Camp Director | San Antonio, TX

CAMP DIRECTOR 

The Witte Museum, a history and science museum along the San Antonio River, has a dynamic team and community based environment.  The Witte Museum has 500,000 annual visitors and is a family focused museum.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Camp Director is responsible for managing all aspects of the Witte’s camp program. The Camp Director participates as a member of the Museum-wide team. The Camp Director reports to the Chief of Engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in generating activity, program and curriculum ideas in collaboration with Education Managers
• Compiles and manages rosters (Tessitura), email lists
• Acts as liaison between parents and Camp staff
• Manages major behavioral incidents
• Works with Chief of Engagement and Camp Educators on developing camp budgets
• Tracks Camp budgets
• Works with Security and Public Safety for emergency and/or First Aid issues
• Works with Reservations for all Camp registration inquiries/issues/refunds
• Manages website launch of Camp descriptions/registration
• Manages Camp advertising and social media promotion
• Attends and co-leads Junior Volunteer Camp trainings in collaboration with the Witte Museums staff
• Coordinates safety training for all Camp staff
• Participates, as a member of the Witte team, in assigned committees and working teams
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Museum Studies or related field
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Education, Museum Studies or related field

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Must have two or more years of formal or informal education experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Must have experience in Camp management

• Must be an energetic, enthusiastic individual with excellent organizational skills, the ability to work independently or as a team member
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Preferred: Bilingual: English/Spanish

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be in good physical condition, able to move moderately heavy objects (30lbs.), bend, walk, climb stairs, stand, and sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

The Witte Museum is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary: $33,000-40,000 annually

Closing date: Open until filled

Résumé and Cover Letter may be emailed to: humanresources@wittemuseum.org