Job Posting

ORGANIZATION

Camp Kirk empowers neurodiverse kids and youth to reach their potential through recreational programs. Within a small and nurturing community, our programs emphasize strengths so that participants can develop confidence, connection and community. Camp Kirk supports neurodiverse kids and youth, ages 6-17. The majority of our campers have learning disabilities, autism, and/or ADHD  

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Mentorship Director is a member of Camp Kirk’s summer Administration Team. Working collaboratively, the ‘Admin Team’ ensure the smooth operation of the camp, and the wellbeing of the campers and staff.

The Mentorship Director is responsible for coordinating the Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program and directly supervise individuals hired in the Care Staff position. Both experiences are designed to support former campers as they transition into adulthood and the workforce. The goal of each program is to provide leadership training and practical experience within a nurturing, supportive and empowering work environment. 

• Plan and facilitate Camp Kirk’s Leaders-in-Training (LIT) program
  • The LIT Program is geared to individuals who recently graduated from our camper program- please review the LIT Program Overview for details.
    • Directly supervise 6-8 LIT participants (ages 16-18) 
    • Plan and coordinate training sessions and leadership development programming
    • Train and support the General Staff to work with their assigned LIT’s
    • Organize and facilitate a 3-day camping trip for the LIT group 

• Directly supervise the Care Staff Team
  • Our two Care Staff positions are commonly reserved for former campers who are now age 19+. The Care Staff Team is responsible for camp laundry, cleaning and sanitation, and animal care. The Mentorship Director will be responsible for training and directly supervising the Care Staff for the duration of the summer season.

CONTRACT DETAILS 

The dates of employment run from June 1st – August 30th, 2023. The compensation for the Mentorship Director is $8,800 + room and board.

REQUIREMENTS + EXPECTATIONS

• 21+ years of age by June 2023
• 3+ years of experience working with children and/or youth
• Previous experience facilitating leadership programming
• All staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Once hired, applicants must be willing to secure the following before their start date:
  • Standard First Aid + CPR(C), or equivalent or higher certification
  • Criminal Record Check 

APPLICATION

Fill out a Staff Application through the Camp Kirk website at campkirk.com/staff-application/. You will be required to upload a copy of your resume as part of the application.