Temporary Summer Camp Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Education and Professional Training

Compensation: $20.00 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits: Non-Benefits Eligible

This position is temporary and will work from May 5, 2025, through August 22, 2025.

THE POSITION

The Summer Camp Coordinator is responsible for assisting with day-to-day logistics of summer camp programming at the Guthrie Theater, and to provide administrative support to help bolster the productivity, efficiency and overall effectiveness of the Guthrie Education and Professional Training department. Responsible for several key operations and activities, the Summer Camp Coordinator leads the check-in and check-out process at the beginning and end of each day, communicating directly with care givers, students and staff to ensure camper safety. The Summer Camp Coordinator supports teaching artists and counselors with programming, space and resource needs and offers support for students throughout their summer camp experience. All Guthrie employees are expected to model and champion the Guthrie’s core values of Artistic Excellence; Community; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility; and Fiscal Responsibility.

The position is full-time, hourly and non-exempt and will work from May 5, 2025, through August 22, 2025. The typical schedule will be Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. This role is required to work flexible hours/days, including evenings and weekends, reflective of the dynamic schedule of the theater.

The Guthrie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an equitable environment that finds strength in diversity of identity, experience and perspective. We are dedicated to hiring and developing talented teams which are inclusive and welcoming to individuals with different backgrounds, thoughts, and abilities. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists Education Program Manager in planning and executing day-to-day operations of all summer camps.
• Manages registration details including summer camp packages, discounts, refunds, and scholarship applications.
• Assists in building and maintaining camps in Tessitura and communicating with stakeholders.
• Serves as a point of contact between Guthrie Education staff and camper caregivers.
• Leads check-in and checkout each day of camp.
• Supports teaching artists and counselors with in-class requests/needs such as printing, accessing materials, in-class support, and lunch supervision.
• Ensures classrooms & rehearsal rooms are clean, safe and prepared for students/teaching artists.
• Maintains knowledge of security policies, emergency procedures, and child medical forms.
• Provides support and assistance to teaching artists, counselors and campers with accessibility needs and steps in to cover counselors as needed.
• Builds surveys and collects both qualitative and quantitative data for program evaluation.
• Fosters a work environment incorporating the Guthrie values of Artistic Excellence, Community, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility; and Fiscal Responsibility.

• Prior administrative support experience in theater and/or an arts education setting required. Formal, informal and cross-disciplinary experiences will be considered. A background in Stage Management or Production Management is a plus, as is experience working as a Teaching Artist and/or experience in K-12 education.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word). Has extensive knowledge of and can use technology and other technical resources.
• Experience with a ticketing database (Tessitura, Spektrix, Resova, etc.)
• Experience working with and entering data in a CRM or database.
• Experience managing and coordinating multiple organizational priorities.
• Demonstrated skills in managing multiple priorities and maintaining composure/diplomacy during stressful situations.
• Commitment to fostering and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, teaching artists, community partners, volunteers and the general public.
• Experience with making independent decisions, exercising appropriate judgment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Can communicate effectively and persuasively in orally and in writing on both an interpersonal and group level.
• Can perform light physical labor such as moving chairs & tables and setting up AV carts and other support resources for summer camps and sharings.
• Can work flexible hours/days reflective of the dynamic schedule of a theater.
• Experience with and commitment to working with individuals and teams that exemplify diversity of identity, experience, and perspective, including but not limited to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, family and/or marital status, creed, religion, ancestry, disability, national origin, sexual orientation or sexual identity, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, body size/type, status with regard to public assistance or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

WHY SHOULD I APPLY?

Be a part of a leading non-profit organization that is committed to serving not only the local Twin Cities community but the industry as a whole. In addition to a competitive salary, the Guthrie offers attractive employee benefits and staff perks, subject to plan or policy terms.

• Sick Time: One hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked (in concurrence with the Minneapolis and State of Minnesota Sick and Safe Time requirements)
• Transportation: Subsidized passes for Metro Transit buses and trains; Discounted pre-tax monthly ramp parking; Discounted bike locker rental
• Complimentary Tickets: To all Guthrie productions
• Discounted Tickets: To all shows produced by the Guthrie and to some performances hosted by the Guthrie
• Classes and Camps: Discounts to Guthrie classes and camps
• Other Employee Perks: Guthrie Store discount; Affinity Groups

ABOUT THE GUTHRIE

The Guthrie Theater engages exceptional theater artists in the exploration of both classic and contemporary plays connecting the community we serve to one another and to the world. Through its extraordinary artists, staff and facility, the Guthrie is committed to the people of Minnesota, and from its place, rooted deeply in the Twin Cities, influences the field as a leading 21st century arts organization. Every year more than 500 people, both on stage and off, help ensure our success in creating and supporting the highest level of theater. As an organization, we are committed to our values of Artistic Excellence; Community; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility; and Fiscal Responsibility. The Guthrie Theater is located in the historic Mill District along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As the largest city in the state, Minneapolis offers a large variety of parks, lakes, great food, festivals, malls and more.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The Guthrie Theater would like to acknowledge that we gather on the traditional land of the Dakota People and honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations, including the Ojibwe and other Indigenous nations.

Applicants must submit a resume to be considered for the position.