Program/Summer Camp Director

Program / Summer Camp Director www.sfmountainkids.com Program Description Mountain Kids is a 14 year-old outdoor education and adventure program for children ages 5-16 years, connecting kids with nature, themselves, and each other through personal challenge, learning and fun. Program/Camp Director Desired Skill set: ● Self-starter, independent, resourceful, savvy, responsible ● Detail-oriented, multi-tasker, organized, excellent time management ● Excellent verbal communicator with parents, children and staff ● Kid-friendly, outdoor enthusiast and environmentally conscious ● Excellent judgment, problem-solving skills and flexibility ● Ability to coordinate logistics and handle the unexpected Primary Responsibilities: ● Assist with staff selection ● Plan and lead daily staff meetings - provide supportive team building environment ● Plan staff bonding events throughout the summer ● Plan and lead portions of staff training (May 23-27, 2022) ● Communicate with Director and Office Manager/Registrar ● Ensure all programs have needed supplies including art supplies, books, wilderness skills supplies, bandanas, t-shirts, all paperwork ● Organize, clean and order needed supplies ● Meet with Director on a weekly basis - willingness to hear and incorporate feedback ● Share program curriculum with counselors ● Oversee camp counselors performance, adherence to correct staff uniform guidelines (t-shirts, masks) ● Manage schedule and arrange substitute counselors as needed ● Be present at morning drop off and pick up (Mon-Fri, Drop off: 8am-10 am, Pick up: 3:15-4:30pm) to meet and greet parents, kids, counselors, at Patrick Smith Park ● Visit groups in the field to provide skills support, humor, a story, etc. ● Review curriculum and brief staff each week, gather feedback from staff each week ● Schedule guest speakers & field trip locations, dates, and times ● Additions or subtractions to scope of work may be made at any time, according to mutual agreement. ● Communicate with partners (i.e. SFPS, Audubon, , SFNF, City of Santa Fe) regarding pick-up and locations, as needed ● Plan and implement summer community building and fundraising event Marketing Coordinator This 5 hour per week position could be part of the above position if candidate has the full range of skills needed. We are seeking an individual with a passion for marketing, social media and communication with a growing audience interested in outdoor education.