Program Manager

Program Manager

Location: Bend, OR

Status: Full-time, salaried

Schedule: Full-time schedule based on an average of only 35 hours per week (fluctuates seasonally based upon the needs of the programs). Includes after school hours, and some school holidays (Bend-La Pine Schools).  Other hours are flexible with the ability to do work from home. 

Organization Background:

Camp Fire Central Oregon connects youth to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves. We build strong relationships and provide powerful youth experiences in out-of-school time programs where youth can learn, lead, have fun and be themselves. 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.

Our Commitment:
Camp Fire believes in the dignity and the intrinsic worth of every human being. We welcome, affirm, and support young people and adults of all abilities and disabilities, experiences, races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, religion and non-religion, citizenship and immigration status, and any other category people use to define themselves or others. We strive to create safe and inclusive environments that celebrate diversity and foster positive relationships.

People of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ2S candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Camp Fire is committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our applicants and employees with reasonable accommodations when requested. Camp Fire is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions. 

Position Overview:

During the summer, the Program Manager will be responsible for general program and staff management, leadership, and implementation of our SummerKids program.  The position entails office administration, project management, logistical support, and client services.  During the school year, the Program Manager coordinates all aspects of our Teen Service and Leadership programs, often acting in a direct-service capacity, and supervises our Camp Fire Afterschool South County Coordinator as well as our Playworks Certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Direct SummerKids, a weekly theme-based summer day camp for 100 youth in Kindergarten through the 6th Grade. Responsible for hiring, training and development of summer direct-service staff and leadership team which can include a Teen Counselor, Behavior Coach and seasonal leadership hires.
• Run Teen Service and Leadership programs. This includes monthly teen connects service projects and creation of a pilot job-pipeline program where teens can become staff at NSDC and SK as well as formation of a Youth Advisory Council to the Bend City Council
• Supervise and support Camp Fire Afterschool Coordinator - South County. This includes helping to launch a new site in Three Rivers School and a few select No School Day programs. Work with coordinator on program logistics including: behavior management, parent calls, staff performance, getting ready for registration, tracking enrollment, schedules and budgets, responding to youth safety concerns and establishing clear policies and procedures across programs.
• Work with other Program Manager to coordinate hiring, training and development of other direct-service staff and program coordinators.
• Manage CFCO Playworks certification by maintaining yearly training and observation requirements for accreditation, Liasioning with schools and training staff in the Playworks method.
• Observe programs, provide feedback, and work with program leads to gather program quality data and implement improvement plans

Other Job Duties/Expectations: 

• Become certified as a Trainer of Playworks and CampWell Mental Emotional Social Health trainings for seasonal staff
• Manage a safe physical and emotional space for youth through direct interactions with youth and parents and thoughtful behavior policies, including quickly responding to medical or behavioral incidents
• Be available to help with peer-to-peer conflict and emotional regulation of staff and campers

• Serve as added support/staff for Camp Fire events or programs which take place outside of normal work hours, such as staffing outreach events, supporting No School Day Camps, substituting at Afterschool as needed
• Perform general office and other various duties essential to operation of a small non-profit such as customer service and special projects based on individual skills

Skills & Qualifications:
Applicants who do not meet all of the qualifications listed below but present other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered. We strongly encourage anyone who feels passionate about this work, has a strong desire to grow their skills, and believes they have what it takes to thrive in this role to apply.

• Camp Fire Values: Willingness to embrace and champion Camp Fire values of positive developmental relationships, cultural competency and responsiveness and growth mindset
• Youth Program Skills: Understanding of best practices in youth program effectiveness, behavior management and risk management

• Leadership Skills: Including strong oral and written communication skills, ability to collaborate in teams and to motivate team members, understanding of tactical needs of a successful youth program, willing to take initiative and ask for help when needed

• Supervisory Skills: Competence to build, lead and supervise teams including delivering performance feedback, can independently solve problems, and ability to balance developing programs with strategic thinking, appropriately prioritize both big picture needs and small details in the moment
• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field (Ex: education, non-profit management); or 4 years experience managing, planning and executing youth programs or events; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: Valid Driver’s License, proof of COVID vaccine or medical exemption
• Physical Demands: Majority of work is performed in an office environment. During summers and program observations, employee will be walking, standing, running, bending, crouching or stooping. Employee will occasionally lift light and heavy objects. For some programs, employee must be able to spend the majority of time outdoors and tolerate a variety of weather conditions.

Compensation: Yearly salary starting at $45,000, with a final offer depending on experience

Benefits: Generous Paid Time Off (15 days per year to start), PLUS 16 Holidays (including 10 flexible holidays), Sick Time, $300 monthly health stipend after 90 days, paid professional development opportunities, travel reimbursement for any company-related travel, company-wide problem solving and continuous improvement training, and free programs for dependents.

To Apply: Camp Fire will begin reviewing applications immediately, interviews will begin in August. Position is open until filled.  Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation at any point in the employment process.

Learn more about Camp Fire Central Oregon at campfireco.org

Salary : $45,000