Program Coordinator II

University of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Carlisle, KY seeks a Program Coordinator to oversee educational programming and supervise summer and educational interns. The role also serves as a backup to the Camp Director and helps plan and implement camp activities.

Responsibilities include updating curricula aligned with Kentucky Core Content and NGSS, evaluating outcomes, and delivering lesson plans across all camp areas. There is emphasis on staff training, safety, and collaborative program administration

Qualifications

• Lifeguard certification required.
• High Ropes facilitation training provided or required.
• Experience or training in all camp program areas.
• Driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and updating educational curricula and lessons for environmental camp programs aligned with Kentucky Core Content and NGSS.
• Evaluating program outcomes and educational effectiveness throughout each environmental education season.
• Facilitating educational assemblies and evening programs during the summer residential camping program.
• Planning, delivering, and evaluating lesson plans across all camp program areas.
• Training camp employees on camp store cash-handling and inventory procedures.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

High Ropes facilitation training

Camp program areas experience

Driver's license

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift at least 20 pds.

Shift

Days, some evenings and weekends.

Job Summary

This Program Coordinator position is located in Carlisle, KY. In addition to serving as a backup to the Camp Director, this position oversees the educational programming and supervises summer and educational interns.

Responsibilities include:

• maintaining and updating educational curricula and lessons for environmental camp programs aligned with Kentucky Core Content and Next Generation Science Learning Standards
• evaluating program outcomes and educational effectiveness throughout each environmental education season
• facilitating educational assemblies and evening programs during the summer residential camping program
• planning, delivering, and evaluating lesson plans across all camp program areas
• training camp employees on camp store cash-handling and inventory procedures.

• This position offers an excellent benefits package and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• To learn more about 4-H, visit 4-H at the University of Kentucky.
• The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Lifeguard certification
High Ropes facilitation training (provided
Training (provided) or experience in all camp program areas

Preferred Education/Experience

3+years camping experience
3+years lifeguard experience
Driver’s license preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 12/04/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Describe your experience supervising, training, and supporting staff.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your education, training, and/or professional experience related to environmental science, natural resources, environmental education, or a related field.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience planning, coordinating or facilitating, and evaluating youth programs, camps, environmental education programs, or similar educational experiences.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience with program administration, including responsibilities such as scheduling, recordkeeping, purchasing, budgeting, registration, data management, or preparing reports.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * 4-H Camp programs rely on staff working together to provide safe, positive, and engaging experiences for youth. Describe your approach to building a strong staff team and maintaining and positive work environment during busy or high-pressure programming periods.

  (Open Ended Question)