Camp/Conference Aide

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or on-call position. Performs a variety of duties in support of summer camps and conferences, such as responding to participant concerns, questions and emergencies; maintaining/monitoring camp rules, checking in/out of participants, attending meetings. May involve overnight supervision of participants. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

This position performs a variety of duties in support of Detroit Early Honors Experience for rising 8th and 9th grad students in Detroit Public Schools Community District  such as responding to participant concerns and questions;  maintaining/monitoring program rules, daily checking in/out of participants, attending meetings. Involves daytime supervision of participants in coordination with professional staff.

Junior Mentors will commute to the program at the MSU Detroit Center each day.

Junior Mentors are responsible for escorting and monitoring students at the MSU Detroit Center, and in locations at field sites around Detroit. Other responsibilities for Junior Mentors include: creating a friendly and comfortable environment for students, managing student check-in and check-out each day, and monitoring students during their daily activities, field visits, workshops, and research.

Junior Mentors work together as a team, under the guidance of lead Mentors and professional staff. Time frame will be about 7:30am – 5:30pm each day.

More information about the program can be found here: https://honorscollege.msu.edu/programs/msu-detroit-early-honors-experience/

Desired Qualifications

-Experience working with youth

-Effective communication

-Demonstrate responsible behavior

-Have transportation to and from the MSU Detroit Center each day

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.

Required Application Materials

- Resume

- Cover Letter

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

https://honorscollege.msu.edu/programs/msu-detroit-early-honors-experience/