Executive Director, YMCA Camp Edwards

• Program Development: Designs and implements engaging overnight camp programs and experiences that align with YMCA of the East Valley strategic plan
• Ensures activities foster camper growth, community-building, and positive youth development in an overnight camp setting
• oversees every aspect of the Camp branch's operations including program development, facility management, staff leadership, and community outreach
• re-engaging camp alumni and building a dynamic advisory board
• fostering a strong camp community, ensuring high-quality experiences for campers, and advancing the mission of the YMCA of the East Valley
• Leadership and Development: Recruit, hire and manage a seasonal team of up to 40 program staff, 5 food service staff and 1 maintenance staff member
• Fiscal Management: Creates, manages, and monitors the camp’s operational budget to achieve or surpass financial targets
• Financial Development: Directs fundraising efforts for Camp Edwards, including launching annual campaign and engaging key volunteers and leaders to secure resources
• Facility Quality & Safety: Drives facility enhancement
• Board and Volunteer Development: Leads efforts to re-establish and grow a local Camp Edwards advisory board
• Directs volunteer engagement to support camp operations
• Planning: Implements the YMCA of the East Valley’s strategic plan at Camp Edwards by developing and executing an annual tactical camp operating plan
• Leads marketing and communications to drive camper enrollment for summer and year-round overnight camp programs
• Partnerships & Community Outreach: Acts as the primary spokesperson and advocate for Camp Edwards, building strong relationships with local organizations, government agencies, and community partners
• Association: Serves as an integral member of the YMCA Executive Leadership Team, advancing the mission of the YMCA of the East Valley

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required
• master’s degree preferred
• YMCA Organizational Leader certificate required within three years from date of hire
• current YMCA leadership certification strongly preferred (Team Leader or Multi-Team Leader)
• 5+ years of progressive overnight camp people and program leadership experience in the YMCA or another non-profit
• solid facility management background
• familiarity with guiding projects through federal approval process
• managing programs with little supervision and oversight
• required to live at camp location all summer and travel to camp most weekends to lead weekend programs
• once housing is available Executive is expected to move on site full-time year-round

• motivated camp professional eager to build a program and culture that addresses the needs of local communities
• candidates with strong experience developing and expanding programs
• familiarity with unique camp needs including fresh water supply, water storage, generators, septic and propane services
• prepared for and able to responds to emergencies including floods and wildfire

Room and Board Provided