Program And Campus Manager

Program and Campus Manager

The Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (AOEC) believes that everyone deserves the

ADAPTIVE OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER

BRUNSWICK, MAINE

Program and Campus Manager

The Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (AOEC) believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience adventure, community, and belonging. Through year-round adaptive recreation and education programs, we empower individuals with disabilities to build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections. We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, highly organized, and mission-driven Program and Campus Manager to join our passionate team. This full-time opportunity is a multi-faceted position including hands-on programming, supervision, grant writing, staff and volunteer coordination, community partnership, fundraising and sponsorship programs.

In addition, supervision of overall campus events and grounds is expected for quality programming. The ability to work closely with the Board of Directors will help ensure that growth of the AOEC’s impact and mission is expected.

The mission of the AOEC is to enhance the quality of life for all people with disabilities through adaptive recreation and education programs. The AOEC has two campuses, one is located in Brunswick Maine, and the other is a fully accessible lodge in Carrabassett Valley, Maine. Off campus programming takes place at various locations throughout the state. Program activities assist and enhance participants in gaining recreation and social skills, to increase physical strength, improve self-image, gain confidence, and develop friendships.

Participants benefit from physical and social activities that enrich their lives and contribute to community inclusion and acceptance.

The position of Program and Campus Manager will be located primarily on the AOEC campus in Brunswick. The person will fill the role of manager who oversees the

• Staffing
• Oversees day-to-day operations of program, program development and schedules
• Supervision of staff and volunteers
• Ensure all program spaces are safe, clean, and orderly
• Evaluate and conduct staff and job performance
• Ensure program quality
• Develop protocols for staff for health and safety of program and participants
• Programming
• Advertise program offerings in identified sources
• Maintenance of the program website and other social media sites
• Assign staff hours (with flexibility)
• Develop protocols as needed (safety, behavior, etc.)
• Assist in programs as needed, as assigned by Board of Directors
• Develop relationships with agencies, families, funders, and other program sites
• Oversee program budgets and purchases
• Visit other program sites as needed
• Training
• Provide or arrange seasonal activity training for staff and volunteers
• Ensure CPR and FA for all staff are current
• Review safety protocols for the program campus
• Encourage staff to learn new skills for program development
• Financial
• Assist with fundraising efforts and Board requests
• Write grants
• Oversee program budget
• Building and Grounds
• Ensure program spaces within and outside the buildings are secure prior to

• Develop written protocols for staff/volunteers

programs beginning, and when programs are completed, or other groups are on site

• Passion for inclusion, accessibility, outdoor recreation and the arts
• Excellent communication, organizational and relationship skills
• Ability to multi-task on a daily basis
• Successful grant writing experience
• Experience in the non-profit sector with a minimum of 3 years managerial

• Background and experience in recreation, education, hospitality, or related field

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must be able to work evenings and weekend as needed
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Current certifications in First Aid and CPR, or willingness to get certified.

Commensurate with experience

The Adaptive Outdoor Education Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.