Junior Counselor Director - Temporary

Overview

The Junior Counselor Director is responsible for running the youth leadership development program (the Junior Counselor program) including supervising Junior Counselors (JCs) while they are at camp, creating their schedules, directing work projects, helping with Junior Counselor Orientation and serving as a mentor and role-model. The JC Director will work as a team with the Camp Director in administering the Green Mountain Conservation Camp Program, will assume the Camp Director's duties during their absence, and enforce all camp policies. The JC Director will work under the Camp Coordinator. The JC Director will be responsible for teaching conservation education courses at a residential camp to campers ages 12-16. The JC Director will also be responsible for mentoring campers and other staff members in educational, social, professional, and personal matters and assuring that the camp goals, objectives, and the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department's mission are met.

 

Please note: This is a residential position in either Castleton or Woodbury, VT. 

Position Dates: Early June to late August.

 

We recommend interested candidates submit a cover letter along with their resume to explain their interest in the position and how their experience would apply to this position.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervise the Junior Counselor Program (approximately 100 high school volunteers) and provide them with valuable feedback for professional growth through end of the season evaluations.
• Work closely with the Camp Director to ensure that program goals and objectives of the camp are met, including health and safety policies and regulations.
• Fill in for Director on their day off including sending "Daily email" to the Camp Coordinator
• JC Director should assist the Camp Director during high stress disciplinary or medical situations, but Junior Counselor program will be their day-to-day focus.
• Communicate with parents, volunteers, and the public in person, on the phone, and via email.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison between the Camp Director, Instructors, and Volunteer staff.
• Work closely with the Camp Director to oversee daily camp operations.
• Hold JCs to high standards regarding facilities maintenance and cleanliness, class equipment care, and time spent with campers atmealtime, swim time, and cabin time. If disciplinary action needs to be taken regarding a Junior Counselor, the Camp Coordinatormust be informed immediately.
• Create work project lists for Junior Counselors, as well as assist the Camp Director when assigning work projects to staff duringtheir off blocks.
• Organize the collection of weekly camp photos, make sure JCs are taking care of the camp cameras, and create the weeklygraduation slide show.
• Provide weekly JC report to be given to the Camp Coordinator and assist Camp Director with the collection of weekly paperwork.
• Oversee the assembly of the graduation packets given to campers

General Camp Responsibilities:

• Be able to teach courses independently and co-teach all courses with other staff members (teach 2-3 classes a day) as well as act as a mentor for new instructors.
• Co-lead camp activities, and other responsibilities including; health and safety supervision, dining hall duties, inventory andorganizing class materials, grounds maintenance, and similar tasks.
• Be 'on call' to the needs and responsibilities of camp, other camp staff, and campers 24 hours a day.
• Be a positive role model and leader for other camp staff, volunteer staff, and campers.
• Deal with discipline issues in an appropriate and sensitive manner.
• Cooperate fully with the Director, Instructors, Volunteers, and all Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Staff.

Who May Apply

This position, Junior Counselor Director - Temporary (Job Requisition #54108), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.

 

If you would like more information about this position, please contact hannah.lafont@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Applicant Criteria

• Minimum of two (2) years of college, preferably in Natural Resources, Wildlife, Environmental Education, or similar field OR one season as a Natural Resource Instructor.
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