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We offer an excellent benefits package which includes generous paid time off (vacation, sick, & holiday pay), a 10% 401k employer contribution after a 1 year waiting period, employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability for the employee. Additional spouse/dependent coverage can be elected at the employee’s expense. Complimentary meals are provided on-site. Lodging is offered for select management positions and is based on availability. Additional fringe benefits include a flexible spending account and an annual training allowance for personal and professional development.

Assistant Camp Director

 

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists the camp director in managing the daily operations throughout all seasons. Hires and manages the summer staff director and the conference staff director. Works with the summer staff director to select and manage a 6-person interviewing committee that is on-campus. Responsible for assisting with the summer staff recruitment and interviewing process during the fall and winter quarters. Supervises and works closely with the summer staff director to recruit, hire, schedule, coordinate, and supervise the 60 summer staffers hired each year. Works with the summer staff director and interviewing committee members to plan fun, educational programming for summer guests. Directs all aspects of the summer program. Supervises and works closely with the conference staff director to recruit, hire, schedule, coordinate, and supervise 50 conference staffers each season. Responsible for overseeing conference staff schedules and employee relations issues in the absence of the conference staff director. Responsible for assisting with daily logistics in the conference season. This position works closely with the sales and marketing manager to ensure logistical needs are met. Coordinates with other managers to provide excellent guest services and a memorable experience for all guests. Continually interacts with guests, taking action as needed to facilitate and enhance the camp and conference experience. Responds to guest concerns and inquiries in all seasons. Maintains excellent employee relations and a safe work environment. Supports all departments at Camp. Reports to the camp director.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s degree is preferred with one year of experience in supervision and management, preferably in a summer camp or other recreational facility with a broad range of outdoor and indoor recreational programs similar to Camp. Familiarity with business conference facility management is desirable. Must have work experience that demonstrates strong capability to create a congenial and productive team environment, delegate, and manage change. Tactfulness and flexibility are essential in working with diverse population groups. Must have supervisory experience that demonstrates effective leadership and management of employee relations on a group and individual basis. Experience must demonstrate a high degree of ability in the areas of problem identification and collaborative problem solving, decision-making and accountability for outcomes. Must have strong skills in diplomacy and effective conflict resolution in an organizational setting. Must be service oriented to meet the needs of guests, including Stanford alumni, students, staff, and faculty and business conference participants. Experience in program development and evaluation, and event planning is strongly preferred. Must possess excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Must demonstrate a strong commitment to celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion of staffers and guests alike. Must actively work to enhance the diversity of the staff population in order to improve both the guest and staff experiences. Must also work continuously to make Stanford Sierra Camp more welcoming toward and inclusive of guests and staff from underrepresented communities. Must have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Google Drive. Knowledge of Filemaker Pro, WordPress, and Squarespace is preferred but not required. Sound judgment, the ability to analyze problems quickly and accurately, and the ability to develop practical, effective solutions in handling and solving a variety of problems (program emergencies, logistics/scheduling conflicts, adverse weather conditions, numerous unexpected situations). Familiarity with Stanford University, or family camps and programs is an advantage.

SALARY RANGE MINIMUM  $75,000               RANGE MAXIMUM   $114,500