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Camp Carnegie is a series of camps for middle school youth. It is designed to provide high-quality academic enrichment, fun, fast-paced learning, and an introduction to fascinating careers. Experienced instructors, community field trips, and hands-on activities contribute to the fun yet informative nature of the program. This is a three week summer camp at the Carnegie Center, each camp with a different theme and instructor. We have two Camp Carnegie Assistant positions available.

Since 1992, the non-profit Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning has been meeting the educational and artistic needs of Lexington, Kentucky. Located in a 120-year-old former Carnegie Library building, the center seeks “to empower people to explore and express their voices” through writing, reading, and the arts. The Center serves thousands of Kentuckians annually with classes for lifelong learners; unique tutoring and mentoring programs; accessible community space, and other imaginative learning opportunities.

• Serve as assistant to camp instructors for six half-day camps
• Collect permission and photo release forms, reach out to parents if needed 
• Sit in on six camps as an authority figure; handle behavior issues if they arise 
• Set up supplies in classroom 
• Prepare daily snack for each camp (we will purchase snacks to have at the center) 
• Oversee lunch for full-day campers 
• Coordinate student drop-off and pick-up; remain with children until parents have arrived 
• Clean classroom at the conclusion of each camp (pick up supplies, straighten chairs, vacuum when needed, etc.)
• Help prepare final grant report at conclusion of camps 

• Excellent verbal communication skills with teachers, parents, students, and coordinator 
• Strong professionalism and organizational skills 
• Ability to maintain order and deal with behavior issues if they arise 
• Experience with middle school students required 
• Must complete a background check paid for by the Carnegie Center

• Deliver educational programs at Title I schools, the Carnegie Center, and elsewhere in the community (Youth Meeting Authors, Family Fun and Learning events, Youth Poet Laureate, programs offered in partnership, etc.)
• Manage the Youth Poet Laureate program, involving the selection of the YPL and ambassadors, programming/readings, etc.
• Plan and oversee the annual summer program, Camp Carnegie, including instructors and camp assistants, supplies, and other needs
• Coordinate with public partners on programs at satellite locations such as schools, community centers, Lexington Public Library, and other off-site locations
• Schedule room assignments for CCLL youth programs, maintain updated calendar
• Purchase supplies for all youth programs as necessary
• Recognize sponsors of programs and events through promotional materials and verbal comments at events
• Create and review program evaluations
• Represent the Carnegie Center at youth/children outreach and volunteer fairs/events
• Recruit, train, manage, and celebrate volunteers who give time to the Carnegie Center and programs serving children and adults
• Maintain lists of volunteers, authors for children and youth, and others for a variety of youth programming needs
• Obtain in-kind and monetary community partner support for programs, as needed

• Supply stories, stats, and information about programs to development for grant documentation
• Work with the Director and other members of the staff to ensure that the Carnegie Center continues to fulfill its mission to the community
• Work some evenings and weekends as the position requires
• Assist with annual Carnegie events, such as Carnegie Classics, Hall of Fame, and the Books-in-Progress Conference
• Work with the marketing department for website updates
• Other relevant duties as assigned

• Experience working with children and managing volunteers
• MS Office, Google Suite, basic tech skills, Zoom, etc. and general comfort with technology
• Ability to stand for multiple hours and lift up to 25lbs, and other physical demands as required
• Ability to travel to off-sites and transport tabling and event materials
• Strong skills in networking, record-keeping, and with database experience preferred
• Bilingual preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required