Camper Care Coordinator, Cabin Leader

Camp Mak-A-Dream provides camp programs for children and families impacted by cancer. We aim to empower survivors and their families to live with and beyond cancer through life-changing Montana experiences where they strengthen life skills, gain resilience, and develop lasting relationships. It is not required to have previous experience working with cancer survivors to serve on our staff.   

Benefits: $4,850 for the summer (10 weeks) plus room and board.  

Camper Care Coordinator/Cabin Leader Responsibilities:    

• Manage camper care and experience (paying special attention to those with medical and/or emotional needs), communicate pertinent information to weekly volunteers and create and maintain a strategy with the cabin team to address issues as they arise. 
• Lead the cabin volunteer team to create a cohesive and supportive community and prioritize safety, inclusion, and camper wellbeing. 
• Communicate and implement problem solving strategies for any issues (behavioral, medical, etc.) with the Camp Leadership as they arise during camp. 
• Manage daily activities of campers; provide physical assistance to campers as needed, help campers to navigate the schedule and arrive on time to activities, facilitate daily cabin small groups, coordinate with the medical team to ensure camper medical needs are met, etc. 
• Learn and assist in implementation of Camp emergency procedures as needed.

Essential Skills and Qualifications  

• Previous experience working with children, teens, and/or young adults preferred.  
• Previous experience planning and leading small group discussion is preferred.  
• Leadership experience and/or skills: Cabin Leaders are in charge of a team of volunteers and up to 16 campers each week. 
• Experience working in a team setting, strong communication skills: We hire a team of 15 summer staff who must work in close collaboration to implement programs in a safe and fun manner.  
• Critical thinking and problem solving: Camp staff must think on their feet - from resolving camper safety and risk management issues to facilitating a group of campers in creating a talent show performance.