Type: Full-Time, remote
County: Across the country
Agency: Camp Fire
Agency Description:
Camp Fire is an inclusive national youth development organization founded in 1910. With 49 councils in 24 states, Camp Fire creates safe spaces where young people can have fun and be themselves. We do this through a variety of powerful youth experiences and programs (i.e., camps, afterschool, in-school, and virtual), customized to meet the needs of youth, their families, and their local community. But the common thread woven through all our programs is relationships. This is how we support young people as they navigate the challenges of growing up in the world today and learn the life skills they need to thrive.
Job Description
The Program Delivery Specialist will oversee the ongoing creation and curation of core programming content, tools, and resources that are aligned with Camp Fire’s program framework and program priorities, with a primary focus on Camp Fire’s C.A.M.P.E.R initiative, Camp Accessibility, Meaningful Participation, and Equal Representation. The Program Delivery Specialist’s main objective is to ensure that core programming offered by Camp Fire is conducive to participants of all backgrounds feeling welcome, emotionally affirmed, physically comfortable, and able to participate fully, especially those whose identities have historically been excluded from quality social and learning experiences outdoors. Core programming includes but is not limited to activities and curricula; program structures, routines, and rituals; national projects and initiatives; and family/community engagement. Current program priorities include a focus on nature-infused programming, building developmental relationships, and creating diverse, inclusive, and equitable program spaces for all youth.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
A minimum of three years of related experience and/or training in curriculum design; or equivalent combination of education and experience, OR, Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Child Development, Education, Environmental Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field master's degree preferred.
Desired Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience:
• Have a minimum of three years’ experience working on topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in a formal or informal context including demonstrated experience in developing and delivering programs or training on diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. • Demonstrated understanding of overnight or nature-based programs. • Knowledge and experience in current best practices, research and trends in curriculum and instruction. • Experience facilitating small and large groups of adult learners, both in person and at a distance. • Strong analytical skills in data collection and analysis. Knowledge/experience in understanding statistics, educational research methods, and outcome evaluation tools. • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team and independently. • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. • Experience with indicators of program quality and program quality assessment. • Functions professionally and productively with or without supervision. Takes responsibility for producing quality work, setting realistic deadlines and commitments, and maintains ongoing communication with all parties.
Knowledge and Abilities:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures. Leadership Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; Gives appropriate recognition to others; Displays passion and optimism; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision. Quality Management Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Keeps up to date with the latest youth development, diversity, equity, inclusion, and access developments nationally. Strategic Thinking Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths and weaknesses; Analyzes youth and community needs; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions. Innovation Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
Ability to: Oversee ongoing management of core programming resources (curricula, toolkits), including prioritizing needs from network and establishing an ongoing process for request and review. ▪ Engage councils in the design, testing, and roll out process of any new/revised content. ▪ Evaluate and revise existing camp trainings to integrate and center diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in camp and other nature-based programming. ▪ Work with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist to scale best practices and lessons learned from C.A.M.P.E.R. Initiative across all Camp Fire programs. ▪ In partnership with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist, design a strategy for scaffolded learning across Camp Fire’s core curriculum, including defining scope, sequence, learning objectives and overall programmatic goals for new and existing camp activities and curriculum. ▪ Consult with Camp Fire councils to coach and provide technical assistance to camp program staff. This may include travel to Camp Fire councils to conduct observations, model facilitation, and train staff. ▪ Develop additional curriculum, toolkits, training, and implementation strategies for K-12 programs through the lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. ▪ Develop interactive, virtual professional development that supports implementation of core programming across diverse program settings. ▪ Facilitate trainings and provide support training materials to ensure effective use of Camp Fire curriculum and program materials. ▪ Encourage and engage Camp Fire councils in knowledge and resource sharing to increase high-quality resource production. ▪ Keep abreast of the latest trends in curriculum and instruction, positive youth development, current events, diversity, equity, inclusion, access, social emotional learning, and nature-based programming, and implications for Camp Fire youth and staff.
How To Apply
Application Instructions: Please apply on campfire.org (Program Delivery Specialist - Camp Fire National Headquarters | Camp Fire)
The following items must be included with your application.*** Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
-Resume and cover letter
***Please do NOT include documents that were not requested.
Application Deadline: N/A
Name of Contact: Nikki Roe Cropp
Contact email address: nikki.roecropp@campfire.org