The camp counselor II position at Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter in Park City will assist with daily summer camp functions for the 39 camps offered from June--August. This position is intended for teens who are entering 9th through 12 grades in Fall 2023, and 2023 high school graduates. This position will help teens develop leadership skills, provide teaching experience and opportunities to meet other motivated teens, give teens meaningful workplace skills, and help them build their resume and a reference for future jobs. Camp themes focus on nature, science, art, and exploration.

Camp Counselor IIs must commit to at least four weeks of work at Swaner June--August, as well as attending a mandatory counselor training in June.

For opportunities for high school graduates, higher education students, and professional educators, please see the job positing for Environmental Educator at Swaner.

• Attend camp counselor training sessions
• Help with set up and clean up of camp each day, including preparing supplies, sweeping, arranging classroom, etc.
• Play age-appropriate games with campers, as directed by camp lead
• Lead small group activities
• Ensure camp is a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for all campers
• Act as role models for campers and other counselors

• Must be at least 14 years old
• Must be entering 9th-12th grades in Fall 2023, or graduated from high school in Spring 2023
• Ability and desire to work with youth, other teens, and adults
• Strong work ethic and sense of responsibility
• Good verbal communication skills
• Must be able to help with both outdoor and indoor activities, including (but not limited to) hiking, wading in streams and ponds, walking on uneven ground, games, crafts, and indoor activities

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

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