Operations Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the coordination and tracking of all student travel before, during and after the program
• Serve as contact person for parents, guardians and family members of students as they arrange travel to and from Putney
• Monitoring the suitability, availability, and scheduling of school vehicles
• Managing the on-boarding process for new drivers, scheduling, and confirming availability
• Planning and coordinating all program activities including and overnight camping trip, as well as on and off campus trips and events
• Day-to-day administrative office support
• Early morning/late evening office coverage on a rotating schedule
• Maintain, implement and monitor student schedules, whereabouts, and attendance
• Support healthy and positive student habits including timekeeping, sleeping, eating, hygiene, full program participation, and socializing
• Form positive, professionally appropriate relationships with students to further enhance their summer experience

Work Hours and Benefits:

• Seasonal position from May 29th 2023 through August 4th 2023 
• Evenings and weekends off in advance of staff and student arrival
• One 24-hour day off per week while program is in session
• Additional $250 stipend for returning staff
• Room and board (vegan & gluten free meal options available)
• Private room with shared bathrooms
• Develop skills and gain experience working with teenagers aged 14-17
• Opportunity to visit museums, participate in farm work and cultural activities together with students and colleagues
• Engagement in a creative community
• Competitive rates of pay

Our ideal Operations Coordinator candidate:

• At least 2 years experience in a fast-paced office environment
• Responsible, reliable, punctual and flexible
• Calm under pressure with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google suite applications
• Valid driver’s license
• Experienced and interested in working with and supporting teenagers 
• Has previous summer camp experience
• Enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Must be 21 years of age or above
• Must be eligible to work in the US for the duration of the program

Desired but not required:

• First Aid training
• Event management experience
• Photography skills
• Social Media / Digital Marketing experience
• School bus driver endorsement that is valid in Vermont

Things to expect at Putney Summer Arts:

• Long work days with changing schedules
• No smoking or vaping for the duration of the program
• No alcohol, drugs or illicit substances for the duration of the program
• No internet-ready devices (including smart watches) outside of your room/office

Being part of the team at the Putney Summer Arts Program is a rewarding and challenging experience with endless opportunities for personal growth, building professional connections and gaining skills in working with teenagers. Being in a creative environment like Putney can help fuel your own creativity while immersing yourself in education and artistic collaboration.