Junior Unit Coordinator

CAMP FIRE COLUMBIA•Sandy, OR

4d•$100 - $115•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supervising Camp Counselors who are responsible for campers age ranging between 1st-6th grade. This position will provide unit coordination and support, in addition to assisting with planning, facilitating, and supporting camp from pre-camp training through the cessation of the camping session.

Requirements

Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers, volunteers, parents, and contractors; including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
Has a High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. We are able to hire a small number of current high-school aged staff that are at least 17-years-old, but the majority of our staff must be 18 years or older.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manages time and stress levels, and proactively solve problems.
Ability to interact with campers of varying age levels.
Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions.
Prior to June 2026, must be able to obtain a valid Oregon Food Handler’s card, First Aid & CPR certification and completion of Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse online training. Will also be required to complete online training prior to arrival at camp.

Responsibilities

This role will come in contact with campers, families, visitors, vendors and employees. Each of these persons may have visible and invisible qualities that makes that person unique. This includes race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity, and other identities. This role requires sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning and working environments by having respectful and considerate behavior, thoughtful and constructive speech to all.
Ability to commit to learning and applying an equity lens to the delivery of youth programming and community building.
Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation including supporting Namanu by assisting with duties outside of this role.
Open to feedback and contributing to an environment of continual learning.
Assists with individual, cabin, unit, and all camp activities.
Schedule and lead regular observation time, check-ins, and unit meetings with direct reports. Provide written and verbal feedback to direct reports and support them in their professional growth.
Support and coach Counselors on topics such as safety protocols, community expectation setting, conflict management, schedule transitions, and group teambuilding.
Supervise, evaluate, observe, and provide support to Counselors, including covering time-off and stepping in to lead campers as needed.
Support program goals and community expectations for unit. Collaborate with the Assistant Camp Director, Junior Units to ensure program uses best youth development practices and safety procedures.
Assist Program Director with planning and facilitation of pre-camp set-up and training, daily staff meetings, weekly clean-up, end-of-summer shut down, and other support tasks as needed.
Supports Logistics team with Sunday check-in, Friday check-outs, and any all-camp program activities.
Assists with individual, cabin, unit, and all camp activities.