Summer Camp Counselor

Title: Summer Camp Counselor

Reports To: Outdoor Education Program Supervisor

Salary: $93.15/day, plus housing and meals

Duration: June 17, 2024 through August 23, 2024

Location: Coastal Discovery Center at Camp Gray (Newport, OR) or Hancock Field Station (Fossil, OR)

This position summary is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all inclusive.

Our Ideal Candidate: A compassionate leader who has experience with mentorship and/or youth leadership. This individual is committed to providing transformative overnight summer camp experiences.

The Job: OMSI Camp Counselors are in charge of small groups of campers in cabins at either the Coastal Discovery Center at Camp Gray or at Hancock Field Station. In addition to supervising campers in nearly every activity and aspect of camp, this position also takes on support roles like camp assistant in the dining hall, light cleaning, bus or van monitoring, and assisting team members with activities and lessons. Work schedule depends on programming needs.

Your Team:

• Outdoor Education Program Supervisor(s) to support and coordinate programs;
• Outdoor Science Instructors to lead outdoor science education experiences;
• Camp Cook(s) to provide nourishment to entire camp staff and visitors;
• Site Manager to provide support on camp programs, space, and more;
• Maintenance Technician to assist with technical aspects within the camp.

Your Qualifications & Skills:

• Be at least 16 years of age by June 1, 2024;
• Working or volunteering with youth;
• Ability to attain the following certifications: (CPR/AED for adults and children; Oregon Food Handlers Card).

Benefits:

• Housing and meals provide for the duration of employment

• Free OMSI Membership
• Access to hundreds of museums and Oregon attractions
• Multiple health plans to choose from for eligible positions
• Inclusion-centered professional development opportunities

For more information: https://omsi.edu/join-our-team/careers/work-with-omsi-outdoors/ or email talent@omsi.edu

All are welcome at OMSI: As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining individuals from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, citizenship status, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status. Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our process as we build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills so that we can better reflect and serve our community. We strongly invite applications from candidates who share our commitment to diversity.