Creator Camp
About the Camp Manager
Creator Camp is seeking talented Camp Managers to oversee the day-to-day operations for a location. You will use your outstanding leadership skills to direct a team of 5-10 talented counselors.
The summer program runs for 7-11 weeks, the Camp Managers may expect hours to fluctuate around 40 hours per week, depending on enrollment, extended care needs, and other operational needs that may arise. Remote training will begin in Mid-March, and Camp Managers will prepare and host an in-person orientation with their counselors 1-2 weeks prior to camp start.
New York City Camp Manager Details
June 22-August 28 (Exact dates dependent on location)
$23-$25/Hour
Positions available in Upper Manhattan, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens
Time Commitment
Monday-Friday
7:30AM-4:00PM
Full-Time
Light remote training begins Mid-March. In-person Camp Manager specific orientation will take place 2-3 weeks prior to camp. The Camp Manager will run an in-person General Orientation 1-2 weeks prior to camp. The Camp Manager may stay to supervise campers for extended care up to 4:30PM.
Qualifications
- Minimum of TWO years experience working in summer camps, daycare facilities, or early education.
- Minimum TWO year experience in management or leadership position.
- Higher education in fields related to early childhood education, secondary education, special education, or recreational management.
- Exceptional leadership and people skills.
- Interests in fields related to digital art, filmmaking, animation, coding, music production, or game design.
- Interest in Minecraft and/or Roblox.
- Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
- Willingness to teach occasionally.
- MUST be available the entire summer.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations at camp.
- Train, supervise, and schedule counselors.
- Host staff orientation prior to camp (Mid-May, dates TBD).
- Oversee campers before and after camp for up to 1-hour each.
- Maintain lunches, inventory, and supplies.
- Teach course materials provided by Creator Camp.
- Communication with parents.
- Oversee campers during lunch.
- Facilitate the check-in and check-out process during drop-off and pick-up.
- Host Creator Camp Oscars Ceremony each week.
- Host end-of-day meetings with the team.
- Host bi-weekly 1-on-1 meetings with each counselor.
- Communication with the property manager.
- Prepare the classroom for the next day by organizing and tidying up.
- Opening up the location at the start of the day.
- Close the location at the end of the day.
Apply if you…
- Have exceptional leadership and people skills.
- Adapt quickly to new apps, software, or technology.
- Enjoy leading and being surrounded by kids.
- Energized by fast-paced environments.
- Genuinely down with our mission.
PRIORITY APPLICATIONS
Apply via our website for PRIORITY consideration:
https://www.creatorcamp.org/join-our-team
Pay: $23.00 – $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Years of experience in a summer camp or early education environment?
- Years of experience in a leadership or management role?
- Describe your experience as a summer camp lead – include team size, types of operation, and duration. Share what you find most rewarding when managing a team and how that has influenced your management style.
- Describe your background in education and what you find most rewarding when working with children.
- Where do you see yourself in 2 years, and how do you think Creator Camp could be a stepping stone toward that goal? Feel free to share anything else you’d like us to know.
- We have positions open in Manhattan, Upper Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Hoboken. (Note: Hoboken has a slightly different application.) What location(s) are you able to work at?
- Would you be interested in being considered for an additional position with our spring camps? Exact dates are between March 23rd – April 10th dependent on availability.
