Camp Coordinator

Bandology is a proud Canadian non-profit dedicated to supporting more music for more kids via education, collaboration and community. We are looking to hire for the role of Camp and Workshop Coordinator to provide the business and administrative support for summer camps and participate in the development of new camp and workshop programming.

About the Job:

- Responsible for band camp administration
- Responsible for administration and implementation of current music workshops and percussion parties for a wide variety of ages
- Act as the lead for Band Camp and ensure that all campers (kids and teens) have a fun and fulfilling experience
- Implement camp strategy and tactics, identifying specific goals and measurable objectives in collaboration with other team members
- Develop the appropriate resources needed to engage campers in a fun and educational band camp program experience
- Coordinate, schedule and support the camp music director, sectional instructors, guests and music mentors for all camps
- Respond to requests for information about camps/workshops/parties
- Collaborate with fellow staff to respond to and connect with campers and parents
- Create and implement a series of surveys to measure camp outcomes with all audiences
- Run the camp training program and ensure all staff and volunteer are prepared for camp
- Participate in interviews with external connections about the value of music education and ensure they are recorded, reviewed and uploaded to our platforms
- In collaboration with coworkers, advertise, promote and coordinate music workshops and percussion parties and run them utilizing various staff and volunteers
- Review, monitor and update the website as needed
- Participate in three weeks of Band Camp in July and ensure that all campers have a fun and fulfilling experience

About You:

- Enrolled or graduated from a post-secondary program specializing in education or music education or similar
- Ability to perform and instruct on percussion instruments and/or wind band instruments and/or piano
- 2-5 years direct experience working in education, private lessons and/or camp
- Camp experience, either as a camper or counsellor
- Proven ability to lead and direct a team in a camp situation, working with both paid staff and volunteer mentors
- First aid/CPR training with current certification would be a bonus
- Excellent writing, research and interviewing skills
- Comfortable with public speaking, both in person and online
- Excellent communication skills and ability to use compassion and tact when dealing with campers, parents and other community members
- Comfortable working independently from your own personal space (Bandology is a virtual office) with regular in-person meetings and events (as appropriate) with access to your own computer with reliable internet connection
- Experience with Google suite of programs, social media and public speaking
- A wide base of transferable skills including organization, time management, self regulation, collaboration and leadership
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively with the team
- Creativity - new ideas are welcomed at Bandology
- A background in instrumental music, whether from music class, piano lessons or personal interest
- A passion for music and a belief in the long-term value of music education

About Us:

- In addition to working with the staff team, staff may work closely with Board members from diverse backgrounds with varied experience who provide mentorship
- Remote work utilizing a central Google drive for files and regular Zoom meetings. We host an outdoors in-person meeting each week in Oakville
- An extensive onboarding program during the first week to learn about the organization, processes and procedures, and our culture
- A flexible work environment where you can set your own hours
- All staff work together collaboratively during Band Camp weeks, (July 10-14, 17-21 and 24-28) and are expected to attend in person for the full week

Job Details:
With funding from the Canada Summer Jobs program, this position runs for 16 weeks from May 8 to August 25 for 35 hours per week at a rate of $15.50/hour. Bandology reimburses staff for any approved expenses or mileage and offers flexible working hours, professional development and training, and a lively, congenial working atmosphere.

Before applying, please ensure you meet the eligibility requirements for the Canada Summer Jobs Program. To be eligible, youth must:

- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
- International students are not eligible participants. Internatio