Cabin-Life Coordinator - Summer Camp at CAMP KOREY

Mount Vernon, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

3200.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Mentoring, Collaboration, Conflict Resolution, Behavioral Support, Family Engagement, Communication, Inclusivity, Problem Solving, Documentation, Safety Monitoring, Training Facilitation, Emotional Support, Logistics Management, Team Leadership, Adaptability

Industry

Philanthropic Fundraising Services

Description

Job Details Job Location: Camp Korey - Mt Vernon, WA Position Type: Seasonal Salary Range: $3200.00 - $3200.00 Salary/month Job Category: Entry Level Description Camp Korey is more than a camp. It’s a place where kids with life-altering medical conditions can just be kids, entirely free of charge. We believe that all children should be able to experience both the joys of childhood and the profound, life-changing impact of camp. Every year, thousands of campers and family members gather in a community of people with shared experiences to sing, dance, laugh, grow, and discover their potential in a medically safe and adaptable environment. Here, campers with 90+ diagnoses can take a true break from being “patients” and rediscover the joy of being a kid. Our team of year-round and seasonal staff work together to make these joys and impacts a reality. We value the background, skills, and lived experiences of our team in bringing diverse representation to our organization. Every day, we make a difference in families’ lives. Are you ready to join as a Cabin-Life Coordinator? In this role, you’ll supervise the Cabin Life team including Cabin Life Leads and Inclusion Specialist, oversee family support, ensure cabin life safety, consistency, and connection, and partner with Program Coordinator and Medical Staff. In this position you will be onsite full-time at Camp Korey in Mt Vernon WA, April 1 through September 15, 2026. Salary per month is $3200, plus room and board. This position will report to the Camp Director and will team up with the whole staff to make the magic of camp happen. Minimum Age of 21 is required. What you'll be doing (with on-site training and a team): Lead and supervise the Cabin Life Team, providing coaching, feedback, and real-time support to ensure strong cabin culture and safe, supportive family experiences. Oversee the wellbeing, emotional climate, and day-to-day flow of all cabins, ensuring Family Pals have the tools and resources they need to succeed. Collaborate closely with the Inclusion Specialist on behavioral support needs, family dynamics, conflict resolution, and proactive strategies for creating inclusive cabin environments. Partner daily with the Program Coordinator and Medical Team to align schedules, coordinate support needs, and ensure cabin life and programming work seamlessly together. Collaborating with the Volunteer Manager to ensure volunteers are effectively integrated into daily operations, aligning assignments with program needs and providing clear communication and support. Lead camper/family arrival and departure logistics within cabin life, ensuring families feel welcomed, oriented, and supported throughout the transition process. Support the planning and facilitation of staff training, especially topics related to cabin culture, family engagement, behavioral strategies, and leadership within cabin life. Conduct routine check-ins with Cabin Life Leads and Family Pals, identifying areas of support, recognizing successes, and ensuring clear communication across shifts and departments. Monitor cabin life spaces to ensure safety, accessibility, cleanliness, and appropriate accommodations for families with life-altering medical conditions. Serve as a primary responder to cabin-related concerns, helping mediate conflict, problem-solve challenges, and communicate updates to leadership as needed. Maintain documentation such as support plans, incident follow-ups, cabin logs, and end-of-session reports, ensuring continuity of care across sessions. Champion a warm, connected, joyful cabin culture that fosters belonging, relationship-building, and meaningful family experiences at camp. What you'll need to bring (necessary requirements): Commit to the entire length of the contract term: APRIL 1– AUGUST 16 2026 Prior experience supervising or mentoring peers or youth-serving staff Experience working with children, families, or individuals with life-altering medical conditions. Joy in being silly! You’ll join cheers, dances, songs, and the playful spirit of camp. Ability to “go with the flow” in schedule, people, and program changes. Willingness to embrace challenging moments, grow through them, and stay open to learning. Ability to learn and use necessary computer software (equivalent of social media). A continuous improvement mindset to the services provided and your own growth. Physical ability to sustain 10+ hour days of activities, functional ability to clean and participate in activities. Certificates/ Licenses/ Registrations necessary to meet Camp Korey requirements: Immunization history with current vaccines and boosters including COVID Must obtain CPR/AED certification within first week of employment (can be provided) Acceptable background check clearance We'd love it if you already have: Camp experience! Especially leadership or supervisory experience! Even better if it was at a SeriousFun or other specialized camp. Life or professional experience with children ages 4–17 Life or professional experience with individuals with life-altering or complex medical conditions Communication capability in multiple languages CPR / AED Certification What you can expect from us: A positive team environment! Regular, appropriate, and constructive feedback focused on growth and based in compassion. Training, support, and healthy boundaries. As an organization that is founded on the principles of accessibility and advocacy, Camp Korey is dedicated to creating a safe and fun-filled environment for everyone involved. To us, those same values apply in providing equal employment opportunities. Here, our workforce is encouraged and celebrated for bringing their diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds to serving campers and families. Camp Korey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute their best work. Camp Korey will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of qualified candidates with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If candidates need assistance with applying for open positions or would like to discuss their ability to perform the job duties because of a physical or mental condition, they should contact the Head of Human Resources at 360-416-4110 or info@campkorey.org. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Cabin-Life Coordinator will supervise the Cabin Life team, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for campers and families. They will collaborate with various staff members to align schedules and support needs while fostering a joyful cabin culture.