JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

MOTIVATE, INSPIRE, and TRANSFORM

THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDSTHEIR FAMILIES

These are the results you will be part of as the Executive Director ofAdam’s Camp

Our Purpose: The mission of Adam’s Camp is to maximize the strengths and potential of children and young adults with special needs by bringing together dedicated families with outstanding professionals and volunteers to provide specialized therapy programs, family support and recreational camps.

What We Do: Adam’s Camp began in Denver, Colorado in 1986 to provide intensive 5-day therapy programs, or ‘camps’ to children with special needs. Adam’s Camp is the only organization offering intensive, multidisciplinary therapyprograms, which create developmental breakthroughs for children with special needs,coupled with respite and support for the parents and recreation for the siblings.We also provide programs focused on fun, social connections and growth in independence for youth and young adults with special needs. Adam’s Camp is successful because we meet the needs of the individual and the family in a camp setting, where healing and hope are contagious.Adam’s Camp has served over10,000 children, youth and familiessince its inception 28 years ago and hasa proven record of solid leadershipand financial responsibility. To learn more, go to

Where We Are Going:In addition to enhancing and growing our services in Colorado,it is part of the Adam’s Camp vision to share our approach as a model for others throughout the community of people with special needs. To fulfill this exciting vision, in 2007 we began exploring the possibility of replicating our successful and unique programs throughout the country. Adam’s Camp has now expanded to three states in addition to Colorado. Each location offers their unique geography and traditions, while maintaining the core values of Adam’s Camp.

Adam’s Camp has all the building blocks in place to reach greater numbers of children with special needs.

We are seeking an Executive Director to stack those blocks into a powerful, leading-edge organization, and to then nurture it as it thrives.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Passion for the mission is uppermost, as is compassion and caring
  • Integrity, honesty and dependability are essential
  • The ability to balance visionary, big-picture thinking with a willingness to be “hands-on”

with programs when needed

  • A leader with a positive, motivational attitude who builds long-term relationships
  • A proven fundraiser with a track record of success
  • A skilled manager who motivates the team to deliver outstanding performance
  • An excellent writer and speaker, comfortable in the role of public figure
  • A strategic leader who applies persistence, determination and hard work to achieving goals
  • A financially knowledgeable person who creates and utilizes budgets and financial reports to manage and plan
  • Deep knowledge/understanding/experience of individuals with special needs and their families
  • Commitment to utilizing technology to keep the organization functioning effectively and efficiently
  • Understanding of the nonprofit sector through direct experience

What’s In It for You:

  • The opportunity to use the sum of your life’s experience and knowledge to capitalize on the accomplishments of Adam’s Camp and its continued development asthe premier therapy program for children with special needs in Colorado – and beyond
  • Leading a successful nonprofit organization with an excellent reputation
  • Being inspired by the children and families we serve
  • An active board that has demonstrated significant and consistent dedication to the organization
  • A staff that is passionate about the work and committed to the children and families they serve
  • A competitive salary that is consistent with similar-size organizations in the metro Denver area

To Apply: By Midnight, Sunday, November 30, 2014,please forward, via email, your cover letter (addressing how you meet “What we are looking for”), resume, and salary requirements to our transition consultant, Christine Soto, at . Please use “Executive Director Adam’s Camp” in the email subject line. All application information must be received via email – no hard copies will be accepted. No phone calls, please.

For more information about our organization, go to

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