Camp Counselor

Job Posting Title: Camp Counselor - Hiring Department: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Position Open To: All Applicants - Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19 - FLSA Status: Non-Exempt - Earliest Start Date: May 20, 2024 - Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Jun 28, 2024 - Location: JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER - Job Details: General Notes The University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is committed to inspiring the conservation of native plants through its public botanic garden and its education, research and outreach programs.
Founded by Lady Bird Johnson and Helen Hayes in 1982, the Wildflower Center is the state botanic garden, a community gem, and a national leader in the field of native plant education, sustainable landscapes, land restoration and research.
It is home to the largest living collection of Texas native plants in the state, welcomes 240,000 visitors annually, has 16,000 members and reaches more than 2 million people through its website.
The Center is focused on improving landscapes, promoting biodiversity, and connecting people with our environment.
The Wildflower Center believes that the “environment is where we all meet,” as Lady Bird Johnson once wisely said.
We are a community of people that care for each other, our land and our broader community.
Wildflower Center staff get free parking and annual membership, discounts on Center classes, access to Wildflower Center featured events, and discounts at the Gift Shop and Gallery and the Wildflower Café.
An inspiring and beautiful work environment with outstanding coworkers awaits you.
Purpose We are seeking enthusiastic, nature-loving counselors for Camp Wildflower and eSTEM Careers Camp, our immersive, outdoor nature-based learning experiences for youth and teens interested in natural science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).
Counselors may spend time facilitating both camps.
Ideal candidates will have formal education or equivalent in education or environmental sciences.
Candidates should enjoy working with diverse groups of young learners.
Our counselors will provide a safe and supportive environment for campers to explore and learn.
Counselors must be safety-minded, reliable, and energetic.
Counselors are expected to lead campers in mission-based lessons and ensure summer camp programs meet the requirements of the University of Texas Youth Protect Program and policies.
Responsibilities Facilitate learning of STEAM topics through experiential learning and discovery.
Implement the daily camp schedule and guide activities with enthusiasm.
Adapt lesson schedule as needed based on campers' engagement.
Implement and enforce camp rules and regulations.
Monitor safety, assess risk/hazards, and report issues to camp director.
Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures of the Wildflower Center.
Monitor and redirect campers’ behavior as needed.
Report code of conduct infractions to camp director.
Greet and engage with families and campers to provide meaningful and positive experiences.
Escort campers to and from activities within the Wildflower Center.
Maintain clean and organized camp environment and equipment.
Collaborate and communicate with other camp staff about lessons and campers’ behavior.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED.
Must be authorized to work in the U.
S.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Applicants must be 18+ years of age upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications Experience supervising children in an informal or formal setting.
Experience in environmental education, science, education, child development or related field.
First Aid and CPR certification is a plus.
Spanish language skills are a plus.
Salary $18 per hour Working Conditions Must be able to work outside and in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
Must be able to engage in moderate physical activity (bending, lifting, pushing/pulling), demonstrate stamina, and lift fifty pounds.
Work Shift The hours will range from 16-32 hours per week based on needs, including camp attendance.
Weekly hours may vary slightly.
The camp 2024 season runs 5/28/24-6/27/24 from 8:30 am-3:30 pm.
Mandatory counselor onboarding and training will take place between 5/20-5/24/24.
Other Requirements Upon Hire: Completion of CW 514 (UTS Child Protection Training) module.
Attend mandatory counselor onboarding and training 5/20-5/24/24.
Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information including email address; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
Letter of interest Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.
Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.
) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files.
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This information will be pulled into your application.
The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.
In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.
) that were noted above.
- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.
Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.
You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.
Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.
The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197.
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If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting.
Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.
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206, Austin, Texas 78701.