Camp Registrar

Brigadoon Village invites applications for the position of  

Camp Registrar 

Reporting To: Program Manager  

Key Collaborators: Program Managers, Summer Director, Nursing Operations Manager 

Location: This full-time position is based out of our Halifax office, with flexibility to work from Brigadoon Village on Aylesford lake dependent on the needs of the programs throughout the year.  

Contract Term: Permanent, Full-Time 

Salary Range: $37,000 – $47,000 per year 

Who We Are   

Brigadoon Village is a non-profit recreational facility that delivers year-round camp programming that seeks to passionately transform the lives of Atlantic Canadian children and youth living with health conditions and other life challenges.  We help them reach their full potential through experiential learning, meaningful connections and exceptional fun.  

Brigadoon Village is located on Aylesford Lake in the Annapolis Valley with an office located in Halifax’s Hydrostone Market.  

Who We’re Looking For 

The Camp Registrar plays an integral role in the Brigadoon camper family experience. As the first point of contact for our camper families, the Registrar oversees our camper application process and provides support to the camp operations team. As part of Brigadoon’s strategic priorities, they are committed to Brigadoon’s camper first philosophies and play a critical role in supporting hundreds of campers each year.   

 Key Responsibilities  

     Camper Application Process 

• Manage Brigadoon’s camper database ‘CampBrain’ including, but not limited to reviewing and updating camper applications, reporting and custom reporting. 

• Support camper families through the camper application process. 

• Review all camper applications to ensure they are complete, providing follow up communications as required. 

• In conjunction with the Nursing Operations Manager, ensure each camper is medically approved to come to camp. 

• Support camper and family program evaluation and producing annual statistics, providing summary reports to both internal and external stakeholders. 

Family Communications 

• First point of contact for new and returning families via phone and email.  

• In collaboration with Program Manager(s) and Summer Director, develop and execute Brigadoon’s year-round family communication plan.  

Qualifications and Characteristics  

• Community college diploma/University degree in Recreation, Social Sciences, Education, Administration or Health Disciplines 

• Demonstrated skills including problem solving, analytical and organizational skills, innovation, and creativity 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment of competing priorities 

• A commitment to meeting Brigadoon’s mission 

• Police and Child Abuse Check  

• Excellent interpersonal, communications, and customer service skills 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Computer literacy 

• Experience using camp software CampBrain considered an asset 

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly and effectively 

• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle to be able to get to camp  

• Enthusiastic, passionate self-starter with excellent time-management skills  

• Collaborate team player, with solution-focused lens 

• Commitment to programming for children with health challenges 

 Brigadoon Offers 

• Full-time permanent position with competitive salary and benefits package  

• A flexible approach to schedule and work location where we put our staff first 

• A dynamic work environment where new ideas are encouraged, and brainstorming sessions break out frequently 

• An environment that supports growth in your role and challenges you with new opportunities 

• Brigadoon Village is committed to employment equity and aspires to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our community; we encourage all passionate, qualified candidates to apply 

Applications 

• We will begin screening applicants on August 19th, 2024. This post will remain open until filled. 
• Please submit both a cover letter and resume. 

• We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted. 

• An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer or will result in withdrawal of offer or termination of your employment. Checks may include one or all of the following checks: Reference / Employment Verification, Education Verification, Criminal Background and Vulnerable Sector Search