The Keewaydin Foundation seeks a highly qualified and experienced camp leader for a year round position as Assistant Director of Songadeewin and Keewaydin Foundation Administrative support. Songdeewin of Keewaydin, a summer camp for girls on Lake Dunmore, Vermont, runs a full in-camp program as well as a wilderness canoe tripping program. This position requires full-time residence on the Songadeewin campus for the months of June, July & August, and local residence in Middlebury, VT and/or surrounding area year-round. Some travel for recruiting and conferences is required. Position carries a generous benefits package and four weeks of vacation. Part time, non benefited position with flexible off season schedule is possible for right candidate. To apply and to read the full job description, please send a cover letter and resume to info@keewaydin.org.

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Qualified candidates will have

• Experience working with and desire to educate children and youth, to help them grow and develop in positive ways
• A collaborative, team-oriented style of leadership; models strong leadership and cultivates leadership in others

• Positive attitude, proactive, professional approach
• Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills, and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of constituencies
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• High degree of creativity, curiosity, flexibility and strong work ethic
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic camp environment
• Enthusiasm for the outdoors and an eagerness to embrace the mission of Keewaydin Foundation

• Commitment to furthering outdoor learning opportunities and confidence building for girls community at Songadeewin

• Team ethos - enjoy living and collaborating with Songa staff of all ages and backgrounds to contribute to life in our camp community
• Passion for creating the magic of camp— a place where campers can explore, have fun, challenge themselves, learn new skills, build confidence, make friends, and learn to live in community

• Ability to develop healthy and appropriate relationships with campers
• Cultural competency and racial literacy
• An active concern for and understanding of environmental stewardship
• Wilderness canoe tripping and/or hiking/backpacking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of educational philosophy & aptitude for program development 
• Experience in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Wordpress
• Experience working with databases such as Campminder and Raiser’s Edge
• Bachelor’s degree minimum
• Fluency in a second language is a plus

Additional Requirements

• Ability to walk long distances across our 60 acre campus on uneven terrain to and from Dining Hall, Arts Village, groves, shower houses, and activities. 
• Ability to work in a traditional office environment, with significant computer time for much of off season
• Ability to maintain a high level of energy for extended periods of time.
• Ability to participate in games, sports, and physical activities on land and water.
• Summer camp schedule requires roughly 6 days on/1 day off per week at camp. 

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