Cracker Barrel Specialist

Congo Camp; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cracker Barrel in Falls Church, VA seeks a Camp Specialist who will plan and oversee hands-on experiences—from culinary projects to crafts and camp traditions like tie-dye—creating a fun, high-energy environment.

You'll work with counselors to set up activities, ensure safety and inclusivity, adapt tasks for all abilities, and manage supplies and schedules across a busy season.

Qualifications

• Experience leading youth enrichment, hands-on crafts, cooking, or recreational programs.
• Strong facilitation and group management skills; upbeat communicator.
• Organized with material-management for large-group projects.
• Knowledge of allergy safety, food safety, and inclusive practices.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification required or obtainable before season.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate a diverse menu of activities including food projects, crafts, tie-dye, and mystery challenges.
• Teach rules, demonstrate techniques, and model fair play; adapt tasks for varied abilities.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and dietary/allergy guidance during food prep and projects.
• Coordinate with counselors for setup, roles, and timing for large events.
• Monitor environment and facilities; identify hazards; complete incident reports.
• Track inventory, prep materials, and request supplies within budget.
• Meet ACA practices and Virginia child day program licensing standards.
• Maintain professionalism; be punctual, prepared, and flexible.

Skills

Youth enrichment

Crafts

Cooking

Recreational programs

Facilitation

Group management

Communication

Education

Pediatric First Aid/CPR

Job description

About the role

Cracker Barrel is our camp’s ultimate home for playful, hands-on, and ever-changing fun! As the Cracker Barrel Specialist, you’ll own the planning, prep, instruction, and breakdown for a broad mix of memorable experiences—ranging from tasty culinary projects and quirky creative crafts to camp-wide traditions like tie-dye and the occasional surprise mystery challenge. You’ll build an inviting, high-energy environment where every activity feels like a special event.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate a diverse menu of age-appropriate activities, including hands-on food projects, creative miscellaneous crafts, camp-wide traditions (such as tie-dye), and fun mystery-themed challenges.
• Teach rules, demonstrate techniques, and model fair play; keep experiences inclusive by adapting roles, steps, or supplies for varied abilities and age groups.
• Manage safety and strictly enforce camp sanitation, hygiene, and dietary/allergy guidance during food preparation and messy projects.
• Coordinate with Counselors/Junior Counselors for activity setup, assistant roles, group flow, and timing so large-scale and one-off events run smoothly.
• Monitor environment and facilities; identify and report hazards or maintenance issues; complete incident/accident reports as directed.
• Track inventory, prep materials in advance, and request supplies within budget/approval; maintain tidy storage and keep activity guides for future season reruns.
• Meet or exceed ACA practices and Virginia child day program licensing standards.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; be punctual, prepared, and flexible; perform other duties as assigned by the Camp Director or designee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading youth enrichment, hands-on crafts, cooking, or recreational programs (camp, school, community center, studio).
• Creative, versatile planner with strong facilitation and group management skills; enthusiastic, upbeat communicator who thrives in dynamic environments.
• Organized and detail-oriented with good material-management skills (handling prep for food, craft supplies, and large-group projects like tie-dye).
• Knowledge of allergy safety, food prep sanitation, and inclusive practices; ability to adapt tasks for varied abilities and skill levels.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR (or able to obtain before the season and maintain throughout employment).

Eligibility:

Must be at least 18 years old by the first day of employment and able to pass required background checks per School and Virginia regulations.