Join The Foundling

The Director of Youth Engagement & Recreation is a unique year-round role that combines summer camp and recreational program operations with special event planning and youth development across various child welfare programs at the New York Foundling.

The position is part-time (3 days/week) from September through June and full-time during the months of July and August.

Duties Include:

• Planning for the Camp Felix summer season:
  • Assisting with Camp Felix program planning and creating the camp schedule prior to camp start
  • Recruiting and interview Camp Felix staff members to work at summer camp (approx. 35 staff)
  • Assisting with camper recruitment and application process, maintain online database of participating campers
• Managing Camp Felix (while camp is in session):
  • Providing direct supervision to Assistant Director, Arts and Crafts Director, Athletic Director, Health Director and Social Worker
  • Managing all day-to-day camp operations at camp
• Event planning for Foundling youth (outside of the summer camp season):
  • Planning and implementing engaging, fun and interesting events based on topics relevant to Foundling youth – including field trips and holiday parties/celebrations
  • Designing and leading a Youth Council program which will engage youth in leadership development and advisory group activities

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Must be at least 25 years old.
• Must have the following experience:
  • At least 24 months of administrative/supervisory experience in a summer camp setting (Director role or equivalent)
  • Prior experience and/or solid knowledge and understanding of the needs of children in the child welfare system.
  • Proven track record of engaging children and youth in recreational activities and programs
  • Strong event planning ability focusing on youth related special events