Friday, August 10, 2007

Camp Quality Seeks Director

Camp Quality Manitoba is seeking a Director. This is a volunteer position based out of the Winnipeg area. This position would be of interest to individuals interested in volunteer work in an administrative camp environment. Camp Quality Canada is a volunteer, non-profit, charitable organization that improves the quality of life for children living with cancer through camps, educational puppet programs and year-round family support programs. The Manitoba summer camp is located in Winnipeg.

The Camp Director is responsible for overseeing the Camp Organizing Committee (COC) members and meetings. The Camp Director acts to enforce the rules and guidelines to ensure the smooth operation of Camp Quality. The Camp Director works closely with the National Office, sending in requested reports, insurance applications and audit figures, etc. The Camp Director also supervises the administration of the camp budget and authorizes all expenditures before payment by the Treasurer.

Responsibilities
• Attend annual National Workshop
• Attend the full week of summer camp
• Participate in Camp Director conference calls
• Arrange with the Manager of Camp Programs for COC member training/refreshers every three years or upon significant turnover in COC positions
• Determine the location and schedule, and chair a minimum of monthly COC meetings
• Develop (with Secretary) all meeting agendas
• Select campsite and evaluate regularly for appropriateness
• Organize the annual mandatory staff training with the Manager of Camp Programs
• Establish and regularly review compliance to the annual financial budget and funding needs
• Provide designated reports to the Board Officers and Manager of Camp Programs as prescribed
• Oversee all camp preparations and volunteer staff

Send resume by mail OR email to:
Colleen Irvine, Manager of Camp Programs

Mail: 1444 Queen St. E., Toronto ON M4L 1E1
Send resume via: E-mail
For more information: www.campquality.com