Camp Pondicherry Director (Year Round)

Girl Scouts of Maine has an immediate opening for a talented, dynamic director for Camp Pondicherry in Bridgton, in Maine’s beautiful Lakes Region. The Camp Director is a year-round position responsible for managing all aspects of camp, including the administration of overnight camp, troop and family camp, off season events, and program events.

While a private apartment for year-round housing is available for this position, the only months the Camp Pondicherry Director must live on site at Camp Pondicherry are from May through August each year. Frequent in-state travel is required throughout the year. Additionally, evening and weekend work may arise during the year and is required during the summer.

Why join our team?

We are a mission driven organization dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place! We know that rest is essential. With a 4-day work week, 11 paid holidays, an extended end of year paid closure, 12 days of sick leave, and 2 weeks of vacation, we foster a healthy work-life balance. In addition to friendly and supportive colleagues, we offer great benefits including affordable health, dental and vision benefits as well as life & disability insurance, and professional development & training opportunities.

Girl Scouts of Maine is an organization rooted in activism and advocacy. We hold our members accountable to think, speak, and act in ways that ensure EVERY person feels they belong and can meaningfully participate in Girl Scouting. All who identify as Girl Scouts push for equitable treatment and justice both locally and globally.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all aspects of Camp Pondicherry programming to include: summer overnight camp, family camping and special events, throughout the year. May assist with planning and delivery of programs on other sites.
• Create Camp Program Curriculum for overnight camps, specialty program, and field trips.
• Work with Camp Program Team and Human Resources team to develop a summer staff recruitment and retention plan each year.
• Supervise and evaluate performance of Camp Pondicherry seasonal staff, providing ongoing training, coaching and feedback.
• Develop new revenue-generating opportunities to increase camp utilization i.e. events, retreats, etc. at our camps.
• Oversee all on-site camp rentals, ensuring a positive experience for rental groups.
• Develops guidelines, systems, and procedures to manage safety and risk. Ensure all programs comply with local, state and Girl Scouts regulations and meet American Camp Association (ACA) accreditation standards.
• Develop and implement camper recruitment and retention strategies, including direct participation in recruitment events and various community collaborations to increase camper registration and expand our membership.
• Provides quality customer service and maintains positive relationships with staff, alumni, parents, volunteers and campers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Twenty-five years of age or older (per American Camp Associate requirements)
• A minimum of two years’ experience in youth outdoor camping administration
• Prior supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to coach, train and supervise staff and to develop a climate of trust, respect and accountability (5 years’ experience preferred).
• Must have a valid driver’s license, access to personal transportation for business travel and proof of insurance.
• Must subscribe to the principles of the Girl Scout Movement and become a registered member of GSUSA
• Sound fiscal management experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel), Microsoft Teams and Zoom; experience with Camp Minder and a CRM system such as Salesforce desirable
• Demonstrated outdoor and leadership knowledge and experience.
• Understanding of risk management
• Willingness to obtain skill certifications, including CPR and Wilderness First Aid
• Proven oral and written communication abilities with an emphasis on active listening and customer service skills
• Effective team-builder, cross-functional collaborator and problem-solver
• Self-starter who can work independently and take initiative; is flexible, adaptable, organized and has a strong attention to detail

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position requires the ability and willingness to perform tasks that involve physical effort, which may include bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight.
• Ability to bend, lift and carry up to 40lbs
• The position also requires prolonged periods of standing and walking on rough and uneven terrain at camp.
• Position occasionally requires working in severe weather conditions or while exposed to wet, cold, and/or humid conditions.

WORK SCHEDULE/ AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Regular and predictable attendance
• Must be flexible and cooperative in fulfilling responsibilities and in meeting the camp’s needs.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as well as frequent travel are required
• Must be able to live onsite during the summer camp season June through August each year.

Thinking about applying?

Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply for jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000