Summer Camp Operations Coordinator

Job Title

Summer Camp Operations Coordinator

Language Center, Manhattan

Language Center Director & Youth Specialist

Temporary, Non-Exempt

9:00am-4:00pm

$19.00/hourly

June 1, 2026

August 21, 2026

In-person (Manhattan, NY)

To spread joie de vivre through language, culture, and connection!

Attracting over 150,000 visitors annually, L’Alliance New York is the city’s premier center for French language and francophone arts and cultures. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, L’Alliance New York’s mission is to provide our members and students with engaging French language classes and audacious multi-disciplinary programming that celebrates the diversity of francophone cultures and creativity around the world.

L’Alliance New York is internationally known for offering the largest selection of fully-immersive French language courses for students aged one to 101, and for its renowned cultural programming including the annual Bastille Day celebration that takes place on New York's famed Madison Avenue, attracting over 50,000 visitors each year; the Crossing The Line arts and performance festival that engages NYC cultural institutions in bringing dynamic international artists to audiences;
Animation First, the biggest animation festival in the U.S; and the Comic Arts Fest, celebrating the intersection of American and francophone comic arts.

L’Alliance New York is seeking a highly organized and energetic Summer Camp Operations Coordinator to support the successful planning and day-to-day execution of its Language Center Summer Camp program in Manhattan.

This is a temporary, in-person position ideal for an early-career professional interested in youth programming, education operations, and family-facing coordination within a dynamic cultural and educational institution. The Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring smooth daily camp operations, supporting staff, helping manage logistics, and contributing to a safe, welcoming, and engaging experience for children and families throughout the summer.

• Support the daily operations of Summer Camp, including arrival, dismissal, transitions, and general schedule flow
• Help coordinate classrooms, supplies, activity materials, and shared spaces.
• Serve as a point of contact for camp staff, families, and internal teams as needed.
• Assist with attendance tracking, rosters, and basic student-related administrative follow-up.
• Help prepare and organize materials for weekly themes, workshops, and outings.
• Support communication with families, including practical updates and general camp information.
• Help ensure that safety procedures and pickup protocols are followed consistently.
• Assist with field trip logistics, transportation coordination, and on-site supervision support.
• Contribute to a positive, solutions-oriented environment for both children and staff.
• Support the Language Center team with other operational needs related to Summer Camp.

The job description above is not an exhaustive list of duties. The person in this role will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the role and the overall business objectives of L’Alliance New York.

This role may be a great fit if you are:

• You are organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple moving parts at once.
• You enjoy working in fast-paced, child-centered environments.
• You are calm under pressure and able to solve problems quickly and professionally.
• You communicate clearly and warmly with both adults and children.
• You are dependable, flexible, and team-oriented.
• You are motivated by educational work, cultural programming, and community engagement.

• Must hold valid U.S. work authorization.
• Be a French native speaker or equivalent level.
• Experience in a bilingual, educational, or nonprofit environment is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Previous experience in camps, after school programs, schools, childcare, or youth programs preferred.
• Ability to manage logistics and operational details with care and consistency.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with…