Summer Camp Assistant Coordinator
Summer Camp Assistant Coordinator
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Job Description
Position Summary(Basic Job Function)
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In alignment with the mission programs and initiatives of MSU Extension delivers researchbased information to program participants through various methods and/or provides support and coordination of MSU Extension programs.
Unit Position Summary
Michigan State University Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive organization which requires all staff to contribute towards a vision for success. Diversity equity and inclusion are central to our work regardless of title or position within the organization. This means that all staff at MSU Extension are dedicated to the following:
- We work together to ensure that programming is delivered to diverse audiences produces equitable impacts for all participants and demonstrates partnership and inclusion for all groups.
- We embrace that it is everyones job to create a culture that promotes diversity equity inclusion and belonging.
- We ensure that every team member is prepared with the skills and resources to contribute to our welcoming and inclusive culture.
- We foster inclusion by recognizing and valuing diverse perspectives skills experiences and work to create equal access to programming for communities.
- We commit to continuous learning for diversity equity and cultural competency in order to achieve inclusive excellence.
- We understand that diversity equity and inclusion are essential elements to our work and are vital to the organizational culture and programmatic success of MSU Extension.
- We embrace a culture of understanding coaching and feedback towards achieving a vision of success for the entire organization and its staff.
- Together we will achieve success and we commit to these goals in our work continued education and ongoing efforts.
Position Summary:
As part of the educational staff the Summer Camp Assistant Coordinator will assist the Program Coordinator in the overall management of 9 weeks of sciencethemed camp promoting MSU Tollgates mission. We are seeking staff with a background in one or more of the following areas: education agricultural science animal science cooperative games music food science entomology forestry gardening fisheries and wildlife.
This is an 11week position with two weeks of training prior to the start of camp. It runs June 2August 22. There is no camp the week of June 30July 4.
For more information about Summer Farm Camp at MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center visit our webpage at DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with camp checkin and checkout processes.
Communicate with parents about camp behavior and camp schedule.
Prepare supplies and lesson plans for activities that will be executed by Camp Educational Leaders.
Support the Camp Educational Leaders with essential tasks for the of camp.
Assist in the overall planning of summer camp and staff training
Implement experiential science curriculum and programming for students of various ages at appropriate levels using researchbased methods.
Observe behavior in daily camp life encourage positive social interactions between campers and deal appropriately with any improper behavior
Be responsible for the safety of campers teen volunteers fellow staff and self.
Respond appropriately to health safety and any camper concerns including food allergens.
Attend inservice training.
Work with camp staff to plan activities.
Organize assemble and be responsible for equipment needed for instruction.
Handle farm animals and work in proximity with wildlife.
Communicate with parents the public and MSUE staff appropriately.
Lead aftercare daily from 45:00 pm.
Assume any task or responsibility necessary for a successful camp operation as assigned by the camp director.
Desired Qualifications
Be comfortable and interested in working with elementary middle and high schoolaged youth.
Experience working with youth in formal or informal settings (school nature center summer camp scouts etc..
Demonstrated knowledge of the natural world.
Experience working in close proximity to wildlife and farm animals.
Ability to work willingly in all weather (including summer heat and/or rain).
Be comfortable with and/or interested in agriculture gardening plant science entomology fisheries and wildlife and animal science.
Ability to be physically active for an 8hour day.
Demonstrate commitment reliability punctuality and responsible behavior at previous positions.
Possess current CPR/First Aid certification (not required)
Proven ability in establishing and working with a diverse network of constituents and community members across race gender socioeconomic class disabilities and other differences to assist with program development and outreach.
Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.
Ability to lift and carry educational materials equipment etc. up to 50 lbs.
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity knowledge and use of appropriate approaches skills and techniques which reflect an understanding and awareness of social cultural and economic diversity of the target population served.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Work Hours
STANDARD 85
Summary of Physical Demands
See position description/qualficiations.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
