Gap Program Director

Company: Camp Glen Brook

Gap Program Director
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

Camp Glen Brook is a year-round experiential education facility in Southwestern New Hampshire. We are seeking the newest member of our year-round staff to serve as an educator, mentor, and director, and to bring a focus of environmental sustainability and homesteading skills to the development of the program. We are looking for someone to join as a leader in our passionate and productive community, with a focus on the Gap Semester Program, as well as our Spring and Summer programs.

General Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, supervise, and provide dynamic gap programs for 18 – 21 year olds in keeping with Glen Brook’s mission. Hire, manage, and support the Gap staff.
  • Help with hiring, training, and management of Summer Camp Staff, and assume a leadership role in Summer Camp.
  • Support other spring programs

Specific Responsibilities

  • Develop curriculum for Gap programs and work with Glen Brook staff to coordinate interdepartmental overlap in the curriculum
  • Plan daily, weekly, and monthly schedule for programs
  • Hire and supervise Gap Program Instructor(s) and adjunct staff
  • Oversee Enrollment process:
    • Follow all enrollment protocols and timelines
    • Communicate with applicants
    • Evaluate each applicant; check references, medical follow-ups, etc.
  • Maintain relationships with schools, guidance departments, and education consultants
  • Plan and execute an annual program review and annual performance review of all gap staff
  • Help to market the program
  • Maintain membership and accreditation in the Gap Year Association
  • Assume a leadership role in Summer Camp, and assist in management and training of Summer Staff
  • Participate in spring school and family programs delivery at Glen Brook

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Compensation at Glen Brook is based on experience, and exceeds the industry standard.
  • Meals provided when programs are running.
  • Four weeks paid vacation.
  • The ability to buy into our Health Insurance Plan.
  • Pension after one year.
  • Being part of a meaningful and energetic community that is engaged in making the world a better place.

Qualifications:

  • Love of teaching and mentoring youth, with documented and referenced previous teaching experience.
  • Experience with outdoor education, mentoring, trip leading, farming, and cooking.
  • Experience in a broad scope of environmental sustainability, and a passion for teaching both hands-on projects and classroom content on these topics
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Excellent computer and organizational skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Commitment to youth development.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability.
  • Clean driving record.
  • Desire to impart respect and stewardship for the environment.

How to Apply

Visit www.glenbrook.org to learn more about Camp Glen Brook. To Apply: Send letter and resume to: [email protected] No phone calls, please.
Contact Phone: 6038763342
Posted on: October 3, 2024
Location: Marlborough, NH
Job Type: Full Time
Population(s) Served: Youth - College, Youth - K-12
Region(s): Northeast US