Employment Opportunties - Camp Ten Trees

This may be a fantastic opportunity for one of our GayZette members as Camp Director with Camp Ten Trees!  Get out your resume and apply apply apply!  Or take a peek at the other ways you can be involved by sending your kid to this wonderful camp that supports children and youth of LGBTQ communities or by donating.  Also, remember their   'We've Got Friends 'Round Here' fabulous auction on Saturday, April 10th at 6pm at the Westin.  

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JOB OPENING:  CAMP TEN TREES SEEKS SUMMER CAMP DIRECTOR FOR 2010

Camp Ten Trees is a nonprofit organization that creates a loving
and engaging youth camp environment for LGBTQ communities and
their allies.  The organization is rooted in the values of Courage,
Health, Inclusion, Play, Stewardship, Family, Acceptance, Integrity,
and Leadership as well as a Commitment to Social Justice.

Commitment to Social Justice:  Camp Ten Trees is committed to ending homophobia and gender variant phobia by addressing, through a Social Justice lens, the interconnected issues of oppression and privilege that foster inequality and thrive on keeping people divided.  Social Justice includes full and equal participation of all groups in our community, where individuals are safe, self-determining, and interdependent.  We hold each other accountable with regard to all issues of equality, accomplished through education and advocacy.  Social Justice is not an outcome, but an ongoing and evaluative process.

The Summer Camp Director's role is to uphold and implement Camp Ten Trees' mission, values, and commitment to social justice.  The Summer Camp Director is ultimately accountable for the safety, support, and well-being of the summer camp program community.  The successful candidate will have leadership experience at an organized camp or in a comparable setting.  The Summer Camp Director will possess superior management skills, be able to work independently and also lead a diverse volunteer team, and have a demonstrated understanding of the needs of LGBTQA youth and children from LGBTQ and non traditional families.

REPORTS TO:
Program Director

COMPENSATION:
Seasonal Position:  April 1 – September 30, 2010
Salary Range:  Depends On Qualifications – Applicants should include salary demand within cover letter.
Additional:  Room and Board during Volunteer Training (AUG 6-8) and Summer Camp Sessions (AUG 14-28)

JOB DUTIES:
1.Lead the selection and placement of all volunteer summer camp staff, with assistance from the Program Director as well as lead summer camp volunteers (i.e. Coordinators), once placed.

2.Plan and facilitate all volunteer summer staff trainings: Mandatory Staff Training August 6-8, 2010, on-site trainings, and other supplementary trainings.

3.Supervise and support volunteer summer camp staff in preparation for and during camp sessions, including the development of the Coordinator team and preparation with Medical, Mental Health, and Kitchen Leads.

4.Serve as the primary summer camp program administrator, except in the areas of processing camper registration fees and payment plans and scholarship requests and scholarships.

5.Assist the Program Director and Year-round Volunteers in building and sustaining networks through presence at outreach events and in the community.

6.Attend and report at meetings of the Board of Directors as a non-voting member, as needed.

7.Flexible hours are required, including some evening and weekend hours throughout employment period. Full-time residency is required for the following: Mandatory Staff Training: August 6-8, 2010; On-site Training: August 14, 2010; Session 1 – Children & Youth of LGBTQ and Non-traditional Families: August 15-21, 2010; Session II – LGBTQA Youth: August 22-28, 2010.

8.Maintain a minimum of 15 office hours weekly in the Seattle office, coordinating with the Program Director to accomplish shared tasks. Remaining weekly hours may be worked in or outside of the office.

9.Oversee on-site operations in accordance with American Camp Association (ACA) standards.

10.Coach staff and campers in emergency safety procedures. Create, monitor, update, and facilitate crisis management plan, including emergency procedures.

11.Directly supervise 5-7 lead volunteers (Coordinators) during summer camp program sessions.

12.Provide overall supervision, evaluation, and support; make disciplinary decisions regarding volunteer summer camp staff and campers as needed.

13.Communicate and work effectively with parents and guardians to address concerns, health and safety issues, behavioral challenges, special needs, and other questions.

14.Maintain high standards of health, safety, and security of campers and staff in accordance with Camp Ten Trees policies and procedures, the rental site, and ACA guidelines and policies.  Collaborate with those in the Coordinator of Health & Wellness, Lead Medical, and Lead Mental Health roles to implement a summer camp program health and wellness plan.

15.Manage camp budget, prepared by the Program Director, in accordance with the organization's policies.

16.Coordinate with Program Director to plan transport of all campers, supplies, and equipment to/from site.

17.Work cooperatively with the Site Manager to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the site and equipment.

18.Maintain, review, and file complete records of all summer camp program facilities, operations, volunteers, and campers.

19.Provide a post camp report to the Program Director and Board of Directors.

20.Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Bachelor's degree and/or appropriate certification with equivalent experience.

2.At least two years of supervisory experience in organized camping.

3.Completion of American Camp Association's Basic Camp Director training or the equivalent within the past three years.

4.Experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

5.Understanding of and commitment to organization's mission and values.

6.Understanding of and commitment to social justice.

7.Standard First Aid and CPR certification (can be attained within 30 days of hire).

8.Proficient with computer hardware and software including the Microsoft Office Suite.

9.Experience with QuickBooks preferred.

10.Able to lift 25 pounds and traverse quickly over uneven ground.

11.Must have a valid driver's license.

12.Must clear a federal background check.

TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter and resume to:
info@camptentrees.org
no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2010
OR
Camp Ten Trees, SCD Hiring Committee, 1122 E Pike ST, #1488, Seattle, WA 98122
must ARRIVE no later 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2010
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