Merrowvista Program Coordinator

Mission
We dare people to discover and celebrate the very best in themselves and others, inspire them to explore diverse perspectives and complex challenges, and embolden them to live courageously, engaging their full capacity.

Position Purpose
The Program Coordinator is a year-round position that works with the Director of Programs to plan prepare, and deliver inclusive, residential youth development programs, year-round, at Merrowvista, with a strong focus on the summer camp program. The PC is heavily involved with the running of programming in the summer and fall and helps to ensure that all state, American Camping Association, and American Youth Foundation program regulations are followed all year.

Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
The American Youth Foundation enthusiastically welcomes staff and participants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities. AYF seeks to continually assess our practices through a broad lens of cultural competency and is committed to taking action and evolving for the betterment of all we serve. We are firmly committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally, and all are highly encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

  • Ensures safety and quality residential programming through intentional program design, risk management and on the ground presence.
  • Creates and maintains a positive relationship with clients and their inquiries throughout the year, promptly addressing questions, concerns, and feedback.
  • Serves as a member of the Site Emergency Response Team as the Designated Program Leader in the absence of the Program Director during active programming.
  • Alongside AYF Client Relations Manager, oversee all aspects of the Merrowvista Camp inquiry management process.
  • Prepares and assists with the implementation of annual marketing plan for promotional materials, activities, and events in line with ideal client relations plan.
  • Assists with all seasonal program staff recruitment and hiring including planning and delivering staff trainings and post-season follow up.
  • Assists with program curriculum development. Directly oversees and supervises certain program areas in summer, supporting seasonal staff through observation and feedback.
  • Manages the production of participant handbooks and forms with the camp team.
  • Purchases program equipment, manages inventory, and identifies programmatic needs.
  • Communicates facility, administrative, and food program needs for the camp program in a timely manner.
  • Uses good judgement in risk management practices, and ensures program is in line with AYF policies and ACA standards.
  • Attends and fully participates in all team meetings.
  • Adapts well to changing work practices and policies as role can and will change to best serve client and youth needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a range of abilities to perform the essential functions.

Secondary Functions

  • Assists with summer scheduling and program design.
  • Represents site programs and AYF at local and national meeting and events.
  • Assists the AYF Communications Manager with Merrowvista’s online presence.
  • Assist with caretaking responsibilities throughout the year.
  • Other duties may apply as agreed upon in staff meetings, or as assigned by a supervisor.

Necessary Skills for Success

  • Ability to understand, promote, and actively include diverse perspectives and identities.
  • Training, classes, or life experiences addressing the most pressing issues shaping the lives of young people worldwide, particularly racial and gender equity, inclusivity, justice, ethics, and cultural competency.
  • Strong emotional and mental health is essential. Be able to exhibit good judgment, problem-solve effectively, and maintain efficacy to safely lead the team to what is in the best interest of participants.
  • Ability to maintain focus for extended periods while assessing risks and supervising others.
  • Communicate effectively with youth participants and adult staff across a wide range of identities and backgrounds.
  • Ability to respond to and direct participants and staff in an emergency.
  • Aptitude for fostering positive relationships.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills; should be comfortable speaking one-on-one and in front of groups, as well as with written correspondence across different forms of media.
  • Effective organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize competing demands, and management of deadlines.
  • Flexible, innovative, self-starter, and problem-solver.

Vision for all AYF Employees

  • Show commitment to AYF Core Values of best self, balanced living, safety, respect, responsibility, and inclusion.
  • Support the organization’s mission, vision, and ethics by displaying the following behaviors:
    • Integrity, openness and honesty, listening and understanding, giving and receiving constructive feedback, seeking a balance between personal and professional lives, dependability, and accountability.
  • Follow guidelines as described in the AYF employee handbook.

Preferred Minimum Education, Experience and/or Certification

  • 2 to 3 years direct or related experience and prior experience working with youth required. Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office with demonstrated skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and data management applications. Computer and database skills.
  • Wilderness First Responder, CPR and lifeguard certification.

Work Environment

  • Position is in Center Tuftonboro, NH. The PC is required to live on site in provided housing for the duration of the summer season, as well as during assigned program activities at any point in the year.
  • Part office, part outdoor environment workplace. Merrowvista’s site necessitates the capacity to move through rugged terrain. Attire is business casual with appropriate outdoor clothing as setting dictates.
  • Hours as required to meet job demands, generally Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. outside of peak program season.
    • Evening and overnight duty during the peak program season with ability to live on site and work six-day weeks in peak season.
  • Travel as needed for recruitment and meetings.

Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package are available, including:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement package.
  • Family accommodations during on-site required living periods.
  • Tuition discounts for dependents.

Nondiscrimination
Recognizing the full value of all, the American Youth Foundation affords equal opportunity for employment and program participation to all individuals on the basis of merit and/or eligibility without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 

To Apply
To apply, email resume to Program Design and Staffing Manager Nicky Gerome at [email protected]



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