Outdoor Experience Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

OPTIONAL ON-SITE HOUSING IS AVAILABLE AS A TAXABLE BENEFIT

WORK LOCATION : Keyauwee Program Center, Sophia, NC

SALARY RANGE : $39,000 - $46,000 per year

REPORTS TO : Director of Outdoor Experience

FLSA CLASSIFICATION : Exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Outdoor Experience Manager (OEM) develops, retains, and increases girl and adult membership through planning and implementing engaging, dynamic outdoor programming. They are responsible for the overall camping and outdoor program management, including seasonal staffing, program design and delivery, program marketing, and risk management. The incumbent is responsible for providing outdoor programming in their assigned communities. The OEM builds and maintains strategic partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and interest groups in furtherance of the council's overall goals.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage outdoor experience programming in the council's jurisdiction that could include :
• Management of overnight, day camp and weekend programming
• Recruiting, training, and management of seasonal camp staff and year-round staff
• Coordinating services of all program and site vendors (food, supplies, program providers, etc.)
• Risk management, safety, security, and crisis communication plans
• Development and delivery of all program activities for assigned camps, program sites, and geographic regions.
• Build and maintain partnerships with area organizations, businesses and interest groups that enhance program offerings to our membership.
• Provide leadership, coaching, feedback and development to seasonal staff ensuring measurable goals and accountabilities for customer service and member experience are set and achieved.
• Provide program support, development and training to members and troops in assigned areas.
• Serve as an expert resource for staff and volunteers on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience program model, staying up-to-date and informed of expansion and changes in the evolution of the program.
• Establish and manage proactive risk management practices that address safety within the camp experience and environment for staff and participants. Provide leadership to staff in this area and in crisis response.
• Provide an annual calendar of program activities designed to meet the needs of girls.
• Conduct program evaluations. Develop and maintain a quantifiable evaluation process and report to senior leadership regarding achievement of outcomes.
• Design and implement a summer camp marketing plan to meet attendance goals and maximize attendance.
• Participate in the development of the budget for assigned programs, camps and sites and manage budget for assigned areas.
• Manage ACA accreditation process and ensure assigned program sites meet or exceed evaluation criteria to maintain accreditation.
• Engage cross-functionally with teammates to fully support annual council membership recruitment and retention plans.
• Advance the council's diversity, equity, inclusion and access goals by ensuring programs are welcoming, inclusive, and accessible; actively foster an environment of respect, equity and belonging in all internal and external interactions.
• Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS

Core Competencies

Qualifications

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls including the operation of computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; bend and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear within normal range for telephone use. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 35 pounds. The employee must have close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal, preparing and analyzing data and figures and extensive reading.

DISCLOSURE & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The statements above reflect the essential functions and qualifications for this job but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing. Employees may be asked to perform other duties as needed to ensure the smooth functioning of Council operations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.