Program Assistant

Organizational Mission & Overview

Our mission is to bring out the limitless potential in young leaders through extraordinary experiences and nurturing relationships. At PEAK, we know that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.

PEAK's Four Beliefs

Every living being has inherent value.

The community is better when everyone contributes.

We can only grow when we are honest about our mistakes.

Everyone has the power to change their world.

POSITION SUMMARY : The Program Assistant supports the delivery of special camp programs involving the entire camp community, including evening activities, theme days, and other all-camp activities. This role brings the camp spirit and makes sure camp magic is felt by all, working hand-in-hand with the Program Coordinator.

POSITION AVAILABILITY : This position is an onsite, overnight position and must be available the following dates :

Staff Orientation : June 17 - 24

Session 1 : June 27 - July 8

Session 2 : July 11 - 22

Session 3 : July 25 - August 5

Teen Camp and Camp Clean-up : August to 8 - 13

Family Camp : August 14 - 16

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

• With guidance from the Program Coordinator, plan, prepare supplies, set up, and facilitate safe, high quality, engaging all-camp activities at camp, e.g. campfires, large field games, talent shows, and the camp dance.
• Plan and carry out indoor, rainy day activities for all-camp, sometimes with very short notice.
• Actively participate in camp programming outside of all-camp activities including camper choice time, bus duty, and more.
• Gain familiarity with all of camp's program areas to support in the delivery of programming as a program instructor substitute.
• As needed, step in as a substitute for camp counselors, including overnight stays with a cabin of up to 8 campers.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

EDUCATIONAL, CERTIFICATIONS, & LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

REPORTING AND RELATIONSHIPS

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The mental and physical requirements and work environment conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS :

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EAK Initiative is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.