Staffing Manager, Summer Camp Teams

Staffing Manager, Summer Camp Teams

Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp dedicated to empowering young innovators to change the world! Since 2002, weve inspired hundreds of thousands of kids across 100+ diverse communities, becoming a leader in the Innovation Education Movement.

At Galileo, innovation, purpose, and personal growth come together to create an environment where your unique talents shine, and your impact is celebrated. Were committed to fostering a culture that champions inclusion for all, continually innovating to ensure every voice is heard. We have been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation four times, including in 2024, and weve made the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area list over 12 times.

Come join us for a joy-filled summer in a mission-driven environment where youll be part of something truly special!

Job Description

Reporting to the Sr Manager of Talent Acquisition, the Staffing Manager, Summer Camp Teams holds a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient selection and hiring of seasonal summer staff across multiple regions. You will own the summer staffing journey from application review to offer acceptance, leading the development and execution of a comprehensive staffing strategy, utilizing competency-based hiring practices to assess candidate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit. You will also be an active partner in the overall staffing strategy to ensure each location of Galileo Camps has optimum staffing levels from the first day of camp to the last.

You Will Be Accountable for

Staffing Strategy and Execution

• Design and implement standard assessment and interview process to evaluate candidate qualifications, skills, and alignment with the role, using our competency-based hiring practices. Oversee the candidate assessment and selection process for seasonal summer staff roles, ensuring a seamless candidate experience that is aligned with the Galileo hiring standards.
• Collaborate with Field Team leaders to understand region-specific needs and develop tailored strategies to effectively fill all Summer Staff positions.
• Manage the candidate experience, ensuring timely communication and providing feedback to selection team members.
• Proactively monitor pipeline health and provide timely feedback on sourcing effectiveness to guide ongoing recruitment strategy.
• Identify and leverage a variety of recruiting and sourcing channelsincluding job boards, social media, networking, and referralsto build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Lead summer staff alumni retention strategy, through an intentional hiring experience and effective year-round engagement strategies.
• Hold ultimate responsibility for ensuring all camps are fully staffed by hiring deadlines, monitoring progress against goals, identifying risks, and recommending adjustments to strategy or goals as needed to meet camp needs.

Operational Excellence

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

Leadership and Team Development

You Are

Compensation

We anticipate total compensation for this Full-Time, exempt position to be $70,000-$80,000. Exact compensation may vary and will be based on multiple factors, including geography and professional experience.

Our pay practices are guided by a commitment to equity and informed by market benchmarking and internal audits to minimize bias and ensure fairness across all roles.

Benefits

Work Location

Remote, work-from-home, location is possible in the following states : California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Texas, North Carolina, New York, Nevada, Arizona, or Washington. We are currently only able to employ candidates who are based in the states listed here.

Employees located in the San Francisco Bay area adhere to a hybrid office and work-from-home policy. Galileo Headquarters is located at 111 Myrtle St, Ste 300, Oakland, CA 94607.

Schedule & Time Commitment

This is a full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week. While we prioritize work-life balance, there may be times when additional hours are necessary to meet deadlines and ensure the success of our programs. Additionally, HQ staff are expected to visit camp locations from June through August to experience camp first-hand and support our teams on the ground; 10-15% travel may be required for those located outside of a camp territory.

Qualifications