Program Coordinator II

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This position requires the ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift at least 20 pds.

Days, some evenings and weekends.

This Program Coordinator position is located in Carlisle, KY. In addition to serving as a backup to the Camp Director, this position oversees the educational programming and supervises summer and educational interns.

• maintaining and updating educational curricula and lessons for environmental camp programs aligned with Kentucky Core Content and Next Generation Science Learning Standards
• evaluating program outcomes and educational effectiveness throughout each environmental education season
• facilitating educational assemblies and evening programs during the summer residential camping program
• planning, delivering, and evaluating lesson plans across all camp program areas
• training camp employees on camp store cash-handling and inventory procedures.

• This position offers an excellent benefits package and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• To learn more about 4-H, visit 4-H at the University of Kentucky
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• The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund.

Lifeguard certification
High Ropes facilitation training (provided
Training (provided) or experience in all camp program areas

3+years camping experience
3+years lifeguard experience
Driver’s license preferred.

Final date to receive applications 12/04/2026

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Describe your experience supervising, training, and supporting staff.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your education, training, and/or professional experience related to environmental science, natural resources, environmental education, or a related field.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience planning, coordinating or facilitating, and evaluating youth programs, camps, environmental education programs, or similar educational experiences.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience with program administration, including responsibilities such as scheduling, recordkeeping, purchasing, budgeting, registration, data management, or preparing reports.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * 4-H Camp programs rely on staff working together to provide safe, positive, and engaging experiences for youth. Describe your approach to building a strong staff team and maintaining and positive work environment during busy or high-pressure programming periods.

  (Open Ended Question)