Job title: NC 4-H Camping Specialist
Company: North Carolina State University
Job description: Applicant required documents: Cover Letter, CV, Contact Information for Professional References.
Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number PG192826EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title NC 4-H Camping Specialist
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience ($70,000 - $75,000)
Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8-5 (nature of position will require work time outside the normal work hours)
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department NCCES 4-H/FCS TEAM
About the Department
The 4-H Youth Development program provides the leadership for teaching, research, and delivery of youth programs in North Carolina, within the context of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension.
Essential Job Duties
The Extension Associate (NC 4-H Camping Specialist) essential job duties include management of overall operations of the North Carolina 4-H Camps and Conference Centers, including but not limited to, programmatic, human resources, budgeting, and fiscal sustainability and facilities functions. This position is responsible for overall success for each 4H Center, each with a customized operation, audience, budget, facility and locations. Individual expected to guide Centers and their respective Directors with strategic planning, managing resources and solution and programmatic implementation. Position responsible for overall culture and performance management. Position is a leadership position and expected to have ability to lead small and large teams and influence others in formal and informal settings. Position will provide programmatic guidance and at times, lead and facilitate camp training.
Skills, experiences and expectations sought include:
- Success with budgeting, financial planning and analysis, fiscal and human resource management and accounting skills.
- Success in enterprise management including skills related to fee and cost analysis for multiple camping facilities and programs.
- Demonstrated proficiency with use of computer technology for financial planning, human resources, management and analysis including but not limited to PeopleSoft, Microsoft 360, and Google Suite.
- Strategic planning and implementation success for new construction and preventative facility maintenance.
- Strategic planning and successful implementation of plans and strategies for high quality youth camping programs to meet the evolving needs of families, youth and youth development professionals in NC 4-H.
- Leadership and management skills with direct reports in off-campus locations (camp directors and staff) to ensure business and programmatic goals are determined and met, and that budget projections are achieved and/or exceeded.
- Leadership skills for managing and facilitating large and small groups including but limited to the NC 4-H Camps team including Center Directors, Program Directors, the NC 4-H Camps Extension Assistant, seasonal staff and facilities and kitchen staff at each center.
- Successful Management experiences with facilities, infrastructure and properties.
- Innovative and entrepreneurial skills to optimize programmatic outcomes and revenue streams for the existing properties and facilities.
- Experience administering youth safety compliance policies and procedures to assure safe, inclusive, and healthy camping experiences for all youth.
- Ability to lead and facilitate camp and educational programs with youth including but not limited to team building, environmental education, and/or recreation programs.
Other Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Master's degree in Parks & Recreation, Youth Development, Human Development, Education, Business Management or similar field.
- Successful experience in human and financial management related to the operation of camps, conference centers or similar areas of work.
Other Required Qualifications
- Applicant must have demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
- Strong effective written and verbal communication skills.
- A commitment to varying background and the ability to work effectively with, and through others.
- Must be flexible, highly motivated and have ability to function with minimum supervision.
- Must be able to successfully interface with College and University level administrators.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five or more years experience managing camps and conference centers with strong skills in human and financial management.
- Experience in a University setting, working with young people is desired.
- Additional experience in marketing, proposal development and managing grants is highly desired.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
- Valid NC driver's license required within 60 days of hire.
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes
Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 08/28/2023
Anticipated Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant required documents: Cover Letter, CV, Contact Information for Professional References.
Position Details
Position Number 00002041
Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 112401 - NCCES 4-H/FCS TEAM
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or .
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * How did you learn of this opportunity?
- NCSU Website
- Job Alert (automated email from our system)
- NCSU Executive Search Services
- Monster.com
- CareerBuilder.com
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Other Online Job Board
- Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
- Job / Career Fair
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Professional Journal
- Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
- Radio / Television Advertisement
- Professional Organization
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
- NCSU Employee Referral
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
- Other
- * If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.
(Open Ended Question) * * Do you have, or will you have by date of hire, a Master's degree in Parks & Recreation, Youth Development, Human Development, Education, Business Management or similar field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience in human and financial management related to the operation of camps, conference centers, or similar areas of work?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have five or more years experience managing camps and conference centers, with strong skills in human and financial management?
- Yes
- No
- * Please briefly discuss your experience, if any, in marketing, proposal development, and managing grants.
(Open Ended Question) * * Please briefly discuss your experience, if any, working in a University setting, with young people.
(Open Ended Question) * * Do you have a valid NC Driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of your start date?
Application Materials Required
Required Documents * Cover Letter
- Contact Information for References
- Resume/CV
Optional Documents
Expected salary: $70000 - 75000 per year
Location: Raleigh, NC
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