Bowie State University
Events & Youth Camp Manager (Open)
Bowie State University's Conference & Event Services team is seeking a highly organized and knowledgeable Events & Youth Camp Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and management of university-hosted and external youth camps, programs, and events. This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with the State of Maryland and Prince George's County regulations for youth programming and supports the university's external event rental operations. Duties & Responsibilities
Youth Camps & Programs Coordination Serve as the lead manager for all youth camps and programs hosted on campus. Ensure full compliance with all State of Maryland and Prince George's County regulations governing youth camps, including but not limited to: staff background checks and fingerprinting, child protection and safety training, emergency management and response plans, medical and consent documentation. Maintain accurate records of required documentation and coordinate with internal departments (e.g., HR, Risk Management, Campus Safety) to meet compliance standards. Support university-sponsored and external youth programs from inquiry through post-program wrap-up, ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality experience for all participants. Event Management Assist with coordination and execution of campus events, including university functions and external rentals. Serve as a point of contact for external groups renting space, helping them navigate university processes and ensuring contract requirements are met. Support logistics such as space reservations, setup/teardown, A/V coordination, catering, and guest services. Work closely with campus partners (Facilities, Public Safety, Dining Services, etc.) to ensure seamless event execution. Administrative & Operational Support Help process external rental contracts, track event details, and maintain scheduling documentation in event management software. Communicate and coordinate with clients, vendors, and university departments as needed. Work with the Accounting Specialist to coordinate billing, invoicing, and payments. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Recreation, Hospitality, Education, or related field. Minimum 2 years of experience managing youth camps or programs in Maryland. Thorough knowledge of State of Maryland COMAR regulations and compliance requirements for youth programs. At least 2 years of event planning or coordination experience. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours as required by event schedules. Additional Job Information: Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement account. This position is a full-time, in-person role with the expectation that additional hours, including nights and weekends, may be necessary to meet deadlines and support events. Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students. Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program. The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business. Employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.
Bowie State University's Conference & Event Services team is seeking a highly organized and knowledgeable Events & Youth Camp Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and management of university-hosted and external youth camps, programs, and events. This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with the State of Maryland and Prince George's County regulations for youth programming and supports the university's external event rental operations. Duties & Responsibilities
Youth Camps & Programs Coordination Serve as the lead manager for all youth camps and programs hosted on campus. Ensure full compliance with all State of Maryland and Prince George's County regulations governing youth camps, including but not limited to: staff background checks and fingerprinting, child protection and safety training, emergency management and response plans, medical and consent documentation. Maintain accurate records of required documentation and coordinate with internal departments (e.g., HR, Risk Management, Campus Safety) to meet compliance standards. Support university-sponsored and external youth programs from inquiry through post-program wrap-up, ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality experience for all participants. Event Management Assist with coordination and execution of campus events, including university functions and external rentals. Serve as a point of contact for external groups renting space, helping them navigate university processes and ensuring contract requirements are met. Support logistics such as space reservations, setup/teardown, A/V coordination, catering, and guest services. Work closely with campus partners (Facilities, Public Safety, Dining Services, etc.) to ensure seamless event execution. Administrative & Operational Support Help process external rental contracts, track event details, and maintain scheduling documentation in event management software. Communicate and coordinate with clients, vendors, and university departments as needed. Work with the Accounting Specialist to coordinate billing, invoicing, and payments. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Recreation, Hospitality, Education, or related field. Minimum 2 years of experience managing youth camps or programs in Maryland. Thorough knowledge of State of Maryland COMAR regulations and compliance requirements for youth programs. At least 2 years of event planning or coordination experience. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours as required by event schedules. Additional Job Information: Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement account. This position is a full-time, in-person role with the expectation that additional hours, including nights and weekends, may be necessary to meet deadlines and support events. Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students. Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program. The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business. Employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.