AmeriCorps Maryland Lead Program Specialist

AmeriCorps Maryland Lead Program Specialist Queenstown, MD Onsite *A stipend, housing, and access to a vehicle is provided. Meals are provided while programming is in session. Organization Description Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp provides “a different kind of healing” to thousands of children with serious illnesses and their families annually – all completely free of charge. For many of these children and families, Hole in the Wall provides multiple Camp experiences throughout the year at the facility in Ashford, Conn, in dozens of hospitals and clinics, directly in camper homes and communities and through other outreach activities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Position Summary We are seeking three (3) Full‑Time AmeriCorps members for the 2026‑2027 service year to serve as Lead Program Specialists. These AmeriCorps positions are enrolled through the Frostburg State University ASTAR program. The AmeriCorps Program Specialists will be key program leaders at our new program location in Queenstown, Maryland. They will be part of the leadership team and provide support to the seasonal program counselors, aid in the preparation of the new facility, and be responsible for the set up and facilitation of Camp program areas. Depending on skills and interests, Lead Program Specialists will spend a portion of their work week assisting in organization of the site, leading volunteer groups, and providing office management. Lead Program specialists should expect their role to change throughout the calendar year based on the current needs of the program schedule. AmeriCorps Requirements for Applicants Haveastronginterestinservingthecommunity. Beabletorelatetodiversepopulations. Abletoprovidecopyofeitherhighschooldiploma,GED,orcollegetranscript Havereliabletransportation. MustsuccessfullypassacomprehensiveCriminalHistoryCheck,whichincludesFBIfingerprinting. Applicants DO NOT need to be college students; anyone from the community who fits the above and below requirements may participate. Additional Camp Requirements Committooneyearoffull-time40hoursaweekfromSept.2026–August2027. Mustbeatleast21yearsofage. Mustbephysicallyandmentallycapableofworkingwithchildrenandteencampersaswellastheiradultcaregivers. Mustbefamiliarwithandenforceallsafety,emergency,andCamppolicies. CommittofosteringacommunitythatcelebratesourCampvalues,whichareinclusion,gratitude,possibility,friendship,andsafety. Abilitytoworkoutdoorsinhotandcoldweatherconditions. ValidDriver'slicenseanddrivingrecordwhichmeetsCampinsurancecarrierrequirements. Abilitytofrequentlyliftupto25pounds. Position Responsibilities Participateinrequiredon-siteorientationandindividualprogramtraining. Assistinplanningandfacilitatingseasonalstafforientationsandspecificprogramareaorientations. Assistinthecompilationofnecessarycertificationsforprogramstaffinthefollowingareas:Pool,&Archery.Additionally,betrainedinasmanyoftheseareasaspossible. Assureprogramareasremainsafe,organizedandstockedthroughouttheprogramcalendar. Assistintheadmissionsdepartmentinrecruitingfamiliesasneeded. AssistinmanagingtheCampofficewithphonecallsandemailresponses. Organizeandfacilitateall-campactivitiesalongsidetherestoftheProgramTeam. Helpcreateandfosteranenvironmentthatpromotesinclusivity,safety,andparticipation. Learnandhelpleadcommunicationaboutprogramneeds,programdevelopment,andweatherplans. Workeffectivelybothindividuallyandaspartofateam. PerformotherdutiesasdeemednecessarybyCampleadership. Education and Experience InterestinacareerwithingtheCamping,Non-profitorMedicalfields. Experiencewithand/oranunderstandingofresidentialcampprogrammingpreferredbutnotrequired. Courseworkinarelatedfieldisdesirable,butthereisnominimumeducationrequirement. Excellentinterpersonalcommunicationskills;includingwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills. Self-starterwithabilitytomulti-taskandprioritizeworkday/projectsindependently. Computerliteracy,specificallyMSOfficeSuite,OutlookandInternet. Benefits available to the AmeriCorps Member Aneducationawardof$7,395forfutureeducationalexpensesorrepaymentofstudentloans-memberswhoareage55oroldermaygifttheired.awardtoachildorgrandchild. Federalstudentloanforbearancewhileinservice,withexemptionfrompayinginterestaccruedduringthattime. Healthinsuranceandchildcarereimbursement,ifeligible. Campwillprovide,optionalsharedhousingonsiteduringtheyearofservice. Our Commitment to Diversity In keeping with Camp’s core values, Hole in the Wall fosters a community of purposeful inclusion through a commitment to diversity and equity. The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of age, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, and is committed to a diverse workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund, Inc.