Lead Education Coordinator & Camp Director

Responsibilities

Year-Round 

• Oversee all aspects of camp program and curriculum development, marketing, and registration in collaboration with staff in regional and statewide departments.
• Plan and oversee the annual budget for summer camp; ensure appropriate spending on all aspects of camp including staff, materials, etc.
• Recruit, hire, train and lead a team of approximately 10 summer camp staff.
• Act as a mentor and collaborator to the seasonal Assistant Camp Director and support the Camp Registrar team. Develop a positive and cohesive team atmosphere with year-round staff.
• Develop and teach environmental education programs and curriculum for school-based groups, youth, families, and the public. Work with Education Manager and colleagues to improve and innovate based on feedback.
• Support the regional safety committee by tracking, reporting, and analyzing incidents and safety trends. Incorporate public and camp safety updates to ensure the highest safety standards at sanctuaries during and outside of the camp season.
• Partner with colleagues from operations, property, and education departments to prepare for education vacation week and summer camp programs.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and camp industry rules, protocols, and practices, including all required documentation for staff, campers, and licensing agencies. Develop strong, positive relationships with local public health officials, community partners, and regional American Camp Association (ACA) staff. Manage and maintain compliance with ACA standards including accreditation for camp.
• Supervise marketing, registration, and communication with families before and during programs, and evaluation during and after programs with regional and statewide colleagues. 
• Engage with and support training and professional development for other education staff.
• Collaborate with regional staff to carry out sanctuary-wide public and staff events as needed. 

During the summer 

• Responsible for all aspects of camp preparation, training, camper and staff safety, customer service, program planning, and program implementation. 
• Plan, lead, and delegate responsibilities for camp staff training. During staff training: develop a cohesive, compassionate staff community, guide camp staff on how to teach about nature, using inquiry-based hands-on education techniques. Share techniques to support campers, and safety and emergency procedures and behavioral guidance.
• Have regular communication and updates with camp families and caregivers, especially responding to concerns and mediating conflicts with professionalism. 
• Oversee camp staff as they develop and deliver nature-related programs including kayaking.
• Provide support, energy, motivation, and a fun and inclusive community for the camp staff
• Ensure activities and lessons meet camp goals and outcomes and are appropriate for the abilities of campers. 
• Monitor and evaluate camp staff; provide feedback, program ideas, and guidance to camp staff. Manage concerns, complaints, and feedback regarding staff performance, including communication with Human Resources and other supervisory staff. 
• Provide guidelines for equipment use and maintenance; supervise staff to perform regular checks of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair in collaboration with the Property Manager.