Friday, January 11, 2008

Camp Quality Manitoba Seeks Director

Camp Quality Manitoba is seeking a Camp Director. This is a volunteer position based out of the Winnipeg area. This position would be of interest to individuals seeking volunteer work in an administrative camp environment.
Camp Quality Inc. 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 just outside of Winnipeg.. There are seven Camp Quality camps in Canada; the Manitoba camp runs for one week during the summer.

Primary Responsibilities (but not limited to):
• Overall supervision of the camp: Camp Organizing Committee (COC) members, campers, volunteers, budget, fundraising, year round activity organization, etc.
• Schedule and chair a minimum of monthly COC meetings
• With the Manager of Camp Programs: arrange COC member training and annual mandatory volunteer training
• Establish and regularly review compliance to the annual financial budget and funding needs
• Provide reports to the Manager of Camp Programs as required
• Attend full week of camp
• Attend annual National Conference

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to follow and adhere to a budget
• Ability to maintain and develop relationships with donors (with Fundraising Co-ordinator)
• Understanding of group dynamics and group management
• Long-term planning for camp and Camp Quality Inc.
• Experience working with children and youth in a camp setting is an asset

Applications due February 15, 2008. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Send resume to/for more information contact:

Noelle Bowles, Camp Director
420 Cambridge St
Winnipeg, MB R3C 2A7

Fax: 204.783.9908
Email: noellebowles@gmail.com
Website: www.campquality.com

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