Program Coordinator - Part Time to Full Time

CAMP KOREY • Mount Vernon, WA

52d • $23 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Camp Korey is hiring a Program Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and deliver engaging, adaptive camp programming throughout the year. The role works closely with the Cabin Life Coordinator, Volunteer Manager, Admissions Coordinator, Medical Team, and Camp Director to create safe, inclusive experiences for campers, families, volunteers, and staff. Camp Korey serves children with life-altering medical conditions in a medically safe and adaptable environment, and its programs are free of charge to families.

From September through February, the position is part-time, focused on program planning, resource management, seasonal hiring, training development, and program readiness. Hours fluctuate with program needs, averaging approximately 15 hours per week and generally not exceeding 20. Beginning in March 2027, the position transitions to full-time to support staff training, program implementation, and summer operations. The role may also support Spring Family Weekends, Family Day Adventures, guest groups, tours, donor and fundraising events, community events, and other organizational initiatives.

The coordinator helps develop program schedules, activity plans, lesson plans, and session flow; recruits, trains, and supervises seasonal program staff; coordinates staffing, supplies, equipment, and daily operations; facilitates camp activities and events; and supports accessible programming for campers with a range of abilities and support needs. The role also maintains program spaces and equipment, reviews feedback for continuous improvement, and follows Camp Korey policies, ACA and SeriousFun standards, and risk-management practices. The organization emphasizes a welcoming, inclusive, mission-driven culture and provides training, support, feedback, and opportunities to learn and grow.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience working with children, families, recreation programs, educational programs, camps, or similar environments.
• Experience facilitating activities, events, programs, or group experiences.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing needs with flexibility and positivity.
• Willingness to participate in camp cheers, dances, songs, games, and playful activities.
• Ability to adapt to changes in schedules, people, and programs.
• Ability to learn and use computer software and technology platforms.
• Continuous-improvement mindset toward services and personal professional growth.
• Physical ability to participate in camp activities and support an active camp environment.
• Must obtain CPR/AED certification within the first week of employment; certification can be provided.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must provide immunization history, authorize a background check, and complete a drug screen.
• Some travel required, approximately 2–4 times per year for hiring or team events.
• Ability to lift, carry, and set up equipment and materials.
• Ability to spend extended periods outdoors in variable weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple preparation tasks simultaneously.
• Comfort performing hands-on tasks, including cleaning, organizing, and maintaining program equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a flexible, team-oriented employee.

Nice To Haves

• Camp experience, especially in program leadership roles.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, coaching, or training staff.
• Experience developing and facilitating recreational, educational, outdoor, adaptive, or therapeutic programming.
• Experience working with children and youth ages 4–17.
• Experience supporting individuals with life-altering medical conditions, disabilities, or diverse support needs.
• Experience managing equipment, inventories, activity spaces, or facilities.
• Experience planning events, camps, retreats, or recreational programs.
• Knowledge of ACA standards, risk-management practices, or adaptive recreation principles.
• Ability to communicate in multiple languages.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Experience in camp, youth programming, or recreational activities.
• Familiarity with safety standards in recreational or camp environments.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for high-quality, inclusive, and engaging programming across Camp Korey programs.
• Collaborate with leadership to plan, implement, and improve camp activities, special events, traditions, and program experiences.
• Assist in developing schedules, activity plans, lesson plans, and session flow for Family Day Adventures, Spring Family Weekends, summer sessions, and other programs.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training seasonal Program Team staff.
• Assist with seasonal job descriptions, recruitment materials, interview processes, and candidate evaluation tools.
• Lead portions of seasonal staff orientation and training on activity facilitation, risk management, adaptive programming, camper engagement, and program operations.
• Directly supervise seasonal Program Team leadership staff and assigned seasonal team members; provide coaching, mentorship, accountability, evaluation, and performance feedback.
• Coordinate activity schedules, staffing assignments, supplies, equipment, and daily operational needs during programs.
• Help ensure activities are accessible, engaging, and appropriate for campers with a range of abilities and support needs.
• Partner with Cabin Life, Medical, Volunteer, and Leadership teams to support safe and meaningful camper experiences.
• Maintain the inventory, organization, cleanliness, and stewardship of activity areas, equipment, storage spaces, and camp resources.
• Inspect program spaces and equipment and assist with purchasing, replacement, repair, and inventory tracking.
• Lead and facilitate activities, special events, traditions, evening programs, all-camp activities, and other camper experiences.
• Support Spring Family Weekends and Family Day Adventures through coordination, facilitation, logistics, volunteer support, and onsite leadership.
• Host and provide resources to guest groups using Camp Korey facilities and program spaces.
• Support tours, donor events, fundraising events, community events, and organizational initiatives as needed.
• Review camper, family, volunteer, and staff feedback and identify opportunities to improve future programs.
• Maintain compliance with Camp Korey policies, ACA standards, SeriousFun standards, and program risk-management practices.
• Participate in professional development through SeriousFun Children's Network, the American Camp Association, and other relevant organizations.
• Model a fun, welcoming, inclusive, and mission-driven camp culture that fosters joy, growth, connection, and belonging.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Camp Director to support program operations.
• Uphold and model Camp Korey's values of Safety, Respect, and Love.

Benefits

• Paid time off (part-time accrual).
• Flexible scheduling.
• Training, support, and healthy boundaries.
• Regular, appropriate, constructive feedback focused on growth and based in compassion.
• Opportunities to learn, lead, and grow within a mission-driven organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed