Area Director, Northern California
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Oakland
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionGalileo is a nationally recognized summer day
camp that's all about empowering young innovators to change the
world! With over 70 diverse communities served and hundreds of
thousands of kids inspired since 2002, we are a leader in the
Innovation Education Movement.Here, innovation, purpose and
personal development converge, creating an environment where your
talents shine and your impact is celebrated. We invest, test, and
continually iterate to sustain a culture that values . In fact, we
were named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to work for in
the Nation in 2023. We have also been on the Best Places to Work in
the Bay Area list more than 12 times, were named one of Forbes'
Best Small Companies in 2017, and a Top 100 Real Impact Company in
2019.Join us for a joy-filled summer in a mission-driven
environment!Job DescriptionGalileo is looking for an
entrepreneurial, operational leader to join our team as an Area
Director for Northern California / Bay Area. As we look to define
our presence in the region and grow our customers by 20-25% year
over year, the Area Director will be the inspirational ambassador
of the Galileo brand. The Area Director will ensure that Galileo is
a first-choice camp for families in the area, that camps are
tightly managed to deliver an exceptional experience with strong
financial results, that our team of "Galileans" is inspired and
supported to deliver exceptional customer service, and that there
is a strategy to grow and evolve Galileo's business in the area.YOU
WILLYou will be the "General Manager" of the Bay Area Galileo
territory, ensuring the Galileo summer programs in your region are
the first choice camp for families. Your time will be equally split
between the following essential responsibilities:
- You will lead the local strategy for Galileo's growth:
- You'll use available market data and knowledge of the community
to develop a strategic growth plan including identifying specific
sites and projections for enrollment
- You will own the P&L for a portfolio of sites
- Secure and retain site relationships and negotiate facilities
contracts that are mutually beneficial
- With the marketing team, develop an enrollment strategy to
deliver expected results
- With the finance team, set revenue targets and manage the
budget
- You will effectively manage the people for your team
- In partnership with our recruitment and training teams, you'll
hire, train, and manage an inclusive team, including Camp Directors
and other Field team members.
- You'll be part of and collaborate with the Field teams of other
geographies, modeling our company values and mindsets to create and
establish strong culture for all full-time and summer staff.
- You'll deliver exceptional camp results:
- You'll evaluate the success of camps by reviewing staff and
family satisfaction results and assessing camp quality through
on-site presence.
- You'll collaborate internally to prioritize program and systems
improvements that result in a high quality camper and parent
experience year round.YOU ARE
- You're inspired by Galileo's mission and purpose and can tell
that story. You believe innovation education, project-based
learning, and joyful camp experiences change lives. You can use
storytelling to bring people along to your vision, knowing what
resonates with audiences so that ultimately Galileo is a
first-choice camp for families, staff, and our partners.
- You love being a general manager. You are committed to building
strong, high-performing teams that are dedicated to Galileo's
mission, and know how to pull in resources both within your team
and within the organization to solve recruitment, hiring,
operational, and financial challenges. You are a strategic problem
solver and hard-working do-er who can manage a variety of projects
simultaneously. You are committed to quality, are prepared to put
in long hours when necessary, manage your time well and can see the
forest and the trees to get the best results most effectively.
- You are an entrepreneur who feels personal responsibility for
results. You can read and manage a budget, do some quick analysis,
and generate next steps based on quantitative and qualitative
inputs. You view impact through the lens of measurable outcomes and
hold a commitment to excellence. You're motivated by setting and
achieving growth targets while improving the quality of our
programs.
- You love the Bay Area. You have a passion for connecting deeply
with the educational community and families who live there and are
curious to unpack the story of your community and how Galileo can
solve its summer programming challenges.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- This is a Full Time, year-round role. We anticipate the total
compensation for this position to be within $90,000 - $150,000 /
year. Your exact compensation will be based on a variety of factors
including geography and professional experience.
- Employee medical, vision, dental and 401k benefits provided by
Galileo
- Employee Assistance Program, Options for life insurance,
commuter benefits, and more!
- We believe that a balance between work and life is essential to
happiness and success, so work hard and take the time you need; we
offer a flexible PTO policy. PTO is not limited and we strongly
recommend that employees take time off to rest and recharge.
- Sick pay is accrued in accordance with local laws.
- Generous parental leave and extensive support with leave
planning
- Unlimited free camp for your child(ren), OR two free weeks to
be gifted (including AM/PM Extended Care)
- 10% Friends and Family Discount for those you love
- Priority nomination for Innovation for All (financial
assistance) scholarships for anyone you knowLOCATIONRemote in the
San Francisco Bay Area, California. Candidates must be located
within the geographic area. We are only able to employ candidates
who are based in the following states: California, Colorado,
Illinois, Massachusetts, or Washington.Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, advanced degree
preferred
- Experience in multi-site operations management, managing
programs or services
- Experience with setting financial goals and managing a
P&L
- Experience with the local camp, education, or parent
market
- Minimum 5 years experience managing individuals and a team
- Staff hiring and recruiting experience
- Minimum 2 years experience working with K-8 education;
experience working at camps a bonus
- Ability to travel throughout the area and be onsite frequently
and urgently (especially in the summer) and make trips to Galileo
Headquarters (Oakland) and possibly to other territories a few
times a year. At Galileo we value divergent thinkers who bring many
different experiences and viewpoints to the table. Successful
applicants start from a wide variety of backgrounds, and we
strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups and those
from diverse backgrounds to apply. Research shows that while men
apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements,
women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when
they match every criteria. If you think you have what it takes, but
don't necessarily meet every check box in this job description, we
encourage you to still apply. We'd like to learn more about you and
see if you could be a great fit for Galileo.Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Some lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs.
- Typing, writing, reading
- Seeing, hearing and speaking, both nearby and at a
distance
- Use hands and fingers to help with classroom supplies and
operate equipment
- Frequent sitting
- Standing, walking, kneelingGalileo Learning complies with ADA
requirements and may provide reasonable accommodations that allow
qualified employees to perform the essential functions of the job.
To request an accommodation, contact our People Services team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please note that our job descriptions are a
summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or
comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks and
duties.In accordance with local and state laws, you may be required
to complete certain steps after an offer of employment has been
accepted, such as a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a background check
and mandated reporter training, and/or provide additional
documentation for certain roles; this will not affect consideration
of any persons' application. On-site employees will also be
required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 unless they qualify for an accommodation/exemption
for medical, disability, or religious reasons; this will not affect
consideration of any persons' application. Galileo Learning is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and
harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities
to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
During your onboarding process, you may need to complete a
Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a background check, and mandated
reporter training (California only). More details will be provided
during your onboarding process. COVID-19 All on-site employees will
be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated
against COVID-19, unless they qualify for an
accommodation/exemption for medical, disability, or religious
reasons. Vaccination status will be confirmed only after an offer
of employment has been accepted and will not affect consideration
of any persons' application. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Galileo
Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit
discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We
comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodation that allow
qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions
of the job. To request an accommodation, contact our People
Services team. Please note that our job descriptions are only a
summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or
comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and
duties
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Vallejo , Area Director, Northern California, Executive , Oakland, California
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