Gap Program Director

At Camp Glen Brook, we believe that staff deserves to be nurtured and cared for. In order to be a role model and a strong educator to others, you must also continue to be challenged, embraced, and mentored by others. This is a place where people learn to connect to the natural world and each other while cultivating a sense of wonder and excitement about stewardship and service to the world around them.

Job Overview

Gap Program Director Job Description 

Camp Glen Brook is a year-round experiential education facility in Southwestern New Hampshire. We are seeking the newest member of our year-round staff to serve as an educator, mentor, and director.

General Responsibilities

• Plan, market, direct, supervise, and provide dynamic gap programs for 18 – 21 year olds in keeping with Glen Brook’s mission.  Hire, manage, and support the Gap staff.
• Help with hiring, training, and management of Summer Camp Staff, and assume a leadership role in Summer Camp.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum for Gap programs and work with Glen Brook staff to coordinate interdepartmental overlap in the curriculum
• Plan daily, weekly, and monthly schedule for programs
• Hire and supervise Gap Program Instructor(s) and adjunct staff
• Oversee Enrollment process:
  • Follow all enrollment protocols and timelines
  • Communicate with applicants and families
    • Evaluate each applicant; check references, medical follow-ups, etc.
  • Maintain relationships with schools, guidance departments, and education consultants
• Plan and execute an annual program review and annual performance review of all gap staff
• Maintain membership and accreditation in the Gap Year Association
• Assume a leadership role in Summer Camp, and assist in management and training of Summer Staff
• Participate in spring school and family programs delivery at Glen Brook

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• A private home on-site.
• Being part of a meaningful and energetic community that is engaged in making the world a better place.
• Four weeks paid vacation.
• The ability to buy into our Health Insurance Plan.
• Pension after one year.

Visit www.glenbrook.org to learn more about Camp Glen Brook.

To Apply: Send letter, resume and salary requirements to:  

Mark Stehlik, Executive Director – [email protected]

No phone calls, please.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

• Love of teaching and mentoring youth, with documented and referenced previous teaching experience.
• Experience with outdoor education, mentoring, trip leading, farming, and cooking.
• Experience in a broad scope of environmental sustainability, and a passion for teaching both hands-on projects and classroom content on these topics
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent computer and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to youth development.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Clean driving record.
• Desire to impart respect and stewardship for the environment.