Job description

Who We Look For

We are building a staff team of people passionate about education and dedicated to our mission of inspiring growth and transformation in young change makers from around the world. We look for hard working and curious relationship builders who are committed to equity, inclusion, diversity and justice across gender, race, sexual orientation, and ability. We hope to build a team of people who think structurally and creatively and can take responsibility for co-creating our emergent environment centering community, regeneration, imagination and care.

Responsibilities:
Provide positive leadership to the summer camp program alongside the Camp Directors, and act as Camp Director in their absence.
Maintain sensitive camper and staff records.
Assist in the supervision, training, evaluation, and mentorship of the CRS seasonal staff, as well as with the facilitation of staff meetings and scheduling.
Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
Work closely with the seasonal team, including the Leadership Education Coordinator, Instructional Coordinators, and Projects Counselors and supervise quality programming aligned with LAJF’s mission and goals.
Manage daily Camp logistics including camper and counselor leadership roles, staff scheduling, camper assignments, etc.
Assist in the management of the seasonal program budget.
Provide administrative support to the Camp Directors, as needed.
Manage special events with Foundation staff members.
Order and organize office related equipment, supplies and space within the budget.
Must be able to handle unforeseen and/or emergency situations as they arise.

Requirements / Desired Qualifications:
Must embody the program’s philosophy of the program's commitment to equity and diversity.
Must be open to leadership through a reflective, growth mindset and to giving and receiving feedback
Must be professional in communication and conduct and respond constructively to challenges and unforeseen crises
Must be organized self-starter with ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple responsibilities at the same time
Should have prior administrative and supervisory experience
Should exhibit strong oral and written communications skills as well as computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel.
At times, position may require heavy work and ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Position requires frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as living and traveling daily on outdoor terrain.
Prior experience with Camp Rising Sun preferred, or other summer camps
Experience working, successfully, with adolescents
Experience teaching, developing curriculum, and/or constructing programs, preferably from a multicultural and/or international education and critical pedagogy framework

As required by the Department of Health, Camp Director applicants must be 25 years of age and/or possess a Masters degree. It is preferred that the Assistant Camp Directors meet these qualifications, however, exceptions may be made for qualified candidates. Applicants should be available to work in New York from June 5, 2023 to August 28, 2022.

PLEASE NOTE: Before hiring is completed, a full background check will be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: From $540.00 per week

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff and participants are required to be vaccinated.

Work Location: In person

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