Part-Time Camp Coordinator

Piedmont Wildlife Center; North Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Wildlife Center, based in Durham, NC, seeks a part-time Camp Coordinator to 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.

The role is ideal for someone who enjoys the outdoors and engaging with staff and campers to help camp day operations run smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in a camp or educational setting, outdoors preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Positive, flexible attitude and teamwork.
• Personal smartphone and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily camp logistics and organization.
• Assist with check-in and check-out procedures.
• Support counselors and CITs during programming.
• 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.

Skills

Camp experience

Outdoors work

Neurodivergent awareness

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Transportation

Smartphone required

Child care experience

Education

Bachelors 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