Reports to: Program Development Manager
Compensation: $1,200 per program
Position Summary:
At PALS, we offer inclusive camp experiences for individuals with Down syndrome and their Peers, led by volunteers. We aim to change attitudes, transform lives, and foster belonging. As Camp Director, you oversee program execution, support volunteer leaders, and manage operations. This seasonal role may involve pre-summer responsibilities but is not mandatory.
Pre-camp: Attend 6 hours of virtual training. Attend pre-camp planning calls with Program leads 8-, 6-, 4- and 2- weeks out from program start as available. The exact timings of calls are to be determined, and all calls will be held virtually.
Summer: Attend your assigned in-person program(s) from Friday morning through the following Saturday afternoon, nine days total. Program Administrators must attend their assigned programs in their entirety and cannot be admins for consecutive program weeks. The cost of travel to programs will be covered according to PALS’ staff travel policies.
Location options: Varies across the USA, location preferences will be considered, and options may have some flexibility.
Week 1: Friday, June 14 - Saturday, June 22 - New York
Week 2: Friday, June 21 - Saturday, June 29 - Philadelphia
Week 3: Friday, June 28 - Saturday, July 6 - Los Angeles
Week 4: Friday, July 5 - Saturday, July 13 - Cleveland
Week 5: Friday, July 12 - Saturday, July 20 - Boston
Week 6: Friday, July 19 - Saturday, July 27 - Chicago
Week 7: Friday, July 26 - Saturday, August 3 - Baltimore
Week 8: Friday, August 2 - Saturday, August 10 - San Francisco
Summer:
Requirements:
PALS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workspace. We recognize that this takes consistent work and are committed to continual improvement. We believe that diverse ideas, cultures, and traditions reflect the broad diversity of the U.S. and are essential to building our vision of a community of belonging. PALS encourages applicants to describe in their cover letter the unique contributions they, as individuals with diverse experiences, would bring to the organization. We particularly encourage BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals to apply.
Reports to: Program Development Manager
Compensation: $1,200 per program
Position Summary:
At PALS, we offer inclusive camp experiences for individuals with Down syndrome and their…
The cost of travel to programs will be covered according to PALS’ staff travel policies.
The cost of travel to programs will be covered according to PALS’ staff travel policies.