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Summer STEM Camp Counselor

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508423
Division/Organization: Community Partners
Department: Stellar Tech Girls
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Middleton, WI
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $10 - $14
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Child Development and Care, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, STEM, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities, Local Work-Study Required Student Jobs, Career Management, Honoring Context and Culture, Federal Work-Study Preferred

Department Overview:

 Stellar Tech Girls is a small, local company dedicated to increasing diversity in STEM by inspiring and empowering girls and non-binary kids ages 9 to 14. During the summer, we run half-day one-week camps with different scientific themes, so kids can come back throughout the summer to explore new topics. Our campers love meeting other girls who are passionate about science, learning from female role models in STEM, building hands-on projects, watching science experiments explode, and crafting with our colorful art supplies. We provide a fun, welcoming environment that encourages girls to build confidence and learn how to take on challenges by problem solving like an engineer. Our camps are run by our Founder & Program Director, a Lead Summer Science Educator, and a team of Camp Counselors. We are a close-knit team of women and non-binary folks who love inspiring middle school girls and know that confidence in STEM can set them up to be their best selves and change the world for the better.

Anticipated Start Date:

 June 16, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 August 22, 2024

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 20 Maximum: 40

Schedule:

 Mon – Fri, 4 Hours per Shift
- AM Shift: 8:30am – 12:30pm
- PM Shift: 12:30pm – 4:30pm

(Preferred) 8 Weeks of Camp: June 16 – June 27 + July 14 – Aug 22
- Two weeks off around 4th of July (no camp)
- Hiring priority will be given to counselors available for the full 8 weeks.

(Required) Pre-Defined Summer Schedule with One-Week Commitments
- We understand summers may be busy with other commitments, so we offer a flexible summer that allows you to set a pre-defined schedule with 1 or 2 shifts a day (4 or 8 hours per day) for the weeks you are available.
- You must commit to working full one-week, half-day camp sessions, scheduled ahead of time. This allows us to keep consistency with the same counselors for each group of campers.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $10.00 Maximum: $14.00

Number of Positions:

 6

Qualifications:

 - Must be at least 16 years old.
- Prior experience working or volunteering with kids.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Genuine interest in STEM with plans to pursue a career in STEM preferred.
- Must be organized, responsible, and dependable.
- Upbeat, positive attitude with the high energy required to stay engaged with kids.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

About the Job: We are looking for a team of Summer Camp Counselors to run our half-day STEM camps throughout the summer. You will be working alongside a leadership team that includes the Founder & Program Director and a Lead Summer Science Educator. The Camp Counselor position is responsible for assisting campers with their daily science projects, creating an inclusive environment for all campers, and keeping the camp activities running smoothly. You will also be acting as a role model for the campers, so we love to hire counselors who are interested in (or currently) pursuing a career in STEM. This is a great summer job for high school or college students who are passionate about STEM, love working with kids, and want to join a community of like-minded people who are dedicated to increasing diversity in STEM. This position does not require previous work experience, but you must provide examples of leadership experience and references. If you are excited to join the Stellar Tech Girls team but are not sure if you have the qualifications, please reach out! We are hiring for different levels of experience this summer and would love to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Welcome kids into camp, leading warm up games and crafts.
- Complete daily setup for activities as directed by leadership.
- Assist campers with science activities, answering questions and providing one-on-one support.
- Maintain a clean and organized room, restocking supplies as needed.
- Supervise snack time, encouraging conversation and an inclusive environment.
- Proactively complete cleanup at the end of each camp.
- Act as a positive role model for campers ages 9 to 14.
- …and more! You will be an important team member at a small, local business. You must be flexible and proactive, willing to tackle the unexpected with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

Physical Demands:

Minor physical labor required such as vacuuming, taking out trash to the dumpster, and sitting with kids on the floor to assist them with projects.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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