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Directed Initiatives For Youth, Inc., D BA Excite All Stars in New Orleans, LA is looking for 2 summer camp managers to join our team. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, punctual, and engaged.

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor a staff of 20 - 100 (volunteers included)

Structure and coordinate pre-summer and ongoing training for all staff

Assist in pre-summer camp planning and organization

Communicate with parents, community partners, and other outside liaisons prior to and throughout the summer

Monitor the health and safety of all campers and staff

Manage overall program content and structure

Qualifications

Camp Directors must have extensive experience managing staff and working in youth-based programs. Camp Directors must be over the age of 21 and typically possess a degree within the field of Education, Child Psychology, Social Work, or an equivalent field. The Camp Director position requires participation in hiring staff, communicating with partnering organizations, and attending training sessions during the months of Feb - June, as well as facilitating five days of all-staff orientation and training before camp begins.

We are looking forward to reading your application.

Dates: May 15 to July 25

Stipend: $8000

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Schedule: Day shift, Monday to Friday

Education: Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience: 5 yrs

We are looking for a Camp Counselor "Coach" to supervise young campers and make sure they learn and have fun. What do Camp Counselors do? The most important out of all Camp Counselor duties is to ensure campers are safe at all times. You’ll be responsible for overseeing their activities and ensuring they don’t get lost or hurt. The job duties of a Camp Coach at Excite All Stars include planning summer camp games, educating children and teenagers and setting up equipment. Being reliable and able to build good relationships with children are two essential traits of a Camp Coach. You need to have knowledge around outdoor activities, like hiking, canoeing or athletics. If you’re patient, energetic but strict when needed, we’d like to meet you.

Development Responsibilities include:

The Fundraising & Development Intern will assist in the support of the execution of fundraising activities.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Assist in sponsorships and in-kind requests (both written and verbal)

• Coordinate closely with marketing team on social media, collateral, and web content to promote events

• Research content for and draft email blasts to donors, supporters and other interested parties

• Provide support for on-going development activities including prospect research, grant research and drafting, and program marketing

• Creating fundraising campaigns, including thinking creatively about campaign messages, as well as implementing the logistics of campaigns (mailings, social media posts, e-mails, phone calls)

- Execute Social Media posts for ongoing programming

5-10 hrs per week /est. 65 hrs for semester

Program Support Responsibilities include:

* Support in onboarding of Mentors/Mentees into Flightplan program as needed. (Work with Coach Priya for direction)

* Be a liaison between elementary/middle school teachers and Coach Priya (As needed-secondary priority)

* Support Social Media manager as needed to execute posting plan

* Assist with promoting fundraising opportunities on social media

* Step in during virtual classroom sessions & take pictures of the classes for social media

* Implement in-person workshop at Joe W. Brown Park (workshop subjects below)

* EAS Epic Runners (TBD) (Running club)

* Excite Girls Rock Female empowerment program (TBD)

* STEM Saturdays/Basketball Clinics (March)

* Social Justice Internship (February)

* Arts Programs/Baseball Clinics (April)

* Lead Arts Classes in April- (3 Saturdays)

* 15-minute check-ins weekly with Admin

Job Title: Up2Us Coach/Program Coordinator

Position Overview:

Serve as an Up2Us Coach and Program Coordinator, using sports and education to empower youth and foster positive life outcomes. This role includes coaching, program coordination, and summer camp mentorship, offering diverse responsibilities and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

During the School Year (Jan 30–May 26):

• Youth Sports Coach: Develop sport-specific skills and teamwork among youth.

• Program Leader: Plan and improve existing youth programs, ensuring structure and engagement.

• Health & Nutrition Leader: Educate youth and parents on healthy habits and lifestyle choices.

• Camp Coordinator: Facilitate engaging activities during out-of-school time, including weekends and holidays.

• Event Planner: Assist in organizing tournaments and special events.

• Volunteer Recruiter: Recruit, train, and empower community volunteers for program support.

• Service Learning Facilitator: Lead initiatives to promote community engagement and service.

• Referee: Oversee games, ensuring fair play and using mistakes as teachable moments.

Summer Coach/Mentor (May 27–July 5):

• Lead a group of approximately 10 campers as a team leader.

• Communicate and implement weekly/daily activity plans.

• Ensure timely and orderly movement of campers between activities.

Service Dates & Hours:

• Term: January 30–July 25

• Hours: ~10 hours/week during the school year; 35–40 hours/week during summer.

• Requirement: Complete 900 service hours by July 25.

Compensation:

• Stipend: $10,800 (paid bi-weekly).

• Educational Award: $3,697.50 upon completing 900 hours, usable for education-related expenses.

This position offers a dynamic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on youth while gaining valuable skills in sports leadership, program management, and community engagement.