Ketcha Outdoors

Camp Ketcha | Scarborough Maine

336 Black Point Rd
Scarborough, ME
(207) 883-8977

Join Our Team!

 

Working at Camp Ketcha is a fun and rewarding job, please check out the available positions listed below!

We look for amazing candidates passionate about the work we do with youth families and the outdoors, and we have a variety of positions open throughout the year.

Please mail or email all applications to Liz Tully. LTully@campketcha.org

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Questions? Candidates, please give us a call at 883-8977.

 

Director of Advancement

Please consider joining our team! We are a year-round non-profit outdoor education organization delivering innovative programs in southern Maine. Our extraordinary location of 107 acres of forest, fields, and farm tucked between the seashore and the salt marshes on the coast of Maine has been in operation at this location since 1964.

Over the past 15 years, we have more than tripled our programs and services for the community. We have an ACA accredited summer day camp, a nature-based Farm and Forest preschool/kindergarten, barn programming, ropes/challenge course, and after-school and vacation camps. Additionally, we operate 2 locations of the Portland Gear Hub which recycles bikes and outdoor equipment to provide affordable access to adventure and transportation for families and trains youth and adults in outdoor pursuits. Ketcha Outdoor is licensed as a mental health agency, child care facility, and summer camp. We have an off-season staff of 35 and a summer staff of up to 140.

Position Concept: The Director of Advancement (DA) will ensure that Ketcha Outdoor’s programs promoting positive child and youth development are well known and resourced by our community. This knowledge will allow the community to both take advantage of and support these great programs. Additionally, the DA will promote and execute our larger annual fundraising events. Beginning in Fall 2021, the position will be a full-time salary position. The position will be based at our Scarborough location with occasional travel to our Portland Gear Hub locations in Portland and Oxford. Hours and days are flexible but must be available to work at events (evenings and weekend hours) and have their own transportation.

Reports to: Executive Director – Tom Doherty – tdoherty@ketchaoutdoors.org

Specific Responsibilities
Meet annual fundraising goals set with ED during budgeting process
Review development database needs and research options for selection.
Upgrade, update, and maintain our fundraising database.
Coordinate messaging and development work between Gear Hub and Scarborough locations
Engage in professional development opportunities related to fundraising.
In concert with Board and ED develop a vision and execute plan for a social media presence
Manage online and mail scholarship fundraising campaigns.
Lead Golf Tournament event to meet or exceed budgeted margin with volunteer support.
Plan and execute 12 Point of Entry (POE) Events annually across all locations.
Serve as staff advisor to the Board Advancement committee
Work with Board, Funders and program participants to identify POE Attendees.
Lead Capital Campaign preparation.
Lead Spring Fundraiser Lobster Bake event to meet or exceed the budgeted margin.
Supervise the Rentals and Development Coordinator to promote fundraising messaging, deliver excellent rental services.

Skills and Abilities Required
Able to take longer-term goals and break them down into tasks leading to that goal.
Ability to write clearly and persuasively.
Possess an aesthetic sense to be able to develop appealing written and electronic communication.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and stay organized.
Ability to plan and anticipate needs for the database refurbishment project.

Compensation
Starting Annual Salary will be $45,500 to $53,000 annual salary and the position will also be offered the Ketcha Outdoors benefits package which includes excellent health, dental, and vision plans as well as paid vacation and when criteria are met for a Simple IRA plan with a 3% match. After 120 days we will review performance, job structure, and pay rate and adjustments will be made to reflect the additional value to the organization that the incumbent is providing.

Due to the vulnerable nature of the people we serve we require a significant background check process, fingerprinting and vaccination for COVID and documentation of other vaccinations.

2021 Summer Day Camp Staff Openings

The responsibilities listed are brief statements and are not all-inclusive. Job descriptions and personnel policies will be provided. All staff must have CPR/First Aid Certification by the first day of camp.

Summer camp positions are 35-40+ hours per week. Traditional counselors work Monday through Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Early-care and after-care certain weeks may alter this schedule slightly.

Summer Camp Counselors & Seasonal Staff  –HIRING for 2021:

We are looking for Senior Counselors age 18+ and Junior counselors ages 17+ (16+ if they have completed the Camp Ketcha CIT/LIT program or similar type program).

Senior Camp Counselors: Work directly with a group of 5-16 campers ages 4-14.  Age groups are as follows:

  • Cottontails:  Ages 4-5, 1:5 camper to staff ratio
  • Woodchucks:  Ages 6-7, 1:5 camper to staff ratio
  • Chipmunks:  Ages 8-9, 1:6 camper to staff ratio
  • Bobcats:  Ages 10-11, 1:8 camper to staff ratio
  • Black Bears:  Ages 12-14, 1:8 camper to staff ratio

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age, have prior experience working with children and hold a valid CPR/First Aid Certification or obtain one prior to the summer.

Junior Counselors: Work directly with a group of 10-16 campers with a Senior Counselor.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 17 years of age or 16+ with child-care experience, or  if they have completed the Camp Ketcha CIT/LIT program or similar type program) and possess a valid CPR/First Aid Certification (local training available).

2021 Specialty/Program Positions

Program Area Positions:  Must be 18 years of age or older.  Program area counselors lead activities for groups of campers ages 4-14 in one-hour blocks.  We are looking for staff who are creative, enthusiastic about their program area, and work great with children.  This position runs Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

  • Lifeguards
  • Outdoor Living Skills Counselor
  • Environmental Education Counselor
  • Drama Counselor
  • Music Counselor
  • Sports Counselor
  • Ropes Course Counselor (2)
  • Arts & Crafts Counselor
  • Archery Counselor
  • Farm Counselor
  • Garden Counselor

Specialty Camp Counselors:  Must be 17 years of age or older, 16 if you have completed a Counselor-in-Training or Leadership-in-Training program at Ketcha or at another camp.  Specialty Camp Counselors work with a group of 10-12 campers with a co-counselor on specialty themed camps such a Pirates, Arts, Animals, Harry Potter and more.  Must be willing to be enthusiastic about a variety of topics and willing to follow through on lesson plans given to you.