Camp Placement Specialist
About The Position
The Camp Placement Specialist will be responsible for placing CIEE international camp participants at summer camps in the U.S. in a way that aligns with CIEE's mission and values. The role will take applicants and host camps through the entire process of recruitment, onboarding, placement, pre-departure, and arrival. The CIEE Camp Counselor program within the Seasonal Exchange programs group allows over 2,500 students and young professionals from around the world to take part in exchange programs at host summer camp organizations across the U.S. each year. These programs are operated under the authority of the U.S. Department of State to advance public diplomacy through the BridgeUSA set of programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent).
- A minimum of 2 years of previous camp staffing or camp director experience.
- Recruitment or sales (B2B and human capital solutions) also applicable.
- Must be based within one hour’s travel of a major international airport hub in the U.S.
- Computer skills including MS Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Salesforce preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment and within tight deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to take initiative and be flexible.
- Energetic, personable, goal- and team-oriented.
Nice To Haves
- A strong camp background, especially with any camp staffing experience, is preferred.
- Experience in international exchange programs encouraged.
- International travel and/or work experience encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Onboard, track, monitor, and match camp counselor applicants to U.S. host camps based on the unique hiring needs of camps.
- Onboard and sell CIEE's Camp Counselor program to prospective camp hosts.
- Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate international in-person and virtual hiring events with prospective applicants, international representatives, and camp hosts.
- Prospect and cold call to collect relevant information about camp hiring needs and onboard new camps.
- Monitor participant review notes and placement rates to look for trends and increase placements.
- Foster ongoing relationships with U.S. summer camps (directors, H.R. representatives, business owners).
- Provide consultation with hosts regarding hiring needs and creating a successful BridgeUSA program.
- Promote CIEE domestically at regional and national trade shows as needed.
- Travel domestically during the summer on camp site visits.
- Work with other teams on Seasonal Exchanges to ensure a successful program experience for BridgeUSA participants, from application to program completion, including in-country camp host support.
- Maintain an accurate and complete sales database and team inbox.
- Travel internationally as needed to support CIEE's program placement goals and objectives at in-person hiring events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off and Parental leave
- Gym Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-term & Long-term Disability
- 6 floating Fridays (based on our eligibility rules)
- CIEE Study Abroad Program discounts
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
- Insurance Coverage (life, travel, medical, dental, and vision)
- Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Account (medical and dependent)
- Voluntary Benefits (identity theft protection, pet insurance, accident, and critical illness)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
