Looking to Make an Impact in the Camp Community? - The American Camping Association® - Brief Article

Camping Magazine, Nov-Dec, 2001

The ACA national office has created a new position: Director of Knowledge Resources. The person filling this position will be a dynamic, creative, systems thinker and person of action. He/She will thrive on collaboration and building relationships to help the camp community access the most up-to-date information and knowledge through efforts at the national and section levels.

Once hired, this individual will work with Web resources, oversee the national conference educational program, give direction to Camping Magazine, and will work with staff already in place in Education Resources, Information Systems, the bookstore, the standards departments, research efforts, local ACA sections-- you name it!

The position is now open and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Desired qualifications: minimum of a master's degree in a related field, significant background in knowledge management, background in year-round camp administration, national event management and/or publications experience, strong communication and relationship skills, and extensive and successful work with volunteers. Our job announcement follows:

Director of Knowledge Resources

National membership organization in Indianapolis-Bloomington area seeks highly motivated individual to be directly involved in knowledge production and dissemination for the camp and outdoor program center industry. Skills: systems thinking, collaboration, and teamwork. Tasks: develop systems inside association and its local chapters to encourage cross-functional information sharing, establish direction and strategies for dynamic educational program, coordinate knowledge delivery systems including Web-based resources, and supervise national magazine production and national educational events. Fax or mail letter with salary requirements and resume to Executive Officer, American Camping Association, P.O. Box 181, Spencer, IN 47460. Fax: 765-349-0301. No phone inquiries. EEO.