Director of Camp, Youth & Family Programs

About This Position
The Director of Camp, Youth & Family Programs is responsible for the oversight and management of Mass Audubon’s 17 nature camps and nature education programs for youth and families offered at our nature centers and in partnership with community groups. The majority of their time is focused on supporting site-based camp directors and youth & family education coordinators across our statewide network of wildlife sanctuaries, including: coordination of management and operations, budget development, risk management, high quality program development, and compliance with all state regulations and American Camping Association accreditation requirements.

The Director of Camp, Youth & Family Programs brings expertise and knowledge of best practices in creating and stewarding an inclusive and culturally responsive camp community. This position serves as one of Mass Audubon’s subject matter experts on positive youth development, camp program design/development, out-of-school-time programming, child safety/protection policies, and risk management in youth programs. They take on the responsibility of staying informed and maintaining a strong understanding of the evolving needs and trends in highest quality camp programs including, but not limited to, inclusive and equitable camper care, family engagement, and staff training and development. They are responsible for developing and managing program specific budgets and have a role in supporting fundraising for camp financial assistance and the administration of our sliding scale camp tuition program. 

This position is responsible for annual assessments of all of our nature camps and youth and family public programs through site visits, evaluation, and regular meetings with camp directors, education coordinators, and regional education managers. They also participate in regional/national conferences and initiatives that aim to increase the importance and value of nature play and learning in camp as well as how camps play a critical role in promoting environmental and climate literacy and lifelong stewardship of nature, particularly among youth, teens, and camp staff. 

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in education, camp administration, recreation management, or environmental science/studies, or similar degree PLUS seven or more years combined experience in camp administration or program leadership in environmental education 
• Ability to relate to a diverse range of perspectives and facilitate an inclusive and collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated ability to promote, embrace, and respect ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity and physical and intellectual disabilities 
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience writing and implementing grants
• Strong experience working across disciplines and departments
• Strong communications and public presentation skills
• Experience and ability to respond to safety and emergency situations

Application Instructions
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your ADP application.