Program Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, recreation, business, or a related field, or equivalent; alternatives include four years of relevant experience, or an associate degree and two years of related work experience.
• At least 1–3 years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
• Ability to direct assigned operations, including volunteer development, staff supervision, budget development and monitoring, marketing and public relations, and program development.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
• Completion of YMCA-required trainings upon hire.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical and communication demands, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
• Must live onsite at YMCA Camp Reed during the Traditional Camp summer session.

Nice To Haves

• YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team/Branch Leader certification.
• Experience in fundraising and board development.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and recommend adjustments to assigned operating budgets in collaboration with the Senior Director.
• Assist in developing, planning, and implementing traditional Camp Reed programming in line with quality, customer service, consistency, American Camp Association standards, and YMCA mission and values.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, direct, and motivate Camp Reed employees and volunteers in collaboration with the Senior Director.
• Review and evaluate staff performance and ensure staff certifications and trainings are up to date.
• Lead and supervise summer staff, volunteers, internal branch operations, and Camp Reed’s day-to-day operations during the summer camp season.
• Oversee the Junior Counselor program, including recruitment and JC Weekend training.
• Manage intake, materials development, and Daxko registrations for Traditional, Mini, CIT, JC, and Store programs.
• Purchase programming supplies and direct Camp Store operations, including resale merchandise inventory and purchasing, within the annual budget and camp needs.
• Assist with Camp Reed fundraising efforts, including Comedy Night, the Endowment, and Annual Campaign, as directed by the Senior Director of Camp Reed.
• Lead applications for grants or funding opportunities that benefit traditional camp programming.
• Serve on the YMCA Impact Team and support the overall objectives of the YMCA and Camp Reed.
• Develop and lead strategies to strengthen lifelong connections between Camp Reed and its alumni community.
• Build and maintain relationships with former campers, staff, volunteers, and families through communication, outreach, storytelling, and engagement opportunities.
• Plan and coordinate alumni events, reunions, volunteer opportunities, and other experiences that encourage alumni to reconnect.
• Identify opportunities for alumni to support current programs, share Camp Reed traditions and history, connect with current staff, and act as community ambassadors.
• Apply safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies and procedures; provide leadership and document events; and respond to emergencies according to YMCA protocol.
• Complete other duties assigned by the Association Youth Development Executive and Senior Director of Camp Reed.

Benefits

• Free individual YMCA membership for employees regularly scheduled under 19 hours per week, plus program discounts; free family membership for employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week, plus program discounts.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical or dependent care.
• Long-term disability and life insurance, plus voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance plans.
• Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.
• Paid vacation time based on employment status and length of service, starting at 7.66 hours per month (11 days per year).
• 10 paid holidays recognized by the Association.
• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day per child while the employee is onsite and working.
• Flexible scheduling, with possible morning, daytime, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution after two years of service, subject to working at least 1,000 hours in each anniversary year.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members.
• Opportunities to learn and work with something new and exciting every day.