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American Diabetes Association · 22 hours ago

Camp and Youth Programs Director

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$64K/yr - $70K/yr

2+ years exp

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is seeking a Camp and Youth Programs Director to deliver year-round event and engagement programming, webinars, and help run summer camp programs. The role involves managing multiple youth and family programs, volunteer recruitment, and ensuring the sustainability of these programs through community engagement and strategic planning.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Execute the youth and family programs strategy and deliver multiple programs across the Country

Lead a minimum of 6-in-person events, 4 webinars and assist with at least two summer camps

Serve as a member of the national camp team to execute standards, Association policies, family stewardship plans and ensure sustainability of all youth and family programs

Support quarterly program budget reviews (minimum) with stakeholders

Work closely with our marketing and camps teams to determine locations, timelines and a thoughtful year-round plan to support family engagement and youth engagement

Support content development and work with the Communications Team to ensure year-round communication with families

Willing to travel regularly and be onsite for events and camps as necessary. In the summer you will attend and assist at two summer camps and will be trained as a back-up camp director for summer camps

Manage the ordering, receiving and storing of all necessary supplies to execute a programming

Work with community partners to schedule events in their areas, i.e. Baseball outings, zoo trips etc

Execute the contracting processes for events and programs. Ensure facility contracts are reviewed and signed off by Legal and the appropriate supervisors

Implement Association medical, crisis, and risk management procedures

Execute long-term operations and business plan strategies to ensure sustainability of the programs

Execute the marketing and communications plan to increase brand awareness and participation in all programs

Attend Association and American Camping Association required trainings

Implement other programs and engagement as determined as part of the youth and family programs program strategy

Qualification

Event ManagementVolunteer RecruitmentProject ManagementYouth DevelopmentHealth EducationCommunication SkillsRelationship ManagementWebinar HostingComputer ProficiencyInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/work history in Health Education, Youth Development, Recreation, Public health, Health Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, Project Management, or another related field

Must be 25 years or older to meet ACA requirements for Camping Director Position

Minimum of 2 years of residential camp experience in a leadership or management role and/or two years of event planning and camp management

Experience in Project Management and event management

Knowledge and experience in managing key relationships

Knowledge of business requirements for managing summer camp programs

Experience in volunteer recruitment, development, or management with an emphasis on camp program delivery

Knowledge of interpersonal and relationship-building strategies in one-on-one and group settings across all levels of corporate, medical and community leaders, volunteers and staff

Demonstrated ability to achieve desired outcomes while responding to changing circumstances and priorities

Knowledge of hosting webinars and scheduling speakers for presentations/talks

Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

Proficient in computer-based information systems

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with variable hours including evenings and weekends

Ability to travel within the U.S. and the physical ability to move about the program properties in various environmental conditions

Strong desire to support people living with or at-risk-of diabetes

Benefits

A culture of recognition including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, appreciation awards

Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days and sick days

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), disability & life insurance, pet insurance and retirement savings

Guided by our mission, we provide top tier diabetes supply coverage through our medical benefits program

A company focus on offering mental health programs and work/life balance with most of our employees working remote