Programming Manager

We are seeking a collaborative team member who has a passion for Outdoor Education, Entertainment, and Events Execution.

An innovative leader in outdoor recreation, The Forge:
Lemont Quarries is a state-of-the-art adventure park designed to deliver unique year-round activities for adventurers of all ages and abilities. Park locations include The Forge:
Lemont Quarries, Maple Lake Kayak Rentals, and Whalon Lake Kayak Rentals.

We are seeking a collaborative team member who has a passion for Outdoor Education, Entertainment, and Events Execution. The Programming Manager will work directly with the Director of Programming to assist in the coordination, implementation and evaluation of all Forge Programming. This position will provide administrative support along with “boots on ground” leadership support for summer camp, events, festivals and school/corporate classes.

The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker who is comfortable in a leadership position while being a collaborative and contributing member of the team. They will be highly organized, comfortable with public speaking, and energetic with the ability to work independently. Regular interaction with the Director of Programming and other staff members includes weekly team meetings, one-on-one scheduled meetings, and regular constructive brainstorming and problem solving sessions.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude towards guests of all ages, third-party vendors, volunteers, and students of varied age groups. They will have a growth mindset and an enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of summer camp programming and educational offerings
• Manage and hire a team of seasonal camp staff while training, coaching, and mentoring to help build a strong company culture.
• Work closely with the Camp Director on camp operations including scheduling, training, staffing plans, and logistics
• Leadership presence a educational and entertainment programs, helping to problem solve and provide the optimal guest experience
• Refine and implement the training documentation for all educational staff members including Quarry Camp, Camp Coyote, and speciality camps
• Manage all required camper documentation and forms, parent communication, counselor manuals, parent packets, parent escalations, incident reporting, and check-in support
• Liaison with other park managers to provide a seamless camp experience for both camp staff, parents and campers.
• Assist in the day of execution of special events, festivals, races and concerts
• Oversee educational offerings for K-12 field trip programs that incorporate learning objectives that are consistent with the mission of The Forge Adventure Parks. This includes teaching education sessions for school, scout and corporate groups, and recruiting and scheduling other instructors as needed
• Build and oversee relationships with scout organizations. This includes the outreach , coordination and implementation of large council-wide events.
• Manage on-site pre-season camp preparations and post camp clean up, ensuring the organization and inventory of all programming materials.
• Assist the Director of Programming with event coordination for select events on shoulder seasons including holiday programming and festivals.
• Assist the operations team with projects and groups during the shoulder season on an as needed basis.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 2-3 years…