Camp and Family Engagement Specialist

Job Description
As a Camp and Family Engagement Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in creating a positive camp experience for campers, their families and our Summer Staff. As a member of the Camp Leadership team, you will support camper behavior management and parent communication— coaching campers, intervening to mediate conflict, and partnering with parents so all campers can find success in our program.  
YOU WILL
Courageously lead by example with humor and optimism.Exemplify student-centered leadership by centering the camper experience in all aspects of your work
Balance fun with safety and operational excellence
Coach staff to connect with students across diverse age groups, ability levels and support needs.
Promote a positive camp experience at all times with your energy and camp spirit.
Actively participate in camp chants, songs, and perform skits in opening and closing ceremonies.
Ensure equitable and student-centered approaches to behavior management and camper conflict. Be the primary point of contact for camper behavior challenges and parent outreach, resolving escalated matters, which may be beyond the expertise of an entry-level staff member.
Support the CD in managing and coaching staff on restorative camper behavior management strategies and conflict resolution approaches
Coach staff on best practices for professional communication and behavior management
Lead the team by example to provide exemplary customer service to each camper, family, and guardian at all times.
Assist in managing camp rotations and provide support as needed. Be ready to wear many hats, and enter each situation with finesse and determination.
Provide coverage, stepping in to fill staff duties when team members are out.
Lead camper groups and/or facilitate Galileo curriculum as needed.
Regularly assess to ensure Galileo curriculum is facilitated as designed and provide timely feedback to staff.
Maintain safe environments for all campers and provide leadership and camp spirit to all campers. Constantly assess engagement and group dynamics, as well as the needs of individual campers.
PAY & PERKS
Your exact pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, including work-site location and tenure:Pay for this position is $21.00 to $21.74 per hour for new (first-year); determined based on work-site location
Pay for returning (alumni) pay ranges from $21.25 to $23.25 per hour; determined based on work-site location, position, and years of employment with Galileo Camps. 
One free week of camp for your own child!
%15 Friends and Family Discount
Priority scholarship nominations
Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000 inspiring changemakers!
SCHEDULE
All camps operate Monday - Friday. In the three weeks leading up to the start of camp, Camp and Family Engagement Specialist will complete 5-8 hours of pre-season training; 2 days of weekend availability may be required for camp set-up days. Shifts vary by position and location and can start as early as 7:00am and end as late as 6:00pm.
Camp set-up dates, start dates and duration vary by location -  find your location on our page to view site-specific dates.