What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director position at Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey?
Description
Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is looking for energetic, fun, organized, and caring staff to provide memorable experiences to girls in a safe and engaging Summer Camp environment! Lake Rickabear Day Camp sits on 332 acres of land including a beautiful 40-acre, spring-fed lake, perfect for swimming, pedal boating, paddle boarding, and row boating.
The Program Director will be responsible for coordinating and developing camp wide programs. They will focus on enriching campers' experiences by providing organized programs and all camp events to the day camp. They also oversee unit operations with Unit Leaders and Assistant Unit Leaders.
Immediate Supervisor: Camp Director
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Work with Camp Director in the planning and lead implementation of general unit program, theme activities, and theme days with the appropriate administrative staff.
- Attend all sessions required of position at Pre-Camp Orientation
- Work Cooperatively with GSNNJ Administrative staff, and rangers to ensure the highest level of safety, health, and activities for campers, and staff.
- Work with Head Unit Leaders on schedules, bus changes, and program ideas and needs.
- Offer assistance to units and reviews their weekly schedules.
- Work with Head Unit Leaders to brainstorm, develop, and execute badgework for units.
- Maintain master schedules of activities, and sites in use.
- Develop list of needs for: Business Manager, and Rangers of needed supplies.
- Develop Rainy Day Schedules with Head Unit Leaders, and Directors
- Effectively respond to council, camper, parent, and staff concerns when in office area.
- Promote high camper and staff morale.
- Must be able to stay and sleep over for at least one out of the three overnights
- Must be able to stay at camp until the end of campfire for the overnights not staying overnight for
- Perform other duties as requested by Camp Director.
- Follow all procedures established in the Camp Communicable Disease Plan to mitigate risks associated with communicable diseases including Covid19. Make suggestions to improve Communicable Disease Plan or implementation of Plan.
- Supervise and evaluate specialists.
Requirements
- Minimum Age: 18 years of age
- College degree or equivalent experience.
- Ability to organize, schedule and develop programs for special program units and all camp activities.
- Ability to motivate staff and
- Exercise good judgment regarding health and safety procedures and crisis situations. Knowledge of the Girl Scout program preferred.
- Must have proven leadership and training in all areas of program and supervision.
- Hold or be willing to obtain current certification of standard First Aid and CPR (training to be provided).
Physical Requirements
- Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching and ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds.
- Daily exposure to seasonal weather conditions.
- Must be able to work in a rustic camp environment with limited access to electricity, cell phone service and internet.
Daily Rate: $164 (new staff) - $169 per day (returning staff). This is based on a 8.5 hour work day, which translates to $19.29 - $19.88 hourly respectively.
Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Salary : $19 - $20
