General
Responsibility:
Oversees strategic areas of program delivery related to cultural appreciation,
community building and promoting a sense of vision for the future. Main
responsibilities include meeting with key administrative staff to monitor
youth dynamic and experience, and coordinating the delivery of all aspects
of the majority of camp-wide programs.
Minimum
Qualifications:
* Experience in organizing performance, festival, and/or sports events
for large groups.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others
based on knowledge of effective cross-cultural relations.
* Ability to establish works priorities, respond to unanticipated needs,
& work under pressure.
* Ability to work effectively as a member of a team; ability to manage
a team.
* Ability to network with staff and others within the local community
to bring forth talents & skills.
* Orderly, able to organize and handle copious information and multiple
tasks.
* Ability to adapt program ideas to suit varied ages, group sizes, cultures
& language abilities.
* Ability to take initiative and seek/accept guidance and supervision
as needed.
* Imaginative and creative.
* Ability to manage large groups of people/group dynamics.
* Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
* Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control.
* Desire and ability to work in a rural, camp setting.
* Fluent in English; other language abilities helpful.
* College graduate with at least one-year post school experience.
* Minimum age, 21 years old.
* Stage performance experience preferred, not necessary.
Responsible
To: Global Youth Village Director
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Determine format and individual elements of designated evening and
weekend programs and cultural events. The following types of programs
may be involved:
a. weekly Global Issues Nights
b. weekly evening cultural presentations
c. weekend cultural or issues oriented programs
d. General entertainment / fun (i.e. sports & games night or musical
performance)
2. Work with staff and youth to plan specifics of presentation and format
for each event
a. identify location, setting; ambience needed
b. identify supplies and other items needed to produce event
c. develop time line for completing tasks leading up to event, including
any necessary rehearsals or follow-up meetings; identify who's responsible
for what
3. Manage the successful completion of preparations and program delivery
4. Meet with Program Team concerning ongoing development of event plans,
and adjustments required to address overall program needs ("mood
adjustment" of population)
5. Communicate with art staff concerning anticipated needs for props,
decorations, special backdrops needed, etc.
6. Communicate with Kitchen Manager about any special meals, snacks,
or special foods to be part of any given event, including menus &
dining hall set-up ideas
7. Communicate with maintenance/program-set up staff about needs for
special furnishings, set-up, cleaning, etc.
8. Communicate with Stage Manager about content and length of program,
and lighting, sound or A-V needs
9. Arrange for a Masters of Ceremony for stage presentations
10. Draft initial schedule of events, with list of people involved,
to be communicated with scheduling and logistics staff for integration
into overall schedule
11. Contact scheduled guests to clarify/determine:
a. confirm performance date/time
b. directions to the GYV; transportation needs
c. program format, length, age of audience, location, etc.
d. identify special needs for equipment, props, sound/lights, etc.
e. identify other needs - meals, overnight accommodations, bringing
family or friends, etc.
12. "Publicize" events to the GYV
a. meal time announcements
b. communicate with counseling staff re event and any special needs
they should communicate with youth
13. Arrange for "strike"/clean-up crew after event
14. Evaluate and document each event, identifying areas for improvement,
ideas that work well, etc.
15. Evaluates program structure and activities at end of season, making
recommendations for following summer
Essential
Functions:
1. Ability to effectively communicate with youths and staff, and to
provide necessary instruction and training.
2. Ability to communicate to staff and youths the safety regulations
and emergency procedures in case of an all-camp emergency.
3. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental
and other hazards related to area.
4. Cognitive and communication abilities to manage large, complex event
management.
5. Ability to operate essential office equipment needed to carry out
responsibilities (i.e. telephone, computer, photocopy machine)
