Seasonal Summer Camp Coordinator Position

Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture seeks a full-time Seasonal Summer Camp Coordinator. We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable coordinator to execute and implement the daily functions of the summer camp program at Glen Echo Park. The ideal candidate enjoys working with families and school-aged children and possesses some experience working with education programs for children and youth in a school or summer camp setting.

Glen Echo Park camps are the perfect way to encourage budding artists to explore their creativity and have fun while school’s out. From visual arts to performing arts, nature and aquatic life camps to animation, we offer a wide range of quality camps for campers ages 5-17 years old. Summer camp is from June 19-August 25, 2023.

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is a Bethesda area nonprofit organization that operates arts programs and facilities at Glen Echo Park, a National Park located in Montgomery County. Glen Echo Park is a community of artists, educators, dancers, and performers who share their knowledge and expertise with participants and audiences of all ages and skill levels. The Partnership is dedicated to encouraging public participation in all that the Park has to offer.

Reports to: Registration and Programs Manager

Location: Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture, Inc., 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812

Key Responsibilities: The Seasonal Summer Camp Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of Glen Echo Park’s summer camps, and performing all tasks related to camps.

• Coordinate implementation of summer camps and handle administration such as sending weekly communication to families
• Serve as point of contact for resident groups and independent instructors
• Distribute and organize weekly camp evaluations
• Assist families and campers in locating their camps, greeting families and handling inquiries
• Compile and distribute camp administration materials such as rosters and camper attendance forms
• Act as point person for summer camp assistants, volunteers, and other seasonal support staff
• Provide support for the After Camp program by preparing the weekly roster
• Manage and maintain inventory of needed snacks and other supplies for both the After Camp and Young Artist Camp programs
• Act as back up support for the Lead Counselors of the Young Artist Camp and After Camp programs as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Candidate Requirements

• College degree preferred
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong communication skills
• Candidate must be able to communicate verbally with fluent English
• Prior experience working with and supervising children
• Excellent computer skills (preferably familiar with Mac) and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and internet use
• Basic knowledge of and ability to learn database functionality
• Strong organizational skills and task management with the ability to work independently

Additional Requirements

• Upon hire, counselors will be fingerprinted and undergo a CJIS childcare background check
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required and provided by the Partnership
• Current COVID 19 vaccination required
• Attend a pre-camp orientation and logistics training session

General Expectations:

• Be on-time and consistent in reporting to work during hours listed below
• Behave professionally and courteously at all times
• Maintain a professional demeanor
• Act as an excellent representative of the Partnership

Hours:

Full time position. Regular hours for this position are Monday-Friday; Schedule: Mondays, 8am-4pm; Tue-Fri 9:30am-6pm. Expected start date early May through end of August.

Hourly wage: $21 per hour

Physical and Other Requirements

Must be able to provide own transportation, including during hours when public transportation is not operating; lift and move up to 25 pounds and walk throughout the Park for program support.

To Apply: With ‘Seasonal Summer Camp Coordinator’ in the subject line, please email resumé and cover letter to:  jobs@glenechopark.org or mail to GEPPAC, Attn: Seasonal Summer Camp Coordinator Applications, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls please.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

The Glen Echo Park Partnership is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, family responsibility, pregnancy, genetic status or information, military or veteran status or on any status protected by federal, state or local law.