• Team Program Facilitator
• Donor Relations Manager
• Summer Camp Counselor
• Program Instructor
Team Program Facilitator
Basic Function:
Assists Team Building Director in management, development, implementation, and evaluation of all ropes course elements and facilities. The Team Building Program Facilitator will be responsible to develop and lead programs, as well as help to maintain all Team Building elements and facilities. They will host and facilitate Team Building groups throughout the year, both during the week and on the weekends. The Program Facilitator will be required to help support the Environmental Education department during high demand times of the year. The Program Facilitator will work to ensure that the Team Building Department will achieve the highest standards and meet the mission of not only the department, but the YMCA and the best interests of Frost Valley.
Qualifications:
Must be 21 years of age or older, Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. Experience working with a variety of groups in a team building setting. Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to provide excellent customer service while maintaining a professional atmosphere.
Requirements/Responsibilities:
• Lead facilitator for all Team Building groups during the winter, spring and fall seasons. Including large group games, low ropes activities, high ropes elements, climbing activities, tube run, followed by group-appropriate processing.
• Work with variety of groups from 5-200 people, including children and adults.
• Provide excellent customer service, be friendly and attentive, and offer all Team Building guests and participants outstanding customer service.
• Assist with hosting and overnight supervision of Team Building groups as needed.
• Clean, inspect and maintain challenge course and other adventure based elements/equipment.
• Possess the ability to implement and model excellent risk management practices and maintain a safe environment for students and visitors.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in the outdoors under harsh weather conditions on uneven terrain.
• Help to develop new and cutting edge programs that will push Frost Valley into the forefront of the challenge course world.
• Assist with staff training for other departments such as Environmental Education, Conference, Day Camp and Summer Camp.
• Assist with maintaining communication with all support departments in relation to Team Building groups.
• Other responsibilities as designated by Director.
• All actions and decisions must parallel Frost Valley YMCA’s operating objectives, mission and core values.
Pay Rate: $60-$80/day + Great Benefits & Room & Board
Reports To: Team Building Director
For More Information: Contact Geneva Benton ext 301
DEADLINE TO APPLY: OPEN
Donor Relations Manager - Full Time
Basic Function:
To work with Development staff to cultivate new donors, donor relations, solicit gifts, manage gift acknowledgement and track contacts. Support the building of a strong alumni and volunteer network in pursuit of developing each individual participant’s potential to contribute their time, talents and monetary gifts to further Frost Valley YMCA’s mission and goals. Assist with alumni, donor and special events.
Education/Experience:
Associates or Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in a related field, preferably in a not-for-profit organization. Must have extensive computer experience, including but not limited to, use of Microsoft Office applications, internet, email, and databases. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. High level of organizational skills as well as the ability to prioritize work effectively. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Clean and valid driver’s license required.
Requirements/Responsibilities:
•Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters and other correspondence.
•Maintain foundation, corporation and individual donor files.
•Manage all pledge payment reminders and report on outstanding pledge payments.
•Prepare and produce general and donor reports, summaries; general and confidential correspondence as directed.
•Continually update and maintain database records.
•Conduct preliminary research on prospective corporate foundation and individual donors.
•Plan, design and coordinate outreach programs aimed at alumni/donor cultivation and fundraising.
•Coordinate and implement programs for gift acknowledgement, donor recognition and stewardship.
•Assist with the Board, committee, sub-committee meetings, alumni, fundraising events and special projects.
•Update and maintain Frost Valley YMCA’s publication and solicitation mailing lists.
•Guard donor privacy and confidentiality to the highest degree.
•Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development.
•Occasional travel and nights/weekends may be required.
• All actions and decisions must parallel Frost Valley YMCA’s operating objectives, mission and core values.
Pay Rate: $39,000-$45,000 per year plus GREAT benefits!!
Reports To: Director of Development
For More Information: Contact Linda Campbell ext 254
DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 26, 2010
Summer Camp Counselor-Part Time
Description:
Counselors work in diverse community settings designed to provide a variety of counseling and support to his/her campers. Duties vary greatly, depending on age of campers and specialty (see below). Frost Valley has 8 core values of honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, stewardship, inclusiveness, community and diversity. We strive to incorporate these into every day activities and ask that our counselors model these behaviors. Other requirements for counselors include but not limited to:
Qualifications:
Desire and ability to work with children outdoors
Ability to relate to one's peer group
Ability to accept supervision and guidance
Ability to teach or assist in teaching an activity
Good character, integrity, and adaptability
Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
Guide cabin groups to participate successfully and enthusiastically in all-camp events
Experience in outdoor living and camping
For More Information: Contact Dan Weir, ext 270
DEADLINE TO APPLY: OPEN
Environmental Education and Family/Group Program Instructor
Basic Funtion:
Program Staff are responsible for preparation, delivery, and follow up of programs offered through the Environmental Education and Family and Group Programs at Frost Valley YMCA. Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with students and guests of all ages. Frost Valley YMCA seeks to promote an awareness of the interrelationships of the natural world through the natural sciences. Frost Valley YMCA seeks to promote healthy lifestyle alternatives through individual and group decision making activities and structured socialization experiences.
Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Education, Environmental Studies, Outdoor Recreation, or a related field. Equivalent life experience is also accepted. Must have a firm commitment to working with children from diverse backgrounds and to guest service. Standard First Aid and CPR are required and if you do not have it you will be trained upon arrival.
Salary:
$55-65/day, Room and Board included.
Benefits:
Medical/dental/life insurance effective the 1st of the month, after completing 30 days
Eligible for YMCA retirement after 2 years with immediate vesting
Can participate on a pre-tax basis before eligibility and roll-over options available
Free internet access
Shared and individual housing with own private room
Professional conference/training opportunities with prior approval
On-site/Off-site training provided for environmental education, conference, and teambuilding activities
For More Information: Send Resume and Cover Letter to Brett Tillman, ext 221
DEADLINE TO APPLY: OPEN
