The American Camp Association® (ACA) is a national nonprofit organization serving the more than 20,000 year-round and summer camps in the US that annually serve 26 million campers. ACA is committed to empowering camps to create quality experiences that build a world of belonging and growth.

We are looking for a full-time remote Accreditation Manager in the central time zone. Someone to join the accreditation team in implementing the Accreditation Program, liaising with camps and volunteers, and providing resources and education to members and camps.

What would you do if hired?

  • Implement the ACA Accreditation Program in assigned areas to increase the quality of the camp experience.
  • Recruit, engage, train, and develop accreditation volunteers essential to the delivery of the verification component of the ACA Accreditation Program in accordance with established policies and procedures to ensure the program’s integrity.
  • Manage the coordination of the volunteer peer reviewers for approximately 100 to 150 accreditation visits annually.
  • Manage accreditation-related volunteer committees for assigned areas that support the accreditation process as established by the National Standards Commission (NSC).
  • Respond promptly to accreditation related questions from individuals and camps engaged in the accreditation process.
  • Collaborate with membership team to provide program expertise and customer/member support to current and potential members.
  • Provide input for the development of accreditation training and resources.
  • Provide resource and educational support annually to 500-700 camps and 300-400 volunteers.
  • Understand and apply accreditation policies, procedures, and decisions as determined by the NSC.

What are we looking for in a candidate?

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent demonstrated experience.
  • Minimum 3 years experience with ACA (employee or volunteer) required.
  • Ability to maintain integrity and impartiality in the accreditation process.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft CRM or similar database.
  • Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

What salary and benefits do we offer?

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance for employee and dependents with limited employer contribution.
  • Retirement plan with generous employer match.
  • Generous time off-plans including sick, vacation, personal, and holidays.
  • Non-voluntary benefits include life insurance and long-term disability.
  • Voluntary benefits offered include additional life insurance, short-term disability, and other supplemental options for employee and dependents.
  • Salary: $58-64k annually
  • Anticipated Start Date: Nov/Dec 2024

Interested?

Send your resume to hr@ACAcamps.org!

This is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

The American Camp Association celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, or any other non-job-related factor. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

The American Camp Association works to make applying for positions accessible for all, including those with disabilities. If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please email us at hr@acacamps.org.