Summer Camp Counselor Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: Hope for Harvest Youth Center is hiring a Summer Camp Counselor to plan and facilitate group activities, ensuring a safe and positive experience for all participants. Candidates with experience in youth programming and a passion for serving underserved communities are preferred. This full-time seasonal position offers a pay range of $12.00-17.00 per hour, with 40 hours expected per week.
Job Description
Summer Camp Counselor Hope for Harvest Youth Center 1800 Brewton Drive, Charlotte, NC 28206 POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a motivated and passionate Summer Camp Counselor to join our team and assist with our mission. This role involves planning and facilitating group activities, and ensuring a safe, positive experience for all participants. Ideal candidates will have previous experience working with youth, especially underserved communities.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Preferred Associates or Bachelors degree and or minimum of 2 years of experience in camp administration, youth programming, or a similar role. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse staff, campers, families, and stakeholders. Knowledge of child development principles, youth engagement strategies, and best practices in camp management. CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire). Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record Pass a background check
Leadership, Passion, and Teamwork:
Proven passion for serving underserved communities Highly collaborative and energized by a rapidly changing environment Excited about leading new projects and initiatives
Skills and Expertise:
Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds Desire to work in a rapidly changing environment Experience working with at-risk or underserved youth, demonstrating the ability to engage and support individuals facing unique challenges.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM are general business hours While performing the duties of the job, the employee will work in office, camp, and warehouse environments, and is required to work predominantly sitting, standing, walking, bending, carrying, and lifting. The employee will be required to work outside and inside, work around youth, and in community environments. Local travel is required.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description should not be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of employment between Hope For Harvest and any employee. Employment at Hope For Harvest is “at-will” and either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without just cause.
Job Type:
Full-time Seasonal Pay:
$12.00-17.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to
Friday Work Location:
In person
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$12.00 – $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to
Friday Work Location:
In person