Carly Silverman

Experience

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  Tamarack Camps

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2011

  Camp Leader
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  Kalamazoo Nature Ctr

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Senior Outdoor Educator

  Supervised and guided campers, Junior Educators, and volunteers Prepared and executed high quality environmental science programsLead outdoor recreational activities in hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and rock climbing

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  Notre Dame Mission Volunteers-AmeriCorps

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  Academic Assistant

  Provided small group academic support and mentoring for middle school studentsDeveloped and supervised extracurricular activities Implemented and maintained schools recycling and composting program

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  Playworks

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2015

  Program Coordinator

  Developed and organized a youth leadership programLead individual classes in skill building and conflict resolutionSupervised physical activity for youth

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  Tamarack Camps

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Supervisor

  Supervised 25 campers and 6 staff on a cross country trip from Michigan to California while providing outdoor recreational experiencesDelegated responsibilities to staff and campers and budgeted trip fundsMaintained safety of all individuals and implemented risk management techniquesLed outdoor recreational trips including backpacking.

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  Student Conservation Association

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2017

  Assisted in recruiting, training and supervising Bay Area community crews. Helped in data management on Salesforce. Provided direct support to crews in the field. Partnered with San Mateo County Parks to execute conservation and land management initiatives, contributing to the preservation of natural habitats and ecosystems. Directed seasonal crew members in executing projects, while also providing environmental education opportunities to enhance their understanding of California's environmental landscape.

  • Program Assistant

    Jan 2017 - Sept 2017

  • Community Crew Leader

    Jun 2015 - May 2017
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  Friends of the Urban Forest

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Urban Forestry Intern

  Internship focused on many different aspects of the organization - planting, pruning, landscaping, outreach, and working with volunteers.

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  Camp Keff

  Dec 2017 - Jul 2021

  Worked collaboratively with youth, parents, volunteers, PJCC staff and other agencies to provide, enhance, and expand camp opportunities for youth at the Peninsula JCC. Responsible for the coordination, program development, budget management, and execution of Camp Keff programs, including hiring, training, and management of seasonal camp staff. Responsible for assisting in the coordination, program development and execution of Camp Keff programs, including the hiring, training, and management of seasonal camp staff. Oversaw seasonal and teen camp programming, parent communications, program transportation, and off-site logistics.

  • Camp Director

    Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Assistant Camp Director

    Dec 2017 - Jul 2020
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  PJCC - Peninsula Jewish Community Center

  Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

  Director of Youth Programs

  • Developed and articulated vision, strategy, and revenue goals for youth and family programs, while collaborating closely with development, marketing, finance, and executive teams to ensure cohesive alignment across the agency on messaging, customer service standards, and community engagement efforts.• Supervised a team of 4 full-time staff and coordinated the hiring, training, and supervision of over 50 part-time and seasonal employees.

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  Adamah

  Apr 2022 - now

  • Oversees training and development of Education Specialists, enhancing education programs and introducing new revenue-generating initiatives.• Takes on integral role in overseeing the Adamah Detroit Community Network, solidifying partnerships, supporting climate action initiatives, and guiding organizations towards the Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition.• Leads the planning and execution of community events, including holiday programming, stewardship days, partner gatherings, and our annual Climate Action Summit.• Share the story of our work and programs through impactful storytelling, social media, and email campaigns to increase visibility in the community and secure partnerships for programmatic support and collaborations. Show less • Designed and implemented innovative programs that emphasized environmental education, fostered leadership development for educators, and hosted our most impactful community events.• Managed and curated content for social media channels, orchestrated and crafted engaging monthly newsletters, and spearheaded various outreach initiatives to amplify our mission.• Secured strategic partnerships and engaged stakeholders to support and expand our programmatic initiatives, enhancing their reach and impact. Show less

  • Independent Contractor

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Community Engagement Manager

    Mar 2024 - Aug 2024

  • Education and Program Manager

    Apr 2022 - Apr 2024
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  BrightAction

  Sept 2024 - now

  Community Engagement and Program Manager

  Empowering people, organizations and cities across on the country on climate solutions and environmental action.