Children’s Program Coordinator - Temporary full-time position

Job Summary: 
The Old Town School of Folk Music is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Summer Camp Coordinator from approximately May to August to manage the daily operations of a performing arts Summer Camp for 6 - 11 year olds. The individual will work closely with camp administrators, counselors, teachers, families, and onsite staff to ensure a safe, engaging, and joyful camp experience for all participants.

Essential Functions:

• Train and supervise day-to-day operations of summer camp programs, including schedules, room usage, and supplies

• Ensure smooth and safe transitions between activities and classes

• Serves as a leader in behavior management and problem solving

• Serve as the primary point of contact for staff during camp hours

• Foster a collaborative, positive, and inclusive work environment

• Provide feedback to counselors in daily meetings in order to ensure camp objectives

• Act as a liaison between counselors, campers, caregivers, and administrators

• Keep inventory of camp supplies and maintain a clean camp area

• Oversee daily camp drop-off and pick-up procedures 

• Troubleshoot logistical and operational issues as they arise

• Assist in creating a final performance piece

Administrative Duties

• Strong team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate positively with staff and leadership

• Experience planning, preparing, and facilitating age-appropriate activities for non-class times

• Effectively engage campers and maintain their attention in a positive, structured manner

• Creative thinker with the ability to design fun, engaging programs

• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Flexible and adaptable; able to improvise and adjust activities as needed

Qualifications

Preferred Skills/Competencies:

• Previous teaching or camp experience

• Bilingual Spanish is preferred

• Previous experience working with children 

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience 

Required Education and Experience:

• Some college credit or higher, preferably in recreation, education or child development

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Must be over 21 years of age

Physical Requirements

• Perform all physical aspects of the position which include interacting with children at floor level, physical education activities such as running, jumping, etc, lifting equipment as needed (up to approximately 20 lbs.), and participating in outdoor activities.

Work Environment:

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position is strictly seasonal.

Compensation: $25.00/hour

To be considered for this role, please apply through our Career Center.

About Old Town School of Folk Music

Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music (“OTSFM”) is the largest community school of the arts in the U.S. and a non-profit organization committed to celebrating American music and global cultures. Founded in 1957, Old Town School provides various music, dance, and arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Whatever one's interest, Old Town School provides broad access to more than 700 weekly class offerings, a broad array of private lessons, and over 400 concerts and community events per year.

Old Town School of Folk Music opened its Lincoln Square facility in 1998 and expanded in 2012. The Old Town School operates two campuses in Chicago's Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park neighborhoods, including world-class concert halls, classrooms, an award-winning music store, and a music resource center. Online classes were introduced in 2020 and students from nearly every state and a dozen countries participated throughout the pandemic. Children's classes are also held at several suburban satellite locations. More information is available at oldtownschool.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity

OTSFM is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. OTS strives to be an inclusive and equitable organization that reflects the diversity of the city of Chicago. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. This is critical to our success as a community-focused organization.

EEO statement

Old Town School is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. Old Town School strives to be an inclusive and equitable organization that is reflective of the diversity of the city of Chicago. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. This is critical to our success as a community focused organization.