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Program Manager / Summer Bridge Coordinator
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The
Princeton-Blairstown Center (PBC), is a 115-year-old non-profit that serves serves young people, primarily from historically
marginalized communities, by nurturing their social-emotional skills through
experiential, environmental, and adventure-based programming. The Program Manager (PM) plans, manages, coordinates, and evaluates
1-5 day programs for schools, CBOs, and university partners; including determining
program schedules, assign appropriate staffing, food service needs, and other
logistics. The PM also supervises and coaches seasonal
staff and runs PBC’s award-winning Summer Bridge Program.
SUMMARY
The Program Manager supports the Vice President of
Programs (VPP) and Assistant Director of Operations and Staff Development (AD)
in all aspects of program management, coordination, implementation, and
delivery at the Blairstown Campus. The Program Manager works closely with the
VPP in the establishment, coordination, and implementation of a broad range of
experiential, adventure-based, and environmental education programs at the
Blairstown Campus as well as the occasional off-site programs. The Program Manager
works closely with the AD to ensure that risk management is an integral part of
the daily routine at the Blairstown Campus. The Program Manager provides direct
supervision and professional support for Seasonal Experiential Education
Facilitators. The Program Manager will be on call as needed, and is expected to
work weekends throughout summer programming, and as needed, throughout the
year.
MAJOR DUTIES
- Develop, manage, coordinate, and evaluate progressively
sequenced, age-appropriate programs which address user group’s goals,
objectives, needs, and interests; develop and implement program schedules;
allocate appropriate staff; organize food service, transportation, and other
logistics; maintain records; and undertake assessment and evaluation of program
offerings.
- Supervise and coach staff as assigned and evaluate their
performance.
- Develop, facilitate, and debrief adventure
based/experiential education curriculum including adventure course, low and
high ropes course, rock climbing, hiking, canoeing/kayaking/swimming,
environmental education, and restoration programming designed to help students
develop 21st Century and social-emotional skills that include learning to
communicate cooperatively, problem solve, and work together to achieve common
goals.
- Utilize program evaluations and coordinator feedback to
make and ensure continuous quality improvements.
- Support the VPP and AD in providing ongoing leadership to
the Blairstown program staff and site.
- Assist in the coordination, development, and
implementation of Seasonal Staff training, Summer Staff training, Adjunct
training, and the onboarding of mid-season hires.
- Provide ongoing professional development training for all
program staff, particularly in the area of high ropes set up, risk management,
and facilitation.
- Ensure that all applicable state, legal, health and
safety regulations are being adhered to at the Blairstown Campus and during
off-site programs.
- Serve as a member of the Blairstown Marketing team and
actively market both traditional and non-traditional programming at the
Blairstown Campus to ensure continued growth.
- Take the lead and manage the Summer Bridge Program, and/or Adventure Education (Waterfront/High
Ropes/Special Programs), as assigned.
- Provide superior customer service to a diverse array of
PBC clients before, during, and after their visits to the Blairstown Campus.
- Assist in logistics, maintenance, and upkeep of the
Blairstown Campus’ equipment, programming areas, and physical resources.
- Work collaboratively with a diverse array of internal and
external stakeholders to ensure the successful functioning of PBC programs and
special events like Girls/Boys Leadership and Woodcutters Weekend.
- Participate in job-related training and staff meetings.
- Remain current on the developmental needs of youth.
- Perform statistical, narrative, and record keeping duties
as required including data entry.
- Demonstrate a professional demeanor which is reflective
of the values and standards of PBC in all formal and informal contacts with the
organization’s constituencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (Required)
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal
and external stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility,
professionalism, a commitment to lead by example, and dedication to the mission
of Princeton-Blairstown Center.
- Substantial professional experience working with diverse
children and adolescents in education, youth development, and/or experiential
education settings.
- Program development and implementation experience.
- Documented experience training and facilitating low and
high ropes courses, canoeing, backpacking, expeditions, and rock climbing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Outstanding customer service skills, group facilitation
skills, and logistical planning experience.
- Wilderness First Responder certification required or
willingness to complete within introductory (3-month) period.
- ARC Lifeguard certification required or willingness to
complete within introductory (3-month) period.
- ACCT Level I certification required or willingness to
complete when training schedule permits.
- Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to work
effectively and respectfully with a diverse team.
- Able to work long hours, including evening and evening
programs, in high stress conditions and be available to assume on-call duties
as required.
- Able to live and work in both outdoor places and urban
spaces.
- Able to lift and carry up to 40 plus pounds for extended
periods at a time while backpacking.
- Able to work in high places such as ropes courses and in
trees.
- Valid driver’s license and two years of driving
experience.
QUALIFICATIONS (Preferred)
- ACCT Level II certification.
- Experience managing equipment and inventory.
- Experience in the area of risk management.
- Possess or be working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in a
related field.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Salary range
$45-$50k, shared partially furnished modern house with private room, utilities,
and food (valued at $20k), excellent time off package (3 weeks of vacation, 6
sick days, 11 holidays, 1 Heritage Day, 4 wellness days), generous health
care/dental/vision package, 3% employer contribution to 401k with potential for
additional 2% match, potential bonus, $1,000 annual professional development
funds.
Start January 22, 2024.
BIPOC are
strongly encouraged to apply. PBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to
inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its work
and staffing.
Please have three (3) references submit an online reference form at: https://tinyurl.com/pmreferenceform
For more information please contact Mark
DeBiasse at mdebiasse@princetonblairstown.org
or 908-362-6765 x4