Tech Camp Counselor

Open to all curious learners

UNH Tech Camp is a summer STEM program for students entering grades 5-12. It aims to cultivate interest and excitement around STEM subjects through interactive, hands-on activities.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assistance with Camp Programming – 50%
• Helping supervise project groups
• Running morning and afternoon meetings
• Gathering and delivering project supplies
• Taking photos
• Walking campers to and from the nurse (with another staff member)
• Leading by example if campers are reluctant
• Camp Photography and the Camp Newsletter – 30%
• Taking photos of various project groups/activities throughout the day
• Helping to download and organize photos into albums at the end of each day
• Gathering quick “blurbs” from each project group and organizing them into a Word doc for inclusion in the bi-weekly newsletter
• Miscellaneous Camp Duties – 20%
• Walking campers to and from the nurse as needed (with another staff member)
• Auxiliary work in the camp office (making copies, organizing materials, delivering supplies)
• Helping to set up for community showcase events on Fridays (putting up signs, moving small tables)
• Helping with camp clean up and breakdown at the end of each day and week

Minimum Qualifications

• No minimum education required – current high school students will be considered
• Enthusiasm for working with students in grades 5-12
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and learn on-the-job
• Adapts to changes in priorities and unplanned challenges
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, sometimes loud environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a summer camp or similar youth-focused program
• STEM or Education majors encouraged, but not required

Other Requirements

• A successful background check is required (or two letters of reference if the applicant is under 18 years old).
• Must attend a required staff training half-day hosted by the Tech Camp Leadership team.

Pay Range

$16.00/hour

Benefits

The University of New Hampshire offers comprehensive benefits for its employees. For more information, please visit: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources