Field Program Manager, Northern California
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Oakland
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionGalileo is a nationally recognized summer day
camp that's all about empowering young innovators to change the
world! With over 70 diverse communities served and hundreds of
thousands of kids inspired since 2002, we are a leader in the
Innovation Education Movement.Here, innovation, purpose and
personal development converge, creating an environment where your
talents shine, and your impact is celebrated. We invest, test and
continually iterate to sustain a culture that values. In fact, we
were named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to work for in
the Nation in 2023. We have also been on the Best Places to Work in
the Bay Area list more than 12 times, were named one of Forbes'
Best Small Companies in 2017, and a Top 100 Real Impact Company in
2019.If you are intrigued by innovation education, project-based
learning, and working in a professional, welcoming, kid-centered
environment, join us!Job DescriptionGalileo is looking for an
experienced leader to join our team as a Field Program Manager. As
Galileo grows our presence and sites throughout Northern
California, this role will be instrumental in creating a
best-in-class staff experience for our Camp Directors and summer
staff, which in turn will create an exceptional camp experience for
our valued families. The Field Program Manager will support camp
operations and marketing across the region. YOU WILL
- Manage a team of Camp Directors, creating professional
development opportunities, giving timely feedback, and ensuring
safe, welcoming staff teams that value belonging, joy, and camp
innovation & fun.
- Partnering with the Area Director, develop camp operating plans
for each managed site and train Camp Directors on all logistics and
operations.
- In partnership with the L&D team, develop content for
training Camp Directors , including facilitating retreat logistics
and content, developing coaching materials, and deploying coaching
capacity across sites.
- Create a community within your area and beyond through
networking, insight sharing, and participating in regional events
and activities to ensure that the critical elements of Galileo camp
culture are modeled to their staff and campers.
- Serve as an escalation point for your team on issues or
challenges that they do not feel prepared to resolve on their own;
assist in resolution that balances customer care and program
needs.
- Serve as an ambassador for Camp Galileo in Northern California
by providing support and management of marketing efforts to
increase enrollment across the area.
- Foster relationships in the community through building
relationships with school site partners and customers, developing
communications for schools, and representing Galileo at marketing
events
- Monitor and respond to feedback from customers and staff based
on on-site observation-to identify and mitigate challenges and
performance gaps
- Partner with our People Operations Team to hire, onboard,
train, and support our Camp Director team throughout the hiring
process and the pre-camp season. YOU ARE
- Strategic, organized and performance-driven. Problem-solving
makes you downright giddy. You look at the details of life through
a lens of optimization, measurement, and efficiency and feel
responsible for getting things done.
- Adaptable and action-oriented. You can manage a variety of
projects simultaneously. Changing deadlines? Multiple stakeholders?
Easy breezy. You manage your time well and are meticulous about the
details.
- A visionary collaborator. You can confidently contribute to a
creative vision and have the team-oriented mindset to work with
others to realize it effectively.COMPENSATIONWe anticipate the
compensation for this Full-Time, exempt position to be $70,000 -
$85,000. Exact compensation may vary and will be based on multiple
factors, including geography and professional experience. BENEFITS
- No-cost medical insurance (additional plans and options to add
dependents available at cost)
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- 401k benefits after 1 year of employment
- Flexible Paid Time Off - time off is not limited, and we
strongly recommend that employees take time off to rest and
recharge. Sick pay is accrued in accordance with local laws.
- Unlimited free camp for your child(ren), OR two free weeks to
be gifted (including AM/PM Extended Care)
- 15% Friends and Family Discount for Galileo Camps
- Priority scholarship nominations for Galileo Camps
- Generous parental leave and extensive support with leave
planning
- Employee Assistance Program, options for life insurance, and
more!
- Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000
inspiring changemakers! WORK LOCATION Hybrid position located in
the San Fransisco Bay Area. This position requires regular travel
within the region to be on-site at camp locations throughout the
San Fransisco and East Bay areas. Additionally, employees in the
San Francisco Bay area adhere to a hybrid office and work-from-home
policy, working at the office two days per week.Galileo
Headquarters is located at 111 Myrtle St, Ste 300, Oakland, CA
94607.Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Experience in multi-site staff management and managing programs
or services
- Experience with marketing and community communications
preferred
- Minimum 2 years experience working with K-8 education;
experience working at camps and/or out-of-school time programs a
bonus
- Minimum 3 years experience managing individuals and a team
- Experience with staff hiring, recruiting, training,
development, and giving feedback
- Ability to travel in and around the Greater Bay Area, including
to sites throughout the South Bay and SF Peninsula At Galileo
Camps, we value divergent thinkers who bring many different
experiences and viewpoints to the table! We also strongly encourage
members of underrepresented groups and people of diverse
backgrounds to apply. Additionally, research shows that while men
apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements,
women and other underrepresented people tend to apply only when
they match all criteria. If you think you have what it takes to be
successful in this role, we encourage you to apply.Additional
InformationDuring the onboarding process, you may need to complete
a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a background check, and mandated
reporter training (California only). More details will be provided
during your onboarding process. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
- Constantly operate a computer (including typing, reading)
- Frequently remain in a stationary position for extended periods
of time
- Constantly communicate in-person, virtually, and from a range
of distances
- Frequently remain in a stationary position for extended periods
of time, sitting or standing EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Galileo
Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit
discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We
comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that
allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential
functions of the job. To request accommodation, contact our People
Services team. Please note that our job descriptions are only a
summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or
comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and
duties ADDITIONAL INFORMATION During your onboarding process, you
may need to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a background
check, and mandated reporter training (California only). More
details will be provided during your onboarding process. COVID-19
All on-site employees will be required to demonstrate that they
have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they qualify
for an accommodation/exemption for medical, disability, or
religious reasons. Vaccination status will be confirmed only after
an offer of employment has been accepted and will not affect
consideration of any persons' application. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We
prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide
equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We
comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodation that allow
qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions
of the job. To request an accommodation, contact our People
Services team. Please note that our job descriptions are only a
summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or
comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and
duties
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