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Events Coordinator & Camp Director
Location: Ravenswood Community Center (Chicago Area)
Compensation: $1,000/Week Base Salary + Performance Bonuses/Commissions
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We are actively hiring and looking to fill this position immediately.
About the Position
Are you highly organized, creative, energetic, and passionate about creating amazing experiences for children and families?
We are seeking an Events Coordinator & Camp Director to help lead our growing community recreation organization. This is a hybrid leadership position responsible for overseeing camps, events, youth programs, staff, operations, and special projects throughout the year.
This role offers significant independence, flexibility, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on thousands of children and families.
What You'll Do
Coordinate and oversee camps, classes, events, and youth programs
Recruit, train, supervise, and support staff
Improve systems, procedures, and daily operations
Help manage registrations, customer service, scheduling, and logistics
Plan exciting camp themes, special events, field trips, and activities
Research and book entertainers, performers, workshops, shows, special guests, and unique experiences for children
Create fun, engaging, and memorable experiences for children and families
Work closely with leadership to expand and improve programs
Help ensure all programs maintain a high standard of quality and professionalism
Schedule
Year-Round Position
Approximately 60% Remote Work / 40% On-Site
During the school year, there is often significant flexibility, with opportunities to work remotely multiple days per week depending on programming schedules, events, and operational needs.
Major Holidays Off
?? Participation during minor school holidays, school closure days, camp days, and certain special events is required and non-negotiable. These are often some of our busiest and most important programming days of the year.
Compensation & Growth Opportunity
$1,000 Per Week Base Compensation
Performance Bonuses Available
Significant Growth Opportunities
? High performers have the opportunity to earn substantial bonuses that can increase total compensation into the six-figure income range.
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who is:
Highly organized and detail-oriented
A strong team player who works well with staff, families, vendors, and community partners
Creative and passionate about creating memorable experiences for children
A natural leader who can motivate and support staff
Self-motivated and able to work independently
An excellent communicator with strong problem-solving skills
Comfortable managing multiple projects, events, and deadlines simultaneously
Excited about developing camp themes, activities, special events, field trips, and unique experiences
Experienced in camps, recreation, youth programs, education, events, hospitality, entertainment, or related fields
Someone who can balance creativity with organization and turn great ideas into successful programs
Tell Us About Yourself
When applying, please include:
Your Resume
?? A Brief Introduction About Yourself
Tell us about your creative thinking and ideas for children's programming.
What camp themes, activities, games, entertainers, performances, workshops, or special events would you create for our camps?
Have you ever planned an event, activity, program, or experience that children loved? Tell us about it.
What unique talents, skills, experiences, or ideas would you bring to our organization?
If you were designing an unforgettable week of camp, what would it look like?
Why Join Us?
Flexible Hybrid Work Environment
Opportunity to Work From Home Multiple Days Per Week During Much of the School Year
Leadership Opportunity
Significant Independence and Autonomy
Opportunity to Make a Positive Impact on Children and Families
Fun, Fast-Paced Work Environment
Opportunity for Professional Growth and Advancement
Performance-Based Bonuses with Six-Figure Income Potential
Help Shape the Future of Camps, Events, and Community Programming
Ready to Apply?
Please send your resume and introduction along with your answers to the questions above.
We're looking for a highly organized, creative leader who loves working with children, building great teams, creating unforgettable experiences, and bringing exciting new ideas to life.
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We offer free children’s classes, themed park events, and wellness programming to inspire active, imaginative, and healthy living.
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We also run a fundraising arm, partnering with local causes to amplify impact and provide much-needed support to neighborhood charities.
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Our core focus:
Enhance public parks with engaging, accessible programs
Strengthen community through shared experiences
Mobilize sponsorships and partnerships to drive local impact