Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter is seeking driven teens to work as camp counselors during Summer camp 2024.

• Camp Counselor IIs will assist with daily summer camp activities and functions for nearly 40 camps offered form June – August that take place both on the Swaner Preserve and in the EcoCenter. Teens will help to provide meaningful nature-based camp experiences for youth entering Kindergarten through 4th grade in half-day week-long camps.
• This position is intended for teens who are entering 9th through 12th grade in Fall 2024 and 2024 high school graduates.
• Camp Counselor IIs must commit to at least three weeks of work at Swaner June – August and attend a mandatory counselor training prior beginning work.
• This position will help teens develop leadership skills, gain experience teaching and leading youth, meet other motivated and goal-oriented teens, foster workplace skills, and build their resume and references for future jobs and applications.

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

• Complete hiring paperwork and mandatory training in timely manner
• Help with set up and clean up of camp each day, including preparing supplies, arranging classroom, reviewing curriculum, cleaning, etc.
• Greet campers upon arrival and help them feel comfortable at camp; keep campers engaged throughout program
• Lead small group activities with instruction
• Play age-appropriate games with campers, as directed by camp lead
• Ensure camp is a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for all campers
• Act as role models for campers and other counselors

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 14 years old
• Must be entering 9th-12th grades in Fall 2024, or graduated from high school in Spring 2024
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability and desire to work with youth, other teens, and adults
• Strong work ethic and sense of responsibility
• Good verbal communication skills

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume 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.**

This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

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About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

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