Camp Counselor Lead- SEASONAL

Do you enjoy being immersed in nature? Are you looking for a job that will cultivate personal and professional skills for the future, including communication skills, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and hands-on leadership skills all while leaving your weekends and evenings free? Do you want to be a role model for both counselors and campers and help our Camp program continue to grow?

The Indianapolis Zoo is seeking passionate, dedicated, professional, and experienced educators who are interested in taking on a leadership role within our camp team. Seasonal Camp Counselor Leads will provide mentorship and guidance for our Seasonal Camp Counselors, communicate effectively with parents, counselors, and other departments for seamless delivery of programs, and assist the Camp Coordinator with all of the day-to-day operations needed to make our Summer Camps a memorable and meaningful experience for our campers and counselors.

This position includes assisting with daily check-in and checkout for campers, preparing materials, supporting camp staff, assisting with camp staff and Zoo teen trainings, and facilitating camp activities. A Seasonal Camp Counselor Lead may lead and facilitate activities with campers if a counselor is not available. The ideal candidate must have experience working with youth, a general knowledge of biology and/or ecology, experience coordinating programs, be detail-oriented, flexible, and proactive, and have a positive, professional, and friendly attitude. This position pays $15.00/hr.

Position responsibilities and requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing camp materials and supplies.
• Assisting with staff and teen trainings.
• Supporting the camp coordinator with day-to-day duties of camp.
• Instructing youth volunteers on daily assignments.
• Assist with communications with parents.
• Maintain the Zoo's standard of quality and educational objectives for the summer camps.
• Lead a group of youth through pre-planned activities and experiences, ensuring their safety and maintaining high camper engagement.
• Communicate effectively with Education team to maintain seamless delivery of all programs.

To apply:

• Interested candidates must submit an online application to the Indianapolis Zoo's website.
• To be considered, applicants must include a resume and cover letter.
• Please note, the Zoo reserves the right to remove this job posting at any time.

Employment at the Indianapolis Zoo is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment testing including a background check, motor vehicle check (if applicable) and a drug test.