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Since 1893 – and born out of a desire to address inequity – Cambridge Camping has made out-of-school and summer programming accessible to children and youth from under-resourced circumstances. The magic of camp is at the essence of all programming, as camp represents a unique and special sense of community, mentorship, and connection. What began as a program to bring children from the city to the country to enjoy nature, has grown into an organization that has made it possible for over 25,000 children to engage in life changing summer and school year enrichment experiences.

            

Cambridge Camping’s current programs include:

 

  • CCAccess (1893): Referrals and scholarships for campers annually to attend camps and enrichment programs. 
  • Adventure Day Camp (1969): Summer day-camp for campers ages 5-13. 
  • Daybreak (1990): Summer and school-year-weekend camp for campers ages 5-13 impacted by trauma or disability. 
  • Workforce Development 4Youth (2015): Skill building job and leadership training for teens each summer. 
  • Weekend Camp (2018): Ongoing school year weekend programming focused on building community, skills and resilience. 
  • The Village Series (2018): Workshops for caregivers, out-of-school time providers, and teachers to learn together about working with children impacted by trauma and disability.
  • Vacation Camps (2020): School vacation enrichment programming that runs for 5 full days and serves middle school campers during February and April school vacations

Overview 

Reporting to the Co-Executive Director responsible for programs, the Program Director will ensure CCA develops and executes quality programing that results in positive outcomes based on each program’s core measures. They will have oversight and hands-on responsibilities for each of CCA’s current 7 programs and will be expected to participate in planning and executing program growth based on a strategic growth plan TBD. They will oversee program development, partnerships, recruiting participants, communications, staffing and training, safe operation, and evaluation of all out-of-school time programs, including; leading and attending Saturday Camp programs, School Vacation Camp programs, and Village Building Series and providing on-site supervision to the seasonal summer camp directors for Adventure Day Camp and Daybreak Day Camp. Together with the Co-ED, they will ensure that programs adhere to the current industry standards for health, safety, and wellbeing. They will need to be available weekends, evenings and school vacations with time off during the week to compensate. This is a full-time exempt position. 

 

Job Responsibilities 

  • Assist the Co-ED to strategically grow new programs and develop existing programs
  • Lead program marketing initiatives to increase awareness of organization and offerings
  • Deliver hands-on programming in the summer, and likely on Saturdays and school vacations
  • Represent Cambridge Camping in community network meetings and partnerships
  • Develop, recruit, and maintain a network of seasonal and contract staff
  • Hire year-round and summer seasonal program staff
  • Submit employment records and timesheet reports for payroll
  • Participate in annual program development and fundraising cycle
  • Participate in staff meetings, events, professional development and professional supervision
  • Identify other potential areas for growth. (Public policy/advocacy as an example)
  • Engage with the Cambridge community around all issues relevant to CCA programs
  • Together with Co-ED, design and implement ongoing staff training
  • Assess program quality and provide oversight, supervision and support to program staff
  • Ensure program outcomes, goals and objectives are met 
  • Strengthen CCA’s anti-racism and DEI work and commitments

 

Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required; relevant master’s degree preferred
  • Experience working in youth programs with youth from under-resourced circumstances
  • Experience working with youth and families impacted by trauma
  • Program development
  • 5 years’ experience in non-profit setting preferred
  • Building strong relationships within nonprofit, for profit and public/municipal communities  
  • Respectful, inclusive, and effective leader and developer of staff
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Social media and information technology knowledge and curiosity 
  • Loves working with children, and comfortable working with children impacted by trauma and disability who have social, emotional and behavioral health needs

Salary: $60,000-65,000

All staff must:

  • Clear CORI and SORI background checks.
  • Attend the preparation session before the April vacation week programs and prior to the start of our summer camp sessions.

Cambridge Camping Association provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

To apply, please send a resume to Sarah “Gordo” Littlefield at gordo@cambridgecamping.org