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Executive Director

Camp Kee-Mo-Kee
Camp Kee-Mo-Kee
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Business Location:
Komoka-Kilworth, Ontario
Position type:
Full Time
Category:
Community Services
Work Place Location:
Hybrid (In Person and Remote)
Hours:
Hours are based on business needs and vary from week to week. Core hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. During summer camp season: Sunday afternoon to Friday evening, as needed. Requires some weekends and evenings with alternate times off.

Job Description

Job Duties:

  • Ensure the vision, mission and values of Camp Kee Mo Kee are promoted throughout every aspect of the camp and its business.
  • Support the Board initiatives, provide recommendations, and regular and timely operational reports
  • Strategic planning, development and delivery.
  • Make recommendations for organizational development and sustainability which are informed by frequent environmental scans.
  • Oversee all operations of the business and manage the camp assets.
  • Ensure the camp meets or exceeds all regulations regarding health, safety, food services and waste management.
  • Ensure program research, development, innovation, delivery and evaluation and ensuring OCA, and UCC standards are met.
  • Oversight of all employees and volunteers including recruitment, training, mentorship, evaluation and termination.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with all stakeholders (including participants, their families, employees, funders and the community).
  • Develop and execute a marketing plan.
  • Manage the operational aspects of the camp property maintenance.
  • Execute policies and procedures regarding capital asset projects.
  • Financial Management:
  • Working with the Treasurer and Finance Committee: develop an annual budget.
  • Working with bookkeeping services: monitor revenue, expenditures, and financial assets; manage payroll.
  • Risk Management:
  • Manage insurance policies.
  • Ensure compliance with policies and procedures regarding privacy, confidentiality, and records management.
  • Fulfill the role of the corporation’s Privacy Officer.
  • Manage contractual arrangements with neighbouring land owners and contracted resources.
  • Manage serious incidents consistent with policies and procedures, legal requirements, and expert judgment.
  • Explore grant opportunities and ensure successful grant application and implementation.
  • Manage donor, volunteer and fundraising activity.

Education

Post Secondary Education

Experience Required

Skill Set Requirements and Qualifications:
Required Criteria

  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a leadership role within the non-profit sector.
  • Post-Secondary education in a relevant field of study.
  •  An understanding of the positive impact of camp on youth.
  • Significant administrative/managerial experience, business acumen.
  • Highly self-motivated, self-managed, and able to work independently
  • Strong working knowledge of fiscal management, including creation and ongoing review and management of annual budgets, business finance, capital funding, contracts and partnerships.
  • Proven ability to lead effectively and co-ordinate priorities within and across departments.
  • Sound working knowledge of human resource policies and procedures with experience managing a staff of approximately 40 members.
  • Dedication to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Excellent computer proficiency.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language.
  • Current vulnerable sector police background check.
  • First Aid and CPR-C certification.
  • Current driver’s license and regular access to own vehicle.

Ideal Criteria

  • Experience with grant cycles, community fundraising or fund development.
  • Experience working for a camp or outdoor recreation-focussed organization.
  • Experience working with volunteers.
  • Familiarity with the United Church of Canada.
  • NLS certification.
     

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to move independently over a variety of natural terrains.
  • Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid and assist others in emergencies.
  • Able to lift and carry up to 22kg/50lbs.
  • Comfortable lifting, bending, stooping, stretching, sitting, kneeling, crouching, running.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather; including daily exposure to insects, sun, heat, cold and varying environmental conditions.
  • Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environment and other hazards.

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