camper enrollment, program management requirements, and budget.
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate full-time and seasonal camp staff.
Partner with Camp Property Ranger to ensure the camp property is safe and well-maintained and help identify future property needs.
Perform maintenance tasks as necessary to ensure outstanding customer experience.
Actively assist in the planning, execution, and budgeting of camp maintenance projects in close partnership with camp maintenance team.
Support Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan’s membership goal by marketing to non-Girl Scouts, increasing participation in the camp participation pathway.
Create innovative programs and training to increase existing Girl Scout member retention.
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate seasonal staff and ensure that they maintain quality programming at their assigned locations.
Oversee the daily operation of the summer camping including food service, program, business, camper and staff supervision, and health care.
Oversee the management of the food service area through supervision of Camp Cook and review of food service program.
Secure sufficient coverage in health care staff and their implementation of the health care plan.
Develop and oversee the business management functions of the camp including financial record keeping, office operations, camp store, etc.
Oversee the systematic approach to database management for campers, families, alumni, and donors.
Work collaboratively with internal and external groups to ensure the enhancement of the camp operation.
Ensure that standards are being met to maintain state licensing and American Camp Association accreditation.
Serve as a positive example for girls and adults by modeling reliability, respect for others, inclusiveness and a positive attitude.