AmeriCorps Maryland Lead Program Specialist

Ameri Corps Maryland Lead Program Specialist

Queenstown, MD

Onsite

* A stipend, housing, and access to a vehicle is provided. Meals are provided while programming is in session.

Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp provides “a different kind of healing” to thousands of children with serious illnesses and their families annually – all completely free of charge. For many of these children and families, Hole in the Wall provides multiple Camp experiences throughout the year at the facility in Ashford, Conn, in dozens of hospitals and clinics, directly in camper homes and communities and through other outreach activities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

We are seeking three (3) Full‑Time Ameri Corps members for the 2026‑2027 service year to serve as Lead Program Specialists. These Ameri Corps positions are enrolled through the Frostburg State University ASTAR program. The Ameri Corps Program Specialists will be key program leaders at our new program location in Queenstown, Maryland. They will be part of the leadership team and provide support to the seasonal program counselors, aid in the preparation of the new facility, and be responsible for the set up and facilitation of Camp program areas.

Depending on skills and interests, Lead Program Specialists will spend a portion of their work week assisting in organization of the site, leading volunteer groups, and providing office management. Lead Program specialists should expect their role to change throughout the calendar year based on the current needs of the program schedule.

• Haveastronginterestinservingthecommunity.
• Beabletorelatetodiversepopulations.
• Abletoprovidecopyofeitherhighschooldiploma,GED,orcollegetranscript
• Havereliabletransportation.
• Mustsuccessfullypassacomprehensive Criminal History Check ,which includes
  
  FBI fingerprinting.
• Applicants DO NOT need to be college students; anyone from the community who fits the above and below requirements may participate.

• Committooneyearoffull-time
  40hoursaweekfrom
  
  Sept.
  2026–August
  2027.
• Mustbeatleast
  21yearsofage.
• Mustbephysicallyandmentallycapableofworkingwithchildrenandteencampersaswellastheiradultcaregivers.
• Mustbefamiliarwithandenforceallsafety,emergency,and Camp policies.
• Committofosteringacommunitythatcelebratesour Camp values,whichareinclusion,gratitude,possibility,friendship,andsafety.
• Abilitytoworkoutdoorsinhotandcoldweatherconditions.
• Valid Driver'slicenseanddrivingrecordwhichmeets
  
  Campinsurancecarrierrequirements.
• Abilitytofrequentlyliftupto
  25pounds.

• Participateinrequiredon-siteorientationandindividualprogramtraining.
• Assistinplanningandfacilitatingseasonalstafforientationsandspecificprogramareaorientations.
• Assistinthecompilationofnecessarycertificationsforprogramstaffinthefollowingareas:
  
  Pool,&Archery.
  
  Additionally,betrainedinasmanyoftheseareasaspossible.
• Assureprogramareasremainsafe,organizedandstockedthroughouttheprogramcalendar.
• Assistintheadmissionsdepartmentinrecruitingfamiliesasneeded.
• Assistinmanagingthe Campofficewithphonecallsandemailresponses.
• Organizeandfacilitateall-campactivitiesalongsidetherestofthe
  
  Program
  
  Team.
• Helpcreateandfosteranenvironmentthatpromotesinclusivity,safety,and participation.
• Learnandhelpleadcommunicationaboutprogramneeds,program development,andweatherplans.
• Workeffectivelybothindividuallyandaspartofateam.
• Performotherdutiesasdeemednecessaryby Camp leadership.

• Interestinacareerwithingthe Camping,Non-profitor
  
  Medical fields.
• Experiencewithand/oranunderstandingofresidentialcampprogrammingpreferredbutnotrequired.
• Courseworkinarelatedfieldisdesirable,butthereisnominimumeducationrequirement.
• Excellentinterpersonalcommunicationskills;includingwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.
• Self-starterwithabilitytomulti-taskandprioritizeworkday/projects independently.
• Computer literacy,specifically
  
  MSOffice
  
  Suite,Outlook and Internet.

• Aneducationawardof $7,395forfutureeducationalexpensesorrepaymentofstudentloans-memberswhoareage
  55oroldermaygifttheired.awardtoachildorgrandchild.
• Federalstudentloanforbearancewhileinservice,withexemptionfrompayinginterestaccruedduringthattime.
• Healthinsuranceandchildcarereimbursement,if eligible.
• Campwillprovide,optionalsharedhousingonsiteduringtheyearofservice.

In keeping with Camp’s core values, Hole in the Wall fosters a community of purposeful inclusion through a commitment to diversity and equity.

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of age, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, and is committed to a diverse workforce.