Program Coordinator - Summer Camp

Job Details Job Location: Camp Korey - Mt Vernon, WA Salary Range: $3200.00 - $3200.00 Salary/month Job Category: Entry Level

Description:

Camp Korey is more than a camp. It’s a place where kids with life-altering medical conditions can just be kids, entirely free of charge. We believe that all children should be able to experience both the joys of childhood and the profound, life-changing impact of camp. Every year, thousands of campers and family members gather in a community of people with shared experiences to sing, dance, laugh, grow, and discover their potential in a medically safe and adaptable environment. Here, campers with 90+ diagnoses can take a true break from being “patients” and rediscover the joy of being a kid.

Our team of year-round and seasonal staff work together to make these joys and impacts a reality. We value the background, skills, and lived experiences of our team in bringing diverse representation to our organization. Every day, we make a difference in families’ lives. Are you ready to join as a Program Coordinator? In this role, you’ll assist the Camp Director in supervising the Activity Team, coordinate program flow, support camper and family experiences, and ensure safety and engagement.

In this position you will be onsite full-time at Camp Korey in Mt Vernon WA, April 1 through September 15, 2026. Salary per month is $3200, plus room and board. This position will report to the Camp Director and will team up with the whole staff to make the magic of camp happen. Minimum Age of 21 is required.

What you'll be doing (with on-site training and a team):

• Lead the day-to-day flow of programming by managing the master schedule, activity rotations, timing, transitions, and communication with all departments.

Directly supervise the Activity Lead, Media Specialist, and activity areas, providing feedback, coaching, and real-time support to ensure safe, engaging, and adaptive program delivery. Serve as the on-the-ground program point person, troubleshooting schedule changes, weather shifts, equipment needs, and emergent situations with calm and clarity.

Partner closely with the Cabin Life Coordinator, Seasonal Leadership Team, and Medical Team to ensure activities are appropriately adapted and all campers can participate meaningfully. Collaborating with the Volunteer Manager to ensure volunteers are effectively integrated into daily operations, aligning assignments with program needs and providing clear communication and support.

• Support pre-camp training by helping design and deliver sessions related to programming, safety, engagement strategies, and activity facilitation.
• Ensure all activity spaces are safe, well-stocked, clean, and set up with appropriate accommodations before campers arrive each day.
• Lead daily program huddles to communicate expectations, celebrate wins, and prepare staff for the day’s unique needs and goals.
• Assist with the planning and execution of all-camp programs such as stage night, carnivals, campfires, evening events, and special programming days.
• Maintain documentation such as inventory sheets, program notes, supply needs, risk assessments, and end-of-session reports.

Model camp spirit, energy, and adaptability by stepping into activities, supporting transitions, and keeping programming joyful, flexible, and centered on camper experience.

What you'll need to bring (necessary requirements):

Commit to the entire length of the contract term: APRIL 1–SEPTEMBER 15 2026 Prior experience supervising or mentoring peers or youth-serving staff

Experience working with children, families, or individuals with life-altering medical conditions.:

Experience planning events or activities:

Joy in being silly! You’ll join cheers, dances, songs, and the playful spirit of camp. Ability to “go with the flow” in schedule, people, and program changes. Willingness to embrace challenging moments, grow through them, and stay open to learning. Ability to learn and use necessary computer software (equivalent of social media).

A continuous improvement mindset to the services provided and your own growth. Physical ability to sustain 10+ hour days of activities, functional ability to clean and participate in activities.

Certificates/ Licenses/ Registrations necessary to meet Camp Korey requirements:

Immunization history with current vaccines and boosters including COVID Must obtain CPR/AED certification within first week of employment (can be provided) Acceptable background check clearance

We'd love it if you already have:

Camp experience! Especially leadership or supervisory experience! Even better if it was at a SeriousFun or other specialized camp. Life or professional experience with children ages 4–17 Life or professional experience with individuals with life-altering or complex medical conditions Communication capability in multiple languages

CPR / AED Certification

What you can expect from us:

A positive team environment! Regular, appropriate, and constructive feedback focused on growth and based in compassion.

• Training, support, and healthy boundaries.

As an organization that is founded on the principles of accessibility and advocacy, Camp Korey is dedicated to creating a safe and fun-filled environment for everyone involved. To us, those same values apply in providing equal employment opportunities. Here, our workforce is encouraged and celebrated for bringing their diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds to serving campers and families.

Camp Korey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute their best work.

Camp Korey will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of qualified candidates with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If candidates need assistance with applying for open positions or would like to discuss their ability to perform the job duties because of a physical or mental condition, they should contact the Head of Human Resources at 360-416-4110 or info@campkorey.org.

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