Caroline Bowen
Minneapolis,Minnesota
Summary
Dynamic Program Manager with a proven track record at Camp Fire Minnesota, adept in partnership development and program leadership. Excels in expanding after-school programs, fostering community partnerships with a focus on equity, co-writing grant proposals that reflect program goals, and planning community-centered events and programs. Skilled in project management and building strong relationships, significantly enhancing program quality and community engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Camp Fire Minnesota
Excelsior, MN
12.2020 - Current
- Lead the expansion of the after-school program while developing strong community partnerships that center equity and strengthening community assets.
- Recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate program staff, and provide feedback for professional growth and program improvement.
- Lead weekly program department meetings and regular staff check-ins, while initiating group discussions to promote collaborative learning and culturally relevant programming.
- Implement policies, procedures, and training across program departments that centers youth development best practices, educational standards, and safety standards in line with organizational goals (ex: YPQA, SEL, emergency procedures, etc.)
- Write and oversee partnership contracts, department revenue and budgets, and develop systems for tracking program data.
- Co-write grant proposals and budgets to solicit program funding. Additionally, collaborate with program staff to collect data on program impact and outcomes for use in grant proposals and reports.
- Plan and execute family Camp events including coordinating activities, meals, transportation, sharing with community partners & families, etc.
- Created processes for reducing barriers and strengthening equity in camp programs through the development of Partner Overnights, and Overnight Camp sessions for after-school participants.
- Supervised multiple departments at times, including the Environmental Education field trips program, during Program Manager transitions.
Lead Youth Program Naturalist
Camp Fire Minnesota
Excelsior, MN
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Provided guided nature hikes, field trips, and after-school programs for groups of up to 150 people.
- Developed K-12 environmental education curriculum aligned with MN state standards.
- Developed an online learning program by adapting educational formats to videos and interactive online lessons throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Prepared informational materials such as brochures, handouts and newsletters.
- Supervised volunteers on projects related to conservation or education initiatives.
Youth Outdoors Crew Leader
Conservation Corps Of Minnesota And Iowa
Saint Paul, MN
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed restoration projects while supporting and supervising a group of youth (ages 14-17) from many demographics and varying familiarity with the outdoors.
- Gained field experience in forest restoration techniques, such as planting native species, erosion control methods, seed collection, forestry surveys, and skilled in chainsaw, brush saw, and auger operation.
- Created and taught young people lesson plans encompassing sustainability, ecology, and conservation.
Sustainability Grants Manager
Northland College
Ashland, WI
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed various student-led projects intended to increase sustainability at the school, including building bike racks, adding LED lighting to buildings, and energy monitoring on the Northland College campus.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources
Northland College
Ashland, WI05-2019
Journalism, Completed 2 Years of Degree
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Partnership development & relationship building
- Program & team leadership
- Project management & systems development
- Writing & storytelling
- Event planning & execution
- Onboarding & training
- Organization & time management
- Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace, Active, Camp Brain
Affiliations
Little Bella's volunteer mountain bike mentor to young girls | 2020 - present
Professional References
Becca Fink, Relationship: Current Supervisor
Contact Information: beccaf@campfiremn.org | 612.270.9902
Alexis Murillo, Relationship: Former co-worker at Camp Fire Minnesota
Contact Information: alexismurillo9709@gmail.com | 773.663.5444
Martha Flynn, Relationship: Supervises Little Bellas volunteer program
Contact Information: marthalittlebellas@gmail.com | 651.226.3242
Timeline
Program Manager
Camp Fire Minnesota
12.2020 - Current
Lead Youth Program Naturalist
Camp Fire Minnesota
11.2019 - 12.2020
Youth Outdoors Crew Leader
Conservation Corps Of Minnesota And Iowa
05.2019 - 12.2019
Sustainability Grants Manager
Northland College
09.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources
Northland College
Journalism, Completed 2 Years of Degree
Columbia College Chicago
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