Area Director, Northern California

Company Description

Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp dedicated to empowering young innovators to change the world! Since 2002, we’ve inspired hundreds of thousands of kids across 90+ 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. We’re 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 we’ve 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 you'll be part of something truly special!

Job Description

Galileo is looking for an entrepreneurial, operational leader to join our team as an Area Director for Northern California / Bay Area. As we look to define our presence in the region and grow our customers by 20-25% year over year, the Area Director will be the inspirational ambassador of the Galileo brand. The Area Director will ensure that Galileo is a first-choice camp for families in the area, that camps are tightly managed to deliver an exceptional experience with strong financial results, that our team of “Galileans” is inspired and supported to deliver exceptional customer service, and that there is a strategy to grow and evolve Galileo’s business in the area.

You Will Be Accountable For:

You will be the “General Manager” of the Bay Area Galileo territory, ensuring the Galileo summer programs in your region are the first choice camp for families. Your time will be equally split between the following essential responsibilities: 

You will lead the local strategy for Galileo’s growth:

• You’ll use available market data and knowledge of the community to develop a strategic growth plan, including identifying specific sites and projections for enrollment

You will own the P&L for a portfolio of sites:

• Secure and retain site relationships and negotiate facilities contracts that are mutually beneficial

• With the marketing team, develop an enrollment strategy to deliver expected results

• With the finance team, set revenue targets and manage the budget

 You will effectively manage the people for your team:

• In partnership with our recruitment and training teams, you’ll hire, train, and manage an inclusive team, including Camp Directors and other Field team members.

• You'll be part of and collaborate with the Field teams of other geographies, modeling our company values and mindsets to create and establish strong culture for all full-time and summer staff. 

You’ll deliver exceptional camp results: 

• You’ll evaluate the success of camps by reviewing staff and family satisfaction results and assessing camp quality through on-site presence.
• You’ll collaborate internally to prioritize program and systems improvements that result in a high quality camper and parent experience year round. 

You Are:

• You’re inspired by Galileo’s mission and purpose and can tell that story. You believe innovation education, project-based learning, and joyful camp experiences change lives. You can use storytelling to bring people along to your vision, knowing what resonates with audiences so that ultimately Galileo is a first-choice camp for families, staff, and our partners.

• You love being a general manager. You are committed to building strong, high-performing teams that are dedicated to Galileo’s mission, and know how to pull in resources both within your team and within the organization to solve recruitment, hiring, operational, and financial challenges. You are a strategic problem solver and hard-working do-er who can manage a variety of projects simultaneously. You are committed to quality, are prepared to put in long hours when necessary, manage your time well and can see the forest and the trees to get the best results most effectively.

• You are an entrepreneur who feels personal responsibility for results. You can read and manage a budget, do some quick analysis, and generate next steps based on quantitative and qualitative inputs. You view impact through the lens of measurable outcomes and hold a commitment to excellence. You're motivated by setting and achieving growth targets while improving the quality of our programs.

• You love the Bay Area. You have a passion for connecting deeply with the educational community and families who live there and are curious to unpack the story of your community and how Galileo can solve its summer programming challenges.

Compensation:

We anticipate total compensation for this Full-Time, exempt position to be $120,000-$140,000. 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.

Work Location & Schedule

This is a full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week Fall through Spring, with increased hours during Summer months. 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.

Employees located in the San Francisco Bay area adhere to a hybrid office and work-from-home policy, and are expected to be in the office 1-2 days per week in addition to attending occasional off-site meetings and events. Galileo Headquarters is located at 111 Myrtle St, Ste 300, Oakland, CA 94607. Additionally, the Field Program Manager is expected to visit camp locations from June through August to support our teams on the ground, 4-5 days per week, during the camp season.

Benefits:

• No-cost medical insurance for employees (additional plans and options to add dependents available at cost)

• Vision and Dental Insurance 

• 401k benefits after 1 year of employment

• Flexible Paid Time Off - time off is not limited, and we strongly recommend that employees take time off to rest and recharge. 

• Unlimited free camp for your child(ren), OR two free weeks to be gifted (including AM/PM Extended Care)

• Friends and Family Discount for Galileo Camps

• Priority scholarship nominations for Galileo Camps

• Generous parental leave and extensive support with leave planning

• Employee Assistance Program, options for life insurance, and more!

Work Location & Schedule

This is a full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week Fall through Spring, with increased hours during Summer months. 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.

Employees located in the San Francisco Bay area adhere to a hybrid office and work-from-home policy, and are expected to be in the office 1-2 days per week in addition to attending occasional off-site meetings and events. Galileo Headquarters is located at 111 Myrtle St, Ste 300, Oakland, CA 94607. Additionally, the Field Program Manager is expected to visit camp locations from June through August to support our teams on the ground, 4-5 days per week, during the camp season.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, advanced degree preferred 

• Experience in multi-site operations management, managing programs or services 

• Experience with setting financial goals and managing a P&L

• Experience with the local camp, education, or parent market

• Minimum 5 years experience managing individuals and a team

• Staff hiring and recruiting experience 

• Minimum 2 years experience working with K-8 education; experience working at camps a bonus

• Ability to travel throughout the area and be onsite frequently and urgently (especially in the summer) and make trips to Galileo Headquarters (Oakland) and possibly to other territories a few times a year. 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

• Constantly operate a computer (including typing, reading)

• Frequently remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time

• Constantly communicate in-person, virtually, and from a range of distances

• Frequently remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, sitting or standing 

Additional Information:

During your onboarding process, you may need to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a background check, and mandated reporter training (California only). More details will be provided during your onboarding process. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodation that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job. To request an accommodation, contact our People Services team. Please note that our job descriptions are only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.