Summer Camp Counselor

Student Intermediate Level

Requisition IDreq29179 Working TitleSummer Camp Counselor Pay$14.00 - $16.50 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentMaxwell Museum (937B) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeStudent Employment StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredYes For Best Consideration Date5/24/2024 Position Summary

The Maxwell Museum Summer Camp Counselor will be responsible for assisting with the Children's Summer Camp program for one week. Under the supervision of the Curator of Education and Summer Camp Instructors, the Summer Camp Counselor will help to foster a dynamic and engaging learning environment. The successful candidate must be willing to share his or her love of human history and culture with the youth of our community.

Duties shall be as follows:

• Assistance with the supervision of summer campers

• Responsible for coordinating group in all program areas which includes the Maxwell Museum, Hibben Center and other campus locations

• Responsible for setting and maintaining a positive group dynamic that encourages a fun learning experience for all

Assistance with facilitation of camp activities such as:

• Hands-on activities and experiments

• Educational lessons

• Art projects

• Outdoor games

Responsible for materials and supplies including a collection of anthropological teaching resources

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications:

• experience working with children in an educational setting
• knowledge of anthropology, archaeology, and human origins a plus
• enthusiasm for public education and a strong work ethic
• must work well as a team teacher in a group setting
• must be responsible, reliable and well organized
• must complete and pass a criminal background check

Application Instructions

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Please attach a resume/CV, cover letter and 3 supervisory references.

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