Education Program Specialist - (Camp Manager)

Job SummaryThe Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Agricultural Education Program-CTAE is hiring for a Camp Manager at Camp John Hope in Fort Valley, Georgia. Camp John Hope is an educational facility designed to provide Georgia's youth with a site for leadership and career development. The Camp Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the Camp John Hope FFA-FCCLA Center in accordance with the policies set by the Camp Administrative Committee. The Camp Manager is responsible for providing service to groups that utilize the facility and for developing new programs to attract FFA/FCCLA members and other groups to the center.Position DescriptionJob ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, deliver and evaluate camp programs to meet the needs and interests of FFA and FCCLA membersRecruit, schedule, and coordinate educational groups using the facilityPlan and provide high quality meals in the center's dining servicesProvide a safe and secure environment for campersPlan and coordinate general maintenance and housekeepingRecruit, hire, supervise, and manage full-time and seasonal employeesConduct sound financial management on a daily basisServe as the center's financial officerMaintain all camper and financial recordsPromote the center at local, state, and national Agricultural Education and Family and Career Science Education activities.Assist the Program Specialist for Camps in creating and implementing a long-range facility improvement plan and education program planServe as the caretaker of the facility. The Camp Manager will be required to live on siteProvide additional duties as assigned by the State Program Manager of Agricultural Education and/or Program Specialist for Family and Consumer SciencePreference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:Bachelor's degree or higherEducational experience preferred in Ag. Education or Family and Consumer ScienceCPR and First Aid certificationsAt least two years of camp experienceAbility to supervise staff and campersAbility to plan, originate, organize, and carry out daily and special programsAbility to think strategically and align goals and resourcesAbility to manage multiple priorities and work with diverse people and ideasAbility to work and lead in a team environmentDemonstrate collaboration, consensus-building, and networking skillsStrong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and subject matter skills are necessaryWell-defined organizational skillsCertifications to be completed during employment:Servsafe Food Safety ManagerCertified Pool OperatorOthers as neededConsideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received, we cannot provide application status information.It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices. The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and each associated State School is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. The GaDOE utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.High school diploma/GED and seven (7) years of program management experience; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Education Prgm Spec 3 (EDP032) or position equivalent.Additional InformationAgency Logo:Requisition ID: EDU0AN4Number of Openings: 1Advertised Salary: Comm. with ExperienceShift: Day JobPosting End Date: May 22, 2026