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Summer Career Exploration Camp Coordinator
For Licking Knox Goodwill Industries
Position: Seasonal / Temporary Camp Coordinator
Location: Career Services Newark Ohio
Pay: $18.00 per hr.
Hours: 30-35 hours per week
Schedule: Monday – Thursday
Session 1: June 8th, 2026, through June 26th, 2026, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Session 2 :July 13th, 2026, through July 31st 2026, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Position Summary
The Summer Career Exploration Camp Coordinator will lead and facilitate a 3-week career exploration camp for youth ages 12–14 with disabilities and other barriers to employment. The program introduces students to a variety of career pathways through hands-on activities, guest speakers, and community tours.
The coordinator will oversee daily camp activities, support student engagement, ensure a safe and inclusive environment, and help students build confidence, social skills, and awareness of future career opportunities.
A successful applicant will...
- enjoy working in a classroom setting with 12–14-year-old students
- Lead daily camp activities including team builders, games, crafts, and career exploration exercises
- will be organized and dependable
- transport students to different locations around Licking County
- have a passion for excellent customer service
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 yrs. or older.
- Experience working with youth or individuals with disabilities
- Background in education, social services, recreation, or youth programming preferred
- Meet security requirements (BCI Background check or FBI if not lived in Ohio for the last 5 years, Systems for Awards Management, Office of the Inspector General, DODD online abuser registry, Medicaid provider Exclusions and Suspension list, Ohio Attorney General sex offender search, ODRC Offender search, Ohio Dept. of Health Nurse Aide Registry).
- Have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by Goodwill’s provider.
- Upon hire, completion of First Aid and CPR certification.
- Able to compose detailed notes and complete paperwork.
- Work Unsupervised for long periods.
- Communicate well with the public.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Standing, Stooping, Bending, Squatting, Reaching, Climbing Stairs, and Walking.
- Must have Customer Service Skills.
Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries, Inc. provides training, employment, and support services to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.
Job ID: CS-07
03/16/2026-04/18/2026
EOE/AA/NGS/VET/Disability