Events/Activity Coordinator & Camp Director

Job Description Events Coordinator & Camp Director Location: Ravenswood Community Center (Chicago Area) Compensation: $1,000/Week Base Salary + Performance Bonuses/Commissions

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We are actively hiring and looking to fill this position immediately. About the Position Are you highly organized, creative, energetic, and passionate about creating amazing experiences for children and families? We are seeking an Events Coordinator & Camp Director to help lead our growing community recreation organization. This is a hybrid leadership position responsible for overseeing camps, events, youth programs, staff, operations, and special projects throughout the year. This role offers significant independence, flexibility, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on thousands of children and families. What You'll Do Coordinate and oversee camps, classes, events, and youth programs Recruit, train, supervise, and support staff Improve systems, procedures, and daily operations Help manage registrations, customer service, scheduling, and logistics Plan exciting camp themes, special events, field trips, and activities Research and book entertainers, performers, workshops, shows, special guests, and unique experiences for children Create fun, engaging, and memorable experiences for children and families Work closely with leadership to expand and improve programs Help ensure all programs maintain a high standard of quality and professionalism Schedule Year-Round Position Approximately 60% Remote Work / 40% On-Site During the school year, there is often significant flexibility, with opportunities to work remotely multiple days per week depending on programming schedules, events, and operational needs. Major Holidays Off Christmas New Year's Day Thanksgiving Participation during minor school holidays, school closure days, camp days, and certain special events is required and non-negotiable. Compensation & Growth Opportunity $1,000 Per Week Base Compensation Performance Bonuses Available Significant Growth Opportunities High performers have the opportunity to earn substantial bonuses that can increase total compensation into the six-figure income range. Ideal Candidate Highly organized and detail-oriented A strong team player who works well with staff, families, vendors, and community partners Creative and passionate about creating memorable experiences for children A natural leader who can motivate and support staff Self-motivated and able to work independently An excellent communicator with strong problem-solving skills Comfortable managing multiple projects, events, and deadlines simultaneously Excited about developing camp themes, activities, special events, field trips, and unique experiences Experienced in camps, recreation, youth programs, education, events, hospitality, entertainment, or related fields Someone who can balance creativity with organization and turn great ideas into successful programs Tell Us About Yourself When applying, please include: Your Resume A Brief Introduction About Yourself Tell us about your creative thinking and ideas for children's programming. What camp themes, activities, games, entertainers, performances, workshops, or special events would you create for our camps? Have you ever planned an event, activity, program, or experience that children loved? Tell us about it. What unique talents, skills, experiences, or ideas would you bring to our organization? If you were designing an unforgettable week of camp, what would it look like? Why Join Us? Flexible Hybrid Work Environment Opportunity to Work From Home Multiple Days Per Week During Much of the School Year Leadership Opportunity Significant Independence and Autonomy Opportunity #J-18808-Ljbffr In-The-Parks.org