Summer Camp Program Director - Raleigh, United States - NC State University

Description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.


Applicant required documents:
Cover Letter, CV, Contact Information for Professional References
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
Department
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.

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
Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant required documents:
Cover Letter, CV, Contact Information for Professional References
Position Number

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
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at or

.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify.

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How did you learn of this opportunity?

NCSUWebsite
Job Alert (automated email from our system)

NCSUExecutive Search Services

Other Online Job Board
Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
Job / Career Fair
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Professional Journal
Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
Radio / Television Advertisement
Professional Organization
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
Direct Contact from
NCSUHR Representative / Recruiter

NCSUEmployee Referral
Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
Other

• If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source. (Open Ended Question)
• Do you have, or will you have by date of hire, a 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?

Yes
No

• Do you have at least one summer experience in camp leadership?

Yes
No

• Do you have a commitment for working with different backgrounds/experiences and the ability to work effectively with and through others?

Yes
No

• Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills?

Yes
No

• Do you have experience with word processing, data management, and personnel hiring and management skills? If so, please briefly describe your experience. (Open Ended Question)
• Please briefly describe your experience, if any, in working with young people; designing/developing curriculum and educational support materials; program assessment/evaluation; marketing; budget management; proposal development and managing grants. (Open Ended Question)
• Do you have, or do you have the ability to obtain Level II
  ACCTCertification within 6 months of hire?

Yes
No

• Do you have a valid NC Driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of your start date?

Yes
No

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information for References
Optional Documents


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