Summer Programming Coordinator

Innovative girls' empowerment + literacy nonprofit seeks a seasoned professional in childrens’ and/or summer programming to support summer camp and other programming for elementary schoolers in Alexandria.

Who you are: You love to read and you have a passion for girls’ empowerment. You have a strong track record in working with youth, and you also have strong skills in organizing and preparing for youth programming. You are excited to create some summer magic for kids!

Who we are: At Spitfire Club, we are changing the world, one book club at a time. By creating demand for and building inclusive community around diverse, girl-positive books, The Spitfire Club enhances literacy and social-emotional skills, nurturing each girl’s love of reading, love of self, and love for girls across all communities.

TSC is a trusted, authentic, culturally responsive partner that embodies our core values of curiosity, resilience, empathy, authenticity, and tenacity. We work in partnership with after school programs at Title I Schools, affordable housing communities, and community centers, with a focus on girls who face structural and systemic barriers to literacy, visibility, opportunity, and empowerment.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Assisting in the planning, preparation, operations, and facilitation of Spitfire Summer Camp: activity facilitation, camp setup and breakdown, coordinating camper meals, volunteer management, and other responsibilities as they arise.
• Supporting office functions: organizing, printing and copying, assembling activities, and producing supporting materials.
• Special Projects: may include volunteer recruitment and training, data entry and management, and/or supporting the production of curriculum or activity development for Spitfire Club sessions.

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to ascend and descend stairs to access specific areas of the summer camp facility
• Should be able to lift and carry moderately heavy objects (30-35 lbs)

Location and Schedule:

• June 23 - August 1: 20 hours per week, with “core days” being Tuesday and Wednesday
• August 4 - 8 (camp week): ~40 hours, fully on-site, 8:30am - 4:30pm, with possibility for extended weekend and evening hours (overtime eligible)
• August 13 - 14 (closeout week): 10 hour week, in-person at Spitfire Office
• * Office will be closed on July 3rd and 4th, August 11th and 12th

Requirements:

• Experience working with elementary-age youth
• Experience managing or supporting youth programming and/or summer programming
• Ability to pass a background check
• Embodies Spitfire values of curiosity, resilience, empathy, authenticity, and tenacity
• First Aid & CPR Certified or willingness to become certified
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus
• Ability to use Google Office suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc)