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Summer Camp Educational Leader

  • In State, Michigan, United States
  • Novi, Michigan, United States
  • Oakland, Michigan, United States
  • Extension Community Food And Environment 10058942
  • Full Time/Part Time: Temporary
  • Extension
  • Support Staff
  • Opening on: Feb 17 2025
  • Closing at: Jun 16 2025 - 23:55 EDT
  • 00
  • $16 per hour
  • Michigan State University Extension
  • 1023558

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

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In alignment with the mission, programs and initiatives of MSU Extension, delivers research-based 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 everyone’s 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 Edu-Leader will lead the learning experience for groups of youth during 9 weeks of science-themed camp promoting MSU Tollgate's 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 a 10-week position with one week of training prior to the start of camp. It runs June 9-August 22. There is no camp the week of June 30-July 4.

For more information about Summer Farm Camp at MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center, visit our webpage at https://www.canr.msu.edu/tollgate/camps/


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Implement experiential science curriculum and programming for students of various ages at appropriate levels using research-based 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 in-service 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 one day per week from 4-5:00 pm.
• Assume any task or responsibility necessary for a successful camp operation as assigned by the camp director.

Desired Qualifications


• Comfortable and interested in working with elementary, middle, and high school-aged youth.
• Past 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 8-hour 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 8-5

Summary of Physical Demands

See position description/desired qualifications.

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