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 summer Program 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 sta� 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 con�dence 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 Sta� are the �rst 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-Driven Outdoor 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 e�ective, engaging story with
minimal reliance on conventional theater tech.

Rise to the Challenge. We believe that e�ective leaders prove their e�cacy through action, and are prepared to
handle challenging situations with kindness and readiness to help. They can resolve con�ict 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 con�ict, 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

• 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 (8 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 Camp Directors may run 1-2

training days 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

• Leadership Experience (or as we call it- Hero-Training) – previous actor/sta� management is a plus

• Organized, versatile leaders with unique vision, capable of telling engaging stories with minimal tech
• Strong initiative, con�ict 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 �nd that Program Coordinators bene�t from a 2 year relationship with

Plato Learning (at minimum. We strive to help team members grow with the company) but �nd 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.

Bene�ts and Compensation:

• Compensation. A �rst year Program Director earns approx $7,000-$8,000 over the course of the

• Pre-Season Work/Training (March-May): ~6-9 hours/week
• During Camp and Sta� Training Weeks: 45-50 hours/week for your program’s 7 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 sta� to �ll 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 re�ect 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 sta� to be up to date on their COVID Vaccinations.

Ready to Send an Application via Iris Message?:

Please visit https://camphalfbloodbklyn.com/careers/ to �ll out an application. Only candidates selected for an
interview will be noti�ed of next steps.

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