Summer Camp Counselor Lead

Come work for Animal Humane Society as a Summer Camp Counselor Lead where caring for animals isn’t just a job – it’s our passion.  We are on a mission to compassionately and responsibly create a more humane world for animals and their people.

Pay: $18.00/hour ($2.00 increase for internal employees)

Benefits: 

·         Paid Time Off (accrual based on # of hours worked) 

Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week. From 6/3/24 until 8/26/24

• Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Woodbury or St. Paul

Application requirements: Please upload current resume

Interview process: Step 1 - Video assessment; Step 2 - Virtual interview; Step 3 - Virtual Meet & Greet. Virtual interviews are done via Microsoft Teams

Job Purpose:   You lead and support the delivery of activities and organization of summer day camp for youth in grades 3-10. You serve as a point of contact for camp staff, families, and internal departments at AHS. You are supportive, flexible, and open to different ideas. You help to ensure all campers have a positive, fun, and safe experience at AHS summer camp.

What you will be doing:

Leadership — Own outcomes, work collaboratively, and hold yourself and the team accountable.

Relationship Building — Enthusiastically greet children and guardians. Provide guardians with appropriate feedback and information regarding camp and their camper(s). Act as a liaison to the camp’s host site and communicate with other leaders on site as needed.

Education — Responsible for leading or supervising the daily camp curriculum and programming. Participate in the teaching and progression of lessons and activities, including adapting to differing camper ages, abilities and group dynamics.  Oversee behavior management ensuring a positive experience for all campers.

Support — Provide support to the summer camp program including maintenance of supplies and camp records and post camp wrap-up. Assist in the implementation of staff training.

Culture — Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling AHS’s behaviors and values, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Champion a culture of safety and promote meaningful volunteer engagement.

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What we are looking for:

Schedule — Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during camp operations hours as defined by management for the full camp season.

Experience — Experience working with youth in grades 3-10 required. Experience leading youth programs or other leadership experience preferred.

Adaptability — Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a variety of situations.

Communication — Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, must have ability to work as a member of the team and partner collaboratively with external and internal customers and departments.

Physical & Emotional Capabilities — Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment, including the use of euthanasia. Summer camp staff must be able to stay engaged and active with youth throughout the day. Camp activities are both outdoors and indoors in a variety of weather conditions.  Should be comfortable with handling a variety of animals. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

This position description is intended to describe the general content and/or requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

This position requires passing a background check as well as first aid training/CPR certification.

Benefits

About AHS:

Every year, Animal Humane Society provides direct care and services to help nearly 100,000 animals in need across Minnesota. As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, AHS is transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities. From innovative medical and behavior programs to investments in outreach and advocacy, we’re advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere

Why Work Here

• Make a difference in the lives of animals and people
• Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do
• Work-life balance
• Discounts on veterinary care, pet supplies, and animal training classes
• Mental Health and Counseling Support
• All employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program with 3 free counseling sessions per year

Our Organizational Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

As an organization dedicated to making the world a more humane and compassionate place for animals, we know that people are at the heart of all that we do. Animal Humane Society’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity is essential to our mission and shapes our culture, our work, and the services we provide.

At AHS we embrace and honor the inherent dignity and diverse experiences of our team members, volunteers, board members, partners, clients, and visitors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or income. Working together to instill equity and inclusivity within our organization will allow us to better serve the people and animals of Minnesota, and ultimately have a positive impact on animals in our care.