Overview
YMCA Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, MN is seeking an experienced Program Director! This role will be residential May through September and remote/hybrid in the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons. The ideal candidate will be passionate about youth development, DEI and making camp accessible to all; have wilderness leadership experience including hiring responsibilities and leading teams of 60+ and strong experience in risk and safety. Excellent comprehensive benefits package and free membership and program discounts included with compensation ranging from $57,000-$72,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Please note that Camp Menogyn is highly remote, accessible only by water and does not offer year-round housing. Candidates should reside in MN during the off-season. Full job description and camp and community details below.
https://www.ymcanorth.org/adventure/posts/camp-menogyn-program-director-opportunity
Job Summary:
The Camp Program Director is responsible for developing and coordinating relevant programs, conferences, and retreats offered at the camp. The incumbent develops plans in consultation with the Camp Executive Director and/or Senior Program Director, with oversight by the Executive, to develop and market high quality programs and facilities offered at the camp on a year-round basis.
Qualifications:
Minimum age of 25 years.
Minimum of three (3) years camp or related experience
Minimum of one (1) camp season of supervisory experience.
Relevant previous experience in developing, implementing, administering camp or youth programs.
Ability to demonstrate considerable skill and experience in program leadership and management.
Experienced in outdoor living skills, first aid, risk and emergency management.
Demonstrated skills in group development, recruitment, training and the supervision of staff
Required Skills:
Adult and Pediatric First Aid & CPR/AED provided by YMCA or other certified organization (may be obtained upon hire but must be completed before an employee supervises youth)
Preferred Skills:
· Ability to become DQF (formerly DOT) certified driver.
· Bachelor’s degree
· Multilingual
About YMCA of the North
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
YMCA of the North team members exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values – caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility – as well as the association’s commitment to diversity and inclusion for those within and outside of the organization. Team members demonstrate cultural competencies and respect for all people’s backgrounds and incorporate cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into programming and organizational culture.
The YMCA of the North is committed to developing plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of communities being served, as well as providing team members with opportunities for learning and development to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion competencies.
