Area Director, Midwest
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 24, 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.If you are intrigued by innovation education, project-based
learning, and working in a professional, welcoming, kid-centered
environment, join us!Job DescriptionGalileo is looking for an
entrepreneurial, operational leader to join our team as an Area
Director for Chicago territory. As we continue 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 Chicago 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 the 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 Chicago 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 &
BENEFITSThis 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 knowLOCATIONHybrid within
the Chicago Area, Illinois. The role is a hybrid of work-from-home
(remote) and onsite at Galileo Camp locations. Candidates must be
located within the geographic area and be able to commute 45-60
minutes to locations in and around Chicago on a regular basis
year-round and weekly during the summer camp season. 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, within 1 hour (especially in the summer), and make
trips to Galileo Headquarters (Oakland) and possibly to other
territories a few times a year. At Galileo Camps, we value
divergent thinkers who bring many different experiences and
viewpoints to the table! We also strongly encourage members of
underrepresented groups and people of diverse backgrounds to apply.
Additionally, 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 apply only when they match all
criteria. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in
this role, we encourage you to apply.Additional InformationPHYSICAL
DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be
made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
- Constantly operate a computer (including typing, reading)
- Frequently remain in a stationary position for extended periods
of time
- Constantly communicate in-person, virtually, and from a range
of distancesADDITIONAL INFORMATIONDuring your onboarding process,
you may need to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a
background check, and state specific training. More details will be
provided during your onboarding process. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYERGalileo 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, Skokie , Area Director, Midwest, Executive , Chicago, Illinois
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