Part-Time Camp Coordinator

Piedmont Wildlife Center; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Wildlife Center in Durham County is seeking a part-time Camp Coordinator to provide daily, on-the-ground support to camp counselors, CITs, and campers across all locations. You’ll help with staff, camper experience, and smooth day-to-day operations as a key support to Camp Program Managers.

This role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, staying engaged with staff and campers to ensure safe, inclusive, and well-organized camp days.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a camp or educational setting (outdoor preferred).
• Experience with neurodivergent children is a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods.
• Strong communication and positive attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily camp logistics and organization.
• Assist with check-in and check-out procedures.
• Support counselors and CITs during programming.
• Help maintain a safe and inclusive camp environment.
• Support camper needs, including behavior management.
• Communicate challenges and concerns to Camp Program Managers.
• Provide coverage and hands-on support throughout the day.
• Occasionally serve as on-site point person for school’s out camps.
• Keep records of camp supplies and order new supplies as needed.
• Maintain organization of camp supplies.
• Create camp-wide resources for supporting neurodivergent campers.

Skills

Experience with children

Outdoors work

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Smartphone for communication

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/education or related field

Job description

Piedmont Wildlife Center is seeking a part-time Camp Coordinatorto provide daily, on-the-ground support to camp counselors, CITs, and campers at all camp locations. This role focuses on staff support, camper experience, and smooth, well-organized daily operations, serving as a key support person to the Camp Program Managers. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being outdoors and present with staff and campers to help camp day operations run smoothly

Organizational Overview:

Piedmont Wildlife Center is a Durham-based non-profit environmental organization inspiring lifelong connections with nature through engaging learning experiences, youth camps, wildlife education, and programs that spark curiosity, foster personal well-being and deep community relationships.

Land Acknowledgement:

Piedmont Wildlife Center operates out of Leigh Farm Park in Durham County. Leigh Farm Park is a remnant of a 19th century plantation. The Durham County Park department has preserved multiple historic structures. It is extremely important that we discuss this history with our staff and campers, honor the Indigenous and enslaved peoples who cared for the land, amplify their stories, and continue learning about and examining the parks’ legacy. Please let us know if you have perspectives or resources to share - we are always interested in getting staff involved in our journey.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily camp logistics and organization
• Assist with check-in and check-out procedures
• Support counselors and CITs during programming
• Help maintain a safe and inclusive camp environment
• Support camper needs, including behavior management
• Communicate challenges and concerns to Camp Program Managers
• Provide coverage and hands-on support as needed throughout the day
• Occasionally serve as the on-site point person for various school’s out camps
• Keep record of all camp supplies and order new supplies as needed
• Maintain the organization of camp supplies
• Create camp-wide resources for supporting neurodivergent campers

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with children in a camp or educational setting (preferably outdoors)
• Experience working with neurodivergent children
• Ability to work in an outdoor setting for extended periods of time
• Strong communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work as part of a small team
• Must have personal smartphone for communication and reliable transportation
• Experience working with children in a camp or educational setting (preferably outdoors)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, education, or related field
• Strong understanding of Environmental Education best practices, teaching methods, and goals

Schedule:

20 hours/week, flexible scheduling

Applications accepted through November 6th at 5:00 PM