As an integral member of the Camp Administrative Team, the Operations Manager ensures smooth program logistics, external communication and scheduling. Coastal Camp at NatureBridge is a summer day camp designed to combine marine and coastal ecology themes with hands-on educational activities and games, providing exciting opportunities for discovery in the great outdoors. The role is a full-time, seasonal position beginning May  3, 2021. This position is expected to run 15 or 16 weeks, but the ability to offer programs depends on state and county Covid-19 restrictions, so we are unable to guarantee a minimum number of work weeks. The end date will be no later than August 20, 2021.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

• Communicate with Coastal Camp families to make changes and updates, answer questions and ensure readiness for camp each week
• Create camper groups and health and safety reports
• Create weekly staff and operations schedules
• Oversee daily camper attendance, including drop off and pick up
• Communicate with other operations and facilities staff to ensure a safe, comfortable experience for all staff and participants
• Experience, Competencies and Education 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and two years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in education or operations roles
• Proficiency with using CRM systems and G-suite
• Time management and organizational skills
• Customer service and communication skills
• Valid driver's license

Preferred:

• Previous experience with NatureBridge and/or Coastal Camp
• Experience in summer camps and/or environmental education
• Experience with Salesforce and Active Network
• Experience with education-related operations administration
• Experience creating staff schedules
• Experience or training in equity and inclusion work
• Involvement in relevant community service projects and volunteer projects

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates both in a professional office environment and in an outdoor setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly stand; walk up to 2 miles on uneven terrain. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.

Compensation 

• $16.25 per hour
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• Housing available in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
• About NatureBridge

Founded in 1971, NatureBridge provides environmental science programs for students in the world’s best classrooms—our national parks. Our mission is to connect young people to the science and wonder of the natural world, igniting self-discovery and inspiring stewardship of the planet. As the largest residential education partner of the National Park Service, NatureBridge serves more than 30,000 students and their teachers each year and offers programs in four national parks: Yosemite National Park, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Olympic National Park and Prince William Forest Park. In order to further our mission, NatureBridge is committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion and to promoting equal opportunity for students and staff in the field of environmental education. For more information, visit: naturebridge.org