Tech Camp Project Leader Position Available In Strafford, New Hampshire

Tech Camp Project Leader
University of New Hampshire
in Durham, NH

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05/06/2025

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Child Care and Youth Programs USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app UNH Tech Camp is a summer STEM program for students entering grades 5-12. Open to all curious learners, the goal of the camp is to cultivate interest and excitement around subjects related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through interactive, hands-on activities. Tech Camp runs for 3 weeks in July on the University of New Hampshire Durham campus. Tech Camp Project Leaders direct and implement the curriculum of the projects within the camp in conjunction with a project co-leader. These positions will be held by people with content knowledge related to the subject matter that they are teaching. They will co-lead the development and design of hands-on activities, with an experienced teacher, for an inquiry-based project with campers. They will also co-coordinate space/time/supplies, and budget for the project; co-design with their project co-leader on all aspects of development of the project; co-implement the project with the campers; ensure health and safety of campers; exhibit a respectful, positive attitude to all participants/staff, and help evaluate the project’s success. This person also serves as the primary point of contact for the Tech Camp leadership team in all matters related to their project. Duties/Responsibilities Curriculum Design and Implementation – 90%
Co-design hands-on activities for an inquiry-based project with campers
Coordinate space, time, supplies, and budget for the project
Communicate project needs to the Tech Camp leadership team before camp begins
Remain in regular contact with the Tech Camp leadership team during the planning phase leading up to camp and remain attentive to email communications regarding camp
Implement the project with the campers during the designed week(s) at camp
Ensure project activities meet all health and safety requirements imposed by UNH Tech Camp and UNH Youth Programs
Evaluate the success of the project at the end and note improvements to be made for future implementation
Camper Experience & Safety – 10%
Foster a positive and inclusive classroom where campers feel safe, valued, and empowered to explore new experiences
Address camper concerns, accidents, and behavior issues in a proactive and constructive manner, including bringing incidents to the Tech Camp manager for prompt resolution in compliance with UNH Youth Programs protocols for behavior management and incident reporting
Serve as an exemplary role model to campers and staff in attitude and respectful behavior
Serve as a positive ambassador to the camp and university when interacting with families or other community members who may be visiting the camp

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in education, a STEM field, recreation management, or a related field (or equivalent experience) OR be actively pursuing an advanced degree in a STEM field
Strong leadership skills with the ability to shift priorities quickly and maintain a positive mindset in the face of challenges
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience working in a summer camp or similar youth-focused program
Experience working with diverse populations, including children with special needs or from different cultural backgrounds.

Other Requirements:

A successful background check is required
Must attend a required staff training half-day hosted by the Tech Camp Leadership team in July

Work Dates:

Various work dates between 7/6 and 7/25, depending on which projects you run. Required staff training on 7/1. The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

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The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.
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