Outdoor Education Manager
Stanwood, WA Outdoor Education
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Do you have a passion for the outdoors and for sharing the joy of God’s creation with students? Come and share this with the Puget Sound area schools and students by providing the leadership and programming for the Outdoor Education program at Warm Beach Camp. We have a diverse ecosystem, curriculum, activities and staff and are currently looking for a program manager to take it to the next level and build upon the foundation already established.


SPECIFICS & COMPESNATION: Pay rate will start at $20.00/hour up to $22.00/hour depending on skills and experience. 

Position starts as soon as possible.  This is a full-time, year round position of 40 hours a week. 

On campus housing may be available. 

Forgivable moving loan available to help relocate.

Paid Holidays, 2 weeks of paid Vacation, Sick Leave and paid PTO. 

Health Insurance, Dental, Vision and other insurance policies at no cost or small cost to the employee.

Dependent Childcare FSA benefit.

Retirement 403-b and company match.

Benefits also include the Christian community and eternal purpose in the work that you would do, great work environment and friendly staff.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Work collaboratively with Camp leadership and others to further develop Outdoor Education programs and education curriculum.
  • Work collaboratively with schools to identify program goals, classes, program schedule, etc. for each group.
  • Build staff teams to carry out the Outdoor Education programs.
  • Work collaboratively with the other program directors, incorporating desired elements of environmental education and stewardship initiatives into other programs.
  • Plan schedules, obtain resources, organize assets, and communicate effectively with other departments at camp.
  • Collaborate with camp staff in providing exceptional service to groups.
  • Provide safe experiences for guests and staff; adhere to Warm Beach Camp Ministries Safety Plan.
  • Develop partnerships and volunteers as a resource base for program/curriculum development and volunteerism.
  • Rigorously evaluate program effectiveness.
  • Support the marketing and communication of programs in a way consistent with and in cooperation with Warm Beach Camp Ministries brand guidelines and marketing team.
  • Maintain and enhance the interpretive elements of camp property with special attention to Warm Beach Camp's wastewater treatment plant area.
  • Work collaboratively with Camp leadership in the on-going development of facilities appropriate to the programs being offered.
  • Seek ways to make improvements to existing facilities consistent with quality control standards of the organization.
  • With appropriate outside input, maintain a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and stewardship.
  • Enhance Camp's connection to relevant agencies, locally and nationally.
  • Maintain the fiscal sustainability of the program.
Requirements

Minimum qualifications

  1. Have a sincere love for the Lord and a commitment to the Lordship of Christ in every area of life.
  2. Desire to inspire the wonder of creation in others.
  3. Communicates clearly in writing and verbally.
  4. Willing and able to work supportively with the education goals and limitations of the public schools.
  5. Is willing to support the philosophy and goals of Warm Beach Camp Ministries and of the Outdoor Education Program in attitude, speech and action.
  6. Has the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
  7. Able to take an "up-front" leadership and communication role, both advocating for programs and with hands-on leadership.
  8. Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office and incorporate basic technology in carrying out programs.
  9. Able to efficiently maintain administrative work of the department.

  

General Qualifications: The standard qualifications for being on Warm Beach Camp staff is being willing and able in good conscience to support our statement of faith, values and mission as an Evangelical Christian, non-profit ministry. We are looking for people who are willing and able to assist as needed, is teachable and willing to learn and great customer service.

 
 

MINISTRY STATEMENT

At Warm Beach Camp and Conference Center, our mission is to provide Christ-centered environments, experiences, and resources to draw people to God through camping ministries, conferences and events.