Program Coordinator at Outdoor Adventure and Mythology Summer Day Camp

Title: Program Coordinator

Employment Status: Exempt/Seasonal

Company Summary:

Plato Learning operates outdoor mythology-based day camps for kids ages 7-15. They create a world where monsters, myth, and magic transport kids out of the mortal realm into one where they are empowered to develop new skills, take risks, solve problems, and ultimately become Heroes. With sixteen locations spanning from NYC to California, Plato Learning uses actors, live-action role-play, and physically and mentally engaging activities to bring myths to life.

Are you ready to join the team and accept our call to adventure?

Job Summary:
We are hiring energetic leaders and adventure role models to serve as summerProgram Coordinators.at several camp locations. Program Coordinators are responsible for enhancing programming and engaging all campers that come to Plato Learning for our brand of hero-training, epic adventures, and unforgettable other-worldly experiences. Our Program Coordinator brings collaborative Myths to life with our campers. While similar to live-action role-playing, we put more emphasis on immersive world-building, prioritizing imagination and camper experience over production. The immersive opportunities this role creates gamify the story and support a new week-long adventure arc each camp session. Additionally, Program Coordinators assist the Camp Director with daily operations to keep Camp running smoothly.

Job Responsibilities:

Engage the Demigod Campers.Lead and engage campers in activities that grow to meet their development with an enthusiastic tone. They encourage campers to take risks, participate, and explore their own personal limits, while celebrating the heroic strengths they already possess.

Organize the Hero’s Journey While the Camp Director organizes the camp schedule, the Program Coordinator is introduced to our camp activities in the pre-season and further develops them. In camp season, they adapt each activity to support the week’s adventure storyline, immersing campers and staff alike. They keep the scheduled activities exciting and running on-time through a quick-thinking and adaptive mindset.

Train Heroes to Lead.Program Coordinators help facilitate Counselor and CIT training, task them to lead activities with confidence through service-leadership, and come up with new ideas to keep programming running at its highest potential. Whether it is a core activity like sword training, or an elective like Potions- Counselors are inspired to be enthusiastic leaders by following your exemplary spirit.

Bring Stories to Life and Initiate Magic.Plato’s immersive storytelling weaves a mythology-inspired story throughout a week at camp, culminating in an action-packed “Quest” adventure. Campers or “Demigods” experience Quest within their parks, using critical thinking and problem-solving skills, interacting with actors playing monsters and heroes alike. The Programming Coordinator builds an immersive and active story-engagement experience these demigods will remember for years to come.

Build an Ensemble.With the help of the Quest Development Team, Program Coordinators review performer submissions and put together their diverse ensemble of independent-contractors for the summer. Quest Guides understand the importance of telling a culturally responsible story, and cast their ensemble appropriately. They schedule training, rehearsals, and improv exercises to empower their actors to make adaptable character choices that center the camper’s experience.

Be the “Call to Action”. We believe the best learning comes from serious play, and the Program Coordinator provides the Call to Action- organizing and leading larger activities, like the Olympics, or the Final Battle. Crossing the threshold to camp puts Demigods in their own realm, and the Program Coordinator guides them to become the best hero they can be through uplifting and empowering mental and physical challenges .

Steel your Resolve. We are looking for courageous individuals who can lean into the challenges presented by our energetic all-outdoor environment. As Leadership Staff are the first people our Demigods look to in times of challenge and uncertainty, we are looking for courageous individuals excited by the discomfort in adventure, and who do not shy away from responsibility, in the heat of summer, or even when it is raining.

Embrace the Chaos. Child-DrivenOutdoor Immersive Theater is rarely predictable, and often requires thinking on your toes. The Program Coordinator embraces the importance of story, but also adapts to the unexpected. When a demigod changes a story beat, or a schedule-change forces an adjustment to the plot, the Program Coordinator meets it with a jovial spirit. They are capable of telling an effective, engaging story with minimal reliance on conventional theater tech.

Rise to the Challenge. We believe that effective leaders prove their efficacy through action, and are prepared to handle challenging situations with kindness and readiness to help. They can resolve conflict in a constructive, non-punitive manner that redirects to Story and engagement. The Program Coordinator, alongside the Camp Director builds morale amongst Counselors and CITs by compassionately managing conflict, unforeseen circumstances with decisive clarity and high initiative. The Management Team cares for the Campers and their team through service-leadership..

The Hours.

• Approx 6-9 hours/week of remote training and prep-work from March-May to create the best season possible (program size informs weekly hours)
• Facilitate Performer Training to prepare for In-Person Training Week
• Facilitate 40 hour In-Person Training week, the week before each program’s start date
• 40-45 hours/week in-person at your camp location (our programs run between 5-10 weeks)
• Camp Schedule: 7:30am-4:30pm; Monday-Friday (Campers present 8:45-4:10)
• Camp does not operate on June 19th, or the week of July 4th, but we will have a training day TBD that week (not the 4th)

What abilities are we looking for?

• Experience working with children 11-14 years old in schools, after school programs or other structured capacites
• Leadership Experience (or as we call it- Hero-Training) – previous actor/staff management is a plus
• Organized, versatile leaders with unique vision, capable of telling engaging stories with minimal tech
• Strong initiative, conflict resolution, and communication abilities with a team-player attitude
• Ability to physically and vocally command an outdoor space with positive and engaging energy
• Ability to maintain stamina and endurance over the course of the Camp Season
• Ability to work part-time March through May/June (~5-7 hours per week), and full-time in Summer
• Excitement about working in an energetic outdoor environment in the summer
• In a team, able to lift 25-50 lbs of camp materials without injury
• A zest for play-based growth and development
• Camp experience is a bonus, though not required
• Courageous Commitment; we find that Program Coordinators benefit from a 2 year relationship with Plato Learning (at minimum. We strive to help team members grow with the company) but find our Program Coordinators from a variety of places (school teaching, after school programming, children’s theater, coaching, camp counseling & leadership, to name a few).

Plato Learning would like to put forth this statistic. While men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people often only apply when they match all criteria. Even if you don't meet every checkbox in the job description, but you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Compensation. A first year Program Director earns approx $7,000-$8,000 over the course of the season, paid at $18/hour. This includes:
• Pre-Season Work/Training (March-May): ~6-9 hours/week
• During Camp and Staff Training Weeks: 45-50 hours/week for your program’s 5-10 weeks
• Referral Bonus: $50 bonus for any referred applicants who are hired for a seasonal position, paid at the end of the season
• Opportunity for Advancement.As Plato Learning grows, we’re continually looking within our talented seasonal staff to fill full-time opportunities within the company.
• Community. Containing hundreds of creative-minded heroes, the Plato Learning network carries authors, podcasters, performers, dungeon masters, and many others ready to chat and create.

Available Summer Camp Locations:

Queens, NY ; Raleigh, NC

• Please review the following website for more details about the start and end dates for the summer season by camp location: https://camphalfbloodbklyn.com/camplocations/

COVID-19 Notice: Our COVID-19 Policies and Procedures will be updated periodically to reflect all mandated state and federal health & safety regulations. All camps operated successfully in 2020, 2021 and 2022 will operate in-person in 2023. We do highly encourage staff to be up to date on their COVID Vaccinations.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oakland Gardens, NY 11364: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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