Program Coordinator - Summer Camp

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite, Travel

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $55,000.00 - $70,000.00

Work Schedule

On-call

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Retirement Plan

team environment

Paid holidays

Flexible Schedule

Job Description

The Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA) is a respected national non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the talents of gifted young individuals across the United States. With a mission focused on helping gifted youth identify and develop their full potential, IEA provides unique programs that promote intellectual growth, emotional well-being, and social connectedness. Established as a leader in supporting high-ability children and their families, the Institute offers a variety of enrichment opportunities, including summer camps, mentorship programs, and community events that emphasize holistic development. IEA is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where gifted youth can thrive academically, socially,... Show More

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
two years' experience working with camp or program coordination
experience in nonprofit or school environment
ability to pass background checks
pass a drug test if required by camp accrediting bodies
become CPR/First Aid certified to maintain camp license status
clear communication skills
excellent organizational skills
physical stamina for standing and walking outdoors for extended periods including at high altitude
able to carry boxes weighing up to 40 pounds short distances with or without assistance

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
two years' experience working with camp or other program coordination, such as retreats or outdoor education
experience working in a nonprofit organization and/or school environment
experience working with gifted children or in social-emotional learning/support is a plus
excellent organizational skills
clear communication skills
comfortable with mindfulness practices and ways of supporting children with anxiety
skilled with Microsoft Office
ability to adapt and be flexible under changing circumstances
creative problem-solving skills
a passion for the well-being of gifted children
physical stamina needed to set up, facilitate, and tear down camp

Job Duties

Believe in and work towards actualizing the mission of IEA
coordinate, develop, and implement sleepaway summer camp programs for gifted youth
adhere to a structured timeline throughout the year to stay on-track for summer programming deadlines and tasks, such as processing applications, tracking payments, organizing camper data, and making programmatic decisions
travel to camp locations each summer for approximately 10 days at a time and be on-call 24 hours a day during camp
assist with other IEA programs and events throughout the year, such as supervising students in onsite programming, staffing organization-wide fundraising events, administrative support, and serving on IEA committees as needed
support the recruitment of qualified campers from diverse backgrounds by aiding marketing and outreach initiatives and keeping website language up-to-date
maintain positive relationships with the community and provide timely communication with parents, colleagues, and camp staff
lead a team of adult staff members during camp and the spring planning weekend to keep the team aligned with IEA mission and policies
recruit and support the onboarding of summer staff including camp counselors and adult staff in addition to implementing training agenda and material
work in collaboration with camp host-sites and out-of-state vendors to coordinate programming and travel logistics for the week of camp
work with Program Manager to make decisions about camper support and behavior, contacting parents if necessary according to IEA procedures

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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