Vacancy caducado!
Mountain Kids!
Assistant Director Opportunity
Mountain Kids! is an outdoor education and adventure program for children ages 5-16 years of age now entering its twelfth year of getting kids outside in the Sangre de Christo Mountains in Santa Fe.
Camp activities are all outdoors and experiential, and include hiking, games, team building activities, nature awareness games, arts and crafts, and imaginative play. We also offer backpacking, mountain biking, kayaking, nature knowledge, primitive & wilderness skills to campers.
We offer a low adult:child ratio for a quality experience in nature. Weekly staff meetings and a supportive environment aim to create a cohesive and harmonious staff team where everyone can learn and grow.
Successful Assistant Director applicant has a proven track record in the following:
Superior organization and administration skills
Excellent judgment and ability to handle the unexpected
Excellent problem-solving skills and flexibility
Excellent communication skills with parents, children, and staff
Experience managing groups of children and coordinating logistics
Excellent computer skills with knowledge of a variety of software (Google, Microsoft Word and Excel).
Knowledge of Active, Mail Chimp and/or Facebook and Instagram an asset
Office Duties:
Managing all aspects of Registration using Active Enrollment System, email, phone
Planning Summer 2020 Activities with Director and other Staff
Plan Staff Training with Director
Assist with Staff selection and onboarding
Plan and Confirm guest speakers & field trip locations, dates, and times
Communicate with parents and children via weekly pre and post-camp emails
General Office Work - filing, ordering supplies, organizing, mailing
Preparing, organizing and ordering camp supplies
Preparing paperwork for each week of camp
Highest Priority Candidates also meet the qualifications for Counselor:
Experienced outdoors person with knowledge of mountain hazards and preparedness
Experience and love of working with children, high energy level, excellent group management skills
Strong communication and organization skills
Creative, team player able to plan and implement camp curriculum with other leaders
Excellent problem solving skills, flexibility and able to think on his/her feet
Willingness to take initiative
Planning weekly activities with provided outline
Marketing Duties (additional duties, for the right candidate):
Create and send newsletter (with provided content)
Create and schedule social media posts some provided content
Research additional content: CNN, NOLS, etc.
PR: Press Releases to local papers
Print and Distribute postcards and flyers throughout community.
Market New Teen program
Manage Tumbleweeds and other Advertising opportunities
Proficiency in MailChimp, Wordpress, Facebook and Instagram required
Successful candidates require references and a background check.
Compensation: commensurate with experience and qualifications
To Apply: Please email a cover letter and resume
Deadline: January 31, 2020
Vacancy caducado!