HELP WANTED: Summer Camp Counselor (6 openings)
UNITED PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Summer Position Only
POSITION: Summer Camp Counselor (6 openings)
DEPARTMENT: Youth Services Division
BULLETIN No: 04052011
STATUS: Full-time
SALARY: $15.00 per hour
OPENING DATE: 05/13/2011
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
FIRST SOURCE: N/A
Brief Description: Work closely with children ages 5-10 at UPO’s Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools summer site; The camp counselor will serve and also be titled a Servant Leader Intern as designated by the Children’s Defense Fund. Primary responsibilities will be to implement academic enrichment, recreation, and social activities to youth participating at the summer site; Developing and administering daily lesson plans; Preparing classroom of work area for daily camp operation; Tracking and monitoring participant progress; Ensuring camp safety compliance; Accompanying participants on field trip activities; Executing all assigned administrative tasks such as daily sign-in/out sheet.
Minimum Qualifications: Must be 19-30 years of age; have completed as least one year of college and have plans to complete the college degree; must maintain or have graduated with at least a 2.5 GPA. Must have prior experience working with youth in a classroom or camp setting along with a demonstrated ability to execute a curriculum; must possess strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Must be available to travel and attend mandatory training June 5, 2011 – June 12, 2011.
Other Requirements: In the event that an offer is extended, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check and/or FBI Fingerprinting, pre-employment physical examination and drug screening as applicable for the position. Note: Job offer is contingent upon receipt of Grant if chosen for this position.
This position IS NOT in the collective bargaining unit.
Submit your resume to upojobs@upo.org or Fax resume at (202) 319-3237
Apply within at Human Resources, 301 Rhode Island Ave, NW, 1st Floor Washington, DC 20001
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