Camp Inspire Summer Director

Camp Inspire Summer Camp Director  - Temporary contract position

REPORTS TO:  Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice

SUPERVISES:  Camp Interns and Counselors

SCHEDULE: 

• Summer Intern Orientation Prep – Mon, May 20th – Fri, May 24th (flex/variable hours)
• Camp Inspire Summer Intern Orientation – Wed, May 29th and Thu, May 30th
• Camp Inspire Set-up – Wed, June 19 and Thu, June 20
• Camp Inspire W1: Mon, June 24 – Thu, June 27
• Camp Inspire W2: Mon, July 15 – Thu, July 18
• Camp Inspire W3: Mon, July 22 – Thu, July 25
• Camp Inspire Clean Up & Reporting - Tue, July 30th and Wed, July 31st (flexible hours)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice, teachers, and interns to ensure that the program operates smoothly each day, over the three-week camp cycle.
• Co-facilitate summer intern orientation and training program.
• Coach and mentor Camp Inspire Interns and Camp Counselors.
• Observe and support the Confidence Camp workshops and all Confidence Camp Programming.
• Host daily meetings with interns and counselors including daily feedback ‘hamburger’ style.
• Ensure that all camp and workshop materials are prepared and set-up.
• Ensure that all community periods adhere to our values and activities are aligned with the mission and spirit of Camp Inspire and GMAHS.
• Work with DDEIJ to address any behavioral and/or performance issues with Camp participants.
• Oversees and/or hosts all signature events such as Closing Circle, Community Circle, Big Ups, Awards, etc.
• Respond and manage any parent issues and requests.
• Ensure that the camp runs smoothly, on-time and on schedule

ABOUT CAMP INSPIRE:

• At Camp Inspire at Gwyneddwe believe that girls should rule the world Or, at the very least, be equipped with the education, skills and self-esteem that leads them to believe that they can. Research has shown that by the age of 6, young girls do not believe that they are as smart as boys. As adults we often unintentionally compound that belief by steering girls away from careers that lead to the boardroom (i.e., technology, business, science) towards careers that are more ‘traditionally female’. We invite you to join us so that we can disrupt this pattern, together.
• We are seeking a dynamic Camp Director to confidently lead our small, yet mighty camp and inspire our student campers and student interns to soaring new heights.
• Camp Inspire was specifically created through a collaboration between our Enrollment Department and our Department of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice. The program is designed to serve as a community partnership to extend STEAM access to middle school aged girls and to serve as a method to expand our recruitment search and practices beyond our typical footprint, so that we can apply those learnings and benefits to our standard practices. We also aim to ensure that Camp Inspire participants reflect the racial, socioeconomic, religious and is reflection of the demographics of the Greater Philadelphia area.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong belief in the power of women and girls from all identities
• Have prior classroom, workshop facilitation or camp experience
• Ability to mentor and coach teenage and preteen girls with both warmth and accountability
• Flexible and adaptable nature
• Stage presence and demonstrated through strong facilitation skills and a confident persona
• Self and cross-cultural agility – self-awareness of your cultural identity and how it shapes and informs how you engage in the world and how others engage with you
• Openness to feedback and continuous self-improvement
• Prior experience or passion for STEAM and/or DEI centered programs a plus

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicant must be 18 years of age or older
• Must pass PA criminal background check and child abuse clearances
• Prior experience working at a summer camp, out of school time enrichment program or in another educational setting (i.e., teacher, etc.) preferred
• Prior experience developing and/or delivering curriculum, workshops or training preferred
• Passion for developing STEAM and leadership in young girls
• Be available:
  • Summer Intern Orientation Prep – Mon, May 20th – Fri, May 24th (flex/variable hours)
  • Camp Inspire Summer Intern Orientation – Wed, May 29th and Thu, May 30th
  • Camp Inspire Set-up – Wed, June 19 and Thu, June 20
  • Camp Inspire W1: Mon, June 24 – Thu, June 27
  • Camp Inspire W2: Mon, July 15 – Thu, July 18
  • Camp Inspire W3: Mon, July 22 – Thu, July 25
  • Camp Inspire Clean Up & Reporting - Tue, July 30th and Wed, July 31st (flexible hours)

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Stipend $5000
• Casual dress code
• Hybrid or WFH except as noted above

TO APPLY:  Please send resume and cover letter to careers@gmahs.org

This posting will close on May 2,2024.