Summer Career Exploration Camps Coordinator - State Prog Admin Intermediate
About The Position
The Summer Career Exploration Camps Coordinator plans, develops, markets, and executes summer career exploration camps for students in grades 5–8 in Austin, Minnesota. The role supports Riverland Community College’s efforts to give students opportunities to explore careers in high-skill industries in Southern Minnesota. The coordinator manages camp staffing, curriculum, materials, and logistics, and works to generate enough revenue to cover program costs, including salary, instructor compensation, materials, and transportation. Approximately 10 weeks of career camps are anticipated each summer. The position is currently grant-funded; continued employment depends on future grant funding and meeting established annual revenue goals through the summer camp program. The position is full-time, works 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and may require occasional evening and weekend hours. It is not eligible for telework. The position is based in Austin, Minnesota, and is classified as unclassified and limited-term, with an anticipated start date of January 15, 2027, and an end date of December 31, 2027.
Requirements
- Two years of relevant professional work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An associate degree may substitute for 6 months of experience, a bachelor’s degree for 12 months, and a master’s degree for 18 months in education, business, youth development, or a related field.
- Experience in program coordination, event planning, or youth camp management.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and achieve revenue targets.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, industry partners, and families.
- Complete employment references and a driver’s license background check.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor work visas.
- Employees who drive on college business using a rental or state vehicle must comply with Minnesota State vehicle-use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in career exploration, workforce development, or customized training.
- Knowledge of K–12 education and/or community college programming.
- Familiarity with marketing and outreach strategies for youth programs.
- Bilingual or multilingual fluency in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages reflecting the student body, workforce, and communities.
- Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.
- Understanding of Hispanic-Serving Institutions and the Latinx student experience.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, market, and execute summer career exploration camps for students in grades 5–8.
- Manage camp staffing, curriculum, materials, and logistics.
- Ensure the program generates sufficient revenue to cover associated costs, including salary, instructor compensation, materials, and transportation.
- Collaborate with faculty, industry partners, families, and other stakeholders.
Benefits
- Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a rollover option.
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program for mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Generous vacation and sick time.
- Six weeks of paid parental leave.
- Pension Plan.
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts and investment options.
- Professional development.
- Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
