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Program Coordinator

Posted: January 14, 2021 by MAEE Administration

Category: Camp Fire Minnesota

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Program Coordinator
Job Type
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Organization Camp Fire Minnesota
Job Description
Job Title: Program Coordinator
Purpose: Supervise program specialists, counselors, leadership programs, and all camp activities
Reports to: Outdoor Programs Manager

Dates: May 24 – September 4, 2021

About Camp Fire Minnesota
With nature as our catalyst, we energize youth to discover their spark so their futures glow brighter.

Youth spend 90% of their time indoors. Camp Fire Minnesota addresses this challenge by delivering culturally relevant, nature-based programs to youth of all backgrounds at Tanadoona, Camp Bluewater, and throughout the community. We help youth “light their spark within” through summer camp, environmental education & STEM classes for schools, and community-based out-of-school time nature programs.
We are proud to offer inclusive and welcoming programs to youth in the community, including free and reduced rate programs and a scholarship program. As a result of their Camp Fire experience, 93% of youth report valuing nature and stewarding the environment.
Our 2021 summer camp at Tanadoona in Chanhassen is expected to serve more than 2,800 youth this year. This program offers youth and teens progressive, nature-based learning through day, premium day, and leadership development camps. (Due to COVID-19, we are not offering our Resident Camp programs this year but expect these to return in 2022). Tanadoona is an ACA accredited camp.
 
About This Position
Camp Fire Minnesota is seeking an energetic, creative, and self-motivated individual to join its team as a Program Coordinator. This full-time, seasonal exempt position reports to the Camp Director, while working closely with other camp staff.
 
Essential Job Functions:
• Supervise as many as 10 instructors (arts, waterfront, nature, etc.)
• Create and manage overall program content and design (weekly theme, goals, teambuilding etc)
• Oversee budget, purchasing and instructor development
• Coordinate Leadership Development programs (DCA, CIT, JC)
• Create, plan, and facilitate large group camp experiences (games, carnivals, etc.)
• Evaluate quality of instruction and activities
• Coach instructors on appropriate group behavior management strategies
• Work closely with Leadership team to ensure camper safety in all activities
Other Job Duties:
• All things camp (From cleaning bathrooms, washing sleeping bags, if needed)
• Updating parents weekly on camper programs
• Check in/check out
• Mealtime supervision
• Answering phones
• Help with office and staff organization (posting highlights, schedule changes, program highlights and schedules, etc.)
• Help children and staff resolve conflicts appropriately and intervene if children are having significant behavior issues.
• Coach other staff members in behavior management and managing groups
Relationships:
• The Program Coordinator will work closely with the Outdoor Programs Manager, Day Camp Coordinator, and all Program Staff.
• Should also be very close with campers

Equipment Used: Desk, computer, Microsoft suite, etc.

Qualifications:

Required:
• Background in Youth development (camping, education, etc.)
• Experience managing staff
• Lesson plan implementation and creation experience
Minimum:
• 21 years old
• CPR, first aid certifications

• Must participate in a series of pre-camp training sessions in the late spring and help facilitating 2 weeks of all staff training before camp begins

Application Process:
Submit an application online at www.tanadoona.org/work-at-camp

• Please direct questions to tomc@campfiremn.org (include the position title in the subject line)
• Fax:  952-378-1661

• Mail: Tanadoona, 3300 Tanadoona Dr, Excelsior, MN, 55331

Camp Fire Minnesota is strongly committed to addressing environmental justice. We encourage candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds, Black, Indigenous and people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and unemployed persons to apply.

Location Tanadoona, 3300 Tanadoona Dr, Excelsior, MN, 55331
Expires 2021-02-22
Link https://campfiremn.org/camps/tanadoona/work-at-camp/
MAEE Partner Camp Fire Minnesota
Program Coordinator
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Camp Fire Minnesota
Location: Tanadoona, 3300 Tanadoona Dr, Excelsior, MN, 55331
Expires: 2021-02-22
Link: https://campfiremn.org/camps/tanadoona/work-at-camp/
MAEE Partner: Camp Fire Minnesota
Job Description:
Job Title: Program Coordinator
Purpose: Supervise program specialists, counselors, leadership programs, and all camp activities
Reports to: Outdoor Programs Manager

Dates: May 24 – September 4, 2021

About Camp Fire Minnesota
With nature as our catalyst, we energize youth to discover their spark so their futures glow brighter.

Youth spend 90% of their time indoors. Camp Fire Minnesota addresses this challenge by delivering culturally relevant, nature-based programs to youth of all backgrounds at Tanadoona, Camp Bluewater, and throughout the community. We help youth “light their spark within” through summer camp, environmental education & STEM classes for schools, and community-based out-of-school time nature programs.
We are proud to offer inclusive and welcoming programs to youth in the community, including free and reduced rate programs and a scholarship program. As a result of their Camp Fire experience, 93% of youth report valuing nature and stewarding the environment.
Our 2021 summer camp at Tanadoona in Chanhassen is expected to serve more than 2,800 youth this year. This program offers youth and teens progressive, nature-based learning through day, premium day, and leadership development camps. (Due to COVID-19, we are not offering our Resident Camp programs this year but expect these to return in 2022). Tanadoona is an ACA accredited camp.
 
About This Position
Camp Fire Minnesota is seeking an energetic, creative, and self-motivated individual to join its team as a Program Coordinator. This full-time, seasonal exempt position reports to the Camp Director, while working closely with other camp staff.
 
Essential Job Functions:
• Supervise as many as 10 instructors (arts, waterfront, nature, etc.)
• Create and manage overall program content and design (weekly theme, goals, teambuilding etc)
• Oversee budget, purchasing and instructor development
• Coordinate Leadership Development programs (DCA, CIT, JC)
• Create, plan, and facilitate large group camp experiences (games, carnivals, etc.)
• Evaluate quality of instruction and activities
• Coach instructors on appropriate group behavior management strategies
• Work closely with Leadership team to ensure camper safety in all activities
Other Job Duties:
• All things camp (From cleaning bathrooms, washing sleeping bags, if needed)
• Updating parents weekly on camper programs
• Check in/check out
• Mealtime supervision
• Answering phones
• Help with office and staff organization (posting highlights, schedule changes, program highlights and schedules, etc.)
• Help children and staff resolve conflicts appropriately and intervene if children are having significant behavior issues.
• Coach other staff members in behavior management and managing groups
Relationships:
• The Program Coordinator will work closely with the Outdoor Programs Manager, Day Camp Coordinator, and all Program Staff.
• Should also be very close with campers

Equipment Used: Desk, computer, Microsoft suite, etc.

Qualifications:

Required:
• Background in Youth development (camping, education, etc.)
• Experience managing staff
• Lesson plan implementation and creation experience
Minimum:
• 21 years old
• CPR, first aid certifications

• Must participate in a series of pre-camp training sessions in the late spring and help facilitating 2 weeks of all staff training before camp begins

Application Process:
Submit an application online at www.tanadoona.org/work-at-camp

• Please direct questions to tomc@campfiremn.org (include the position title in the subject line)
• Fax:  952-378-1661

• Mail: Tanadoona, 3300 Tanadoona Dr, Excelsior, MN, 55331

Camp Fire Minnesota is strongly committed to addressing environmental justice. We encourage candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds, Black, Indigenous and people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and unemployed persons to apply.

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