PREP CAMP COUNSELOR ZOO
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Assist staff with Camp ZOOfari summer day camp operations.
- Organize, inventory, prepare, and maintain materials for education programs.
- Assist with all camp curriculum planning, including preparation and distribution of activity supplies.
- Assist with operational logistics, such as camp set-up, check in, check out, and camp breakdown.
- Maintain cleanliness of designated camp areas.
- Organize and load camp carts/bins with all necessary materials for the following week’s camps.
- Act as a stand-in camp instructor, as needed.
- Assist campers with their physical, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Model, emphasize and enforce camp policies and procedures to all camp staff and campers.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Education Curator.
POSITION CRITERIA:
Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills -
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver license.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required, some college course work preferred.
- Must be experienced working with children in a leadership or educational role.
- Experience with the Mesker Park Zoo camp or a similar day camp program preferred.
- Experience in education, environmental education, camp administration, inventory, arts and crafts, and/or childcare preferred.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, volunteers, and the public.
- Ability to maintain a friendly and professional demeanor and appearance.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
- Flexibility to serve as needed based on educational and operational demands.
- Demonstrates self-motivation, ambition, and enthusiasm in work ethic.
- Demonstrates integrity, dependability, and professionalism in personal conduct.
- Must have excellent oral & written communication skills.
- Must be thorough, organized and detail oriented.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment -
- Must be willing to work up to 39 hours per week, M-F between 7:30am & 5:30pm.
- Must be available for Camp Training May 26-29.
- Must be available to work most of the 8 camp sessions from June 1 – July 31.
- Involves activity indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to stand, walk on uneven terrain, and remain on feet for extended periods of time.
- Able to lift moderate to heavy items (up to 50 pounds) and complete repetitive motions.
Position : 3111975
Code : 1-30
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : MESKER PARK ZOO
Posting Start : 02/25/2026
Posting End : 12/31/9999
