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2025-2026 Program Specialist- Easterseals Wisconsin Camps

🇺🇸 Madison, WI

🕑 Temporary

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ August 13th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Easterseals Wisconsin is hiring a 2025-2026 Program Specialist for their AmeriCorps year-long program. The Program Specialist plans and leads therapeutic arts, sports, and nature-based activities during camp sessions, supports other staff and members, and ensures a safe, inclusive environment for campers while completing service hours from September 2025 to May 2026.

Highlights

  • Plan and lead programs in arts & crafts, sports & games, drama, music & dance, and nature for large groups and individualized facilitation.
  • Serve a minimum of 450 service hours including weekend camp sessions and office or teleservice hours.
  • Assist AmeriCorps members and staff with programming and activity facilitation.
  • Participate in AmeriCorps and camp orientations, trainings (including CPR/First Aid), and community service events.
  • Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and inclusive environment for campers with disabilities.
  • Provide program outreach and community connections for enhancement of camp programs.
  • Technical skills required include strong computer skills and excellent written communication.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to lift 50 lbs and assist campers with personal care and transfers.
  • Compensation includes a living allowance totaling $2,800, room and board during camp sessions, and an eligible AmeriCorps education award of $1,956.35 upon completion.
  • Qualifications require teamwork, minimal supervision, eagerness to work with people with disabilities, and the ability to communicate effectively with the public.

2025-2026 Program Specialist- Easterseals Wisconsin Camps Full Description



Department Overview: 
 | As a year-round program, Easterseals Wisconsin Camps strive to provide AmeriCorps members opportunity through National Service to build upon leadership skills, hands-on direct support and program facilitation training, and certifications that can be applied toward future professional pathways, all within an inclusive environment based in a summer camp setting. If you are looking for a term of service with a diverse group of people and making a positive impact within your community, we are excited to share our opportunities with you!

Anticipated Start Date 
 | 9/12/25

Anticipated End Date 
 | 4/26/25

Anticipated Hours Per Week 
 | minimum 10 hours per week

Salary/Wage Range: 
 | Lump Sum $5,156.35 to $5,156.35

Number Of Positions 
 | 1

Position Summary/Job Duties: 
 | Program Specialist Responsibilities: The Program Specialist will focus on program planning and implementation of arts & crafts, sports & games, drama, music & dance, and nature for large group and individualized facilitation during both Camp Wawbeek and Respite Camp weekend sessions.The Program Specialist- will serve a minimum of 450 hours of service from September 2025- May 2026. This includes serving at least ten (10) weekends and at least one training weekend. Members are expected to serve at Respite Camp and Camp Wawbeek from 4:00 pm Friday afternoon through 1:00pm Sunday afternoon. As well as 10 hours per week in the camp office and/or approved teleservice.Program Leadership Responsibilities: Plan and lead therapeutic based programs as assigned, including sports and games, arts and crafts, drama, music and dance, and community trips.Assist AmeriCorps members and staff in programming and activity facilitation.Participate in all required AmeriCorps Orientations, trainings (Citizenship Training, Conflict Resolution and CPR/First Aid), and meetings, as provided by the AmeriCorps Program Manager.Participate in all required camp orientations and general trainings under American Camping Association (ACA) standards, as provided by the Site Supervisors.Participate in AmeriCorps events as required and requested by the Wisconsin National and Community Service board, such as the opening and closing events, and National Day of Service.Make connections with individuals and volunteers in the community for program outreach and program enhancement.Maintain a safe therapeutic and inclusive environment for all campers.Program Benefits: AmeriCorps members will be provided room and board while serving during Camp sessions, training and on-site community service. In addition, member will receive a living allowance totaling $2,800 for the full term of service. After successfully completing a term of service, AmeriCorps member will be eligible to receive an education award.  The education award can be used to pay education costs at qualified institutions of higher education or training programs, or to repay qualified student loans. The award will equal $1956.35 if the full term of service is completed.  

Qualifications: 
 | Skill requirements: Essential functions include: (1) ability to work well with others (2) excellent written skills (3) strong computer skills (4) organized and able to prioritize (5) possess a valid driver’s license and (6) ability to work effectively with the public, including speaking to groups and volunteers. The position requires eagerness to work with people with disabilities (a vulnerable population) and an ability to work as a team member, with minimum supervision, and to perform all position duties.  Easterseals Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer.

Physical Demands 
 | Lift 50 lbs to waist level, assist youth and adult campers with direct care (personal care and Lifts & Transfers)

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