11/26/2025
Searching for a Director for next year's Young Peacemakers Week!
The steering committee of Young Peacemakers Week (YPW) 2026, is currently looking for a Camp Director for the third or fourth week of August, 2026. YPW is a one-week urban day camp in the Capital District, sponsored by Albany Friends Meeting (Quakers), with the goal of bearing witness to the Quaker Peace Testimony, i.e., a commitment to nonviolence and reconciliation in all spheres of life. It serves children entering grades 2 through 8, split into three groups by age. Each group has a teacher and a teen-age intern, supervised directly by the Director of Camp. Activities include typical summer camp activities, such as arts and crafts, music, non-competitive games, environmental experiences, etc., all focused on exploring peace and peace-making.
The Director’s main responsibility would be to develop a curriculum based on conflict resolution , cooperation, listening, and clear communication. They would be expected to schedule and facilitate steering committee meetings, which take place as needed, train and supervise teachers and interns, and problem-solve issues that come up. They also plan and facilitate events such as staff and parent orientations, and keep records of these happenings. Creating a budget and maintaining it, in cooperation with the treasurer, is another responsibility. The Director plans the opening and closing of each day’s camp session and helps throughout the day as needed, including mediation and crisis intervention. They would be expected to facilitate the short debriefing session after camp each day. They should be available to talk with parents, staff, and campers about any concerns, and to liaison with community groups, such as the United States Committee on Refugees and Immigrants. At the end of the week of Camp the Director writes a summary of the experiences at YPW, including items such as budget and finances, activities, registration, challenges and how they were met, etc.
The salary ranges from $2500 to $3000. The director needs to be comfortable with children and have had experience with a diversity of young people, be well organized, be flexible, have good problem-solving skills, and have a practical knowledge and experience of supervision. Persons who are interested are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, with a view toward being involved in the planning process. Please contact Anita Stanley at FIVE ONE EIGHT 441-7722 or meridiancomm AT earthlink. net, for an application and interview, or for more information.
