Summer Camp Counselor

Summer Staff 

Camp Counselor 

Start & End Dates: May 26th, 2025 through August 22nd, 2025 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Communicate and work effectively with groups of campers by participating and providing necessary instruction to all camper ages and skill levels
• Observe campers' behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the programs both at camp and out of camp.
• Cognitive and communication abilities to plan and conduct activities to achieve healthy camper development.
• Help develop, carry out, and evaluate a camp program that reflects the mission of the Gardens.
• Supervise campers with attention to program, health, happiness, discipline, cleanliness, safety, routine duties, character, and skill development.  
• Openness to change, new experiences, hard work, making new friends, long hours, fun, personal development, and professional development
  • Handle personal and staff-related issues and disagreements in private, mature, controlled sessions and meetings, seeking out advice from supervisors when needed.
• Avoid gossiping, spreading rumors, and other negative dissemination of information about staff
• Willingness to follow camp standards regarding personal habits, behavior, and attitude
  • Follow all DCF Day Camp Rules & Regulations.
• Adhere to Summer Camp’s Handbook & Camp Policies.
• Assist with Gardens events and workshops as needed.
  • Aid in marketing of educational programs for the public.
  • Capture photos and stories to be used for social media and marketing purposes.
• Maintain inventory of educational supplies.
• Provide visitors to the Gardens with information and support.
• Exhibit positive personal habits in health, dress, speech, and relationships with other staff that serve as a beneficial model to campers.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass a background check. 
• Attention to detail, excellent time-management and organizational skills, sound judgment under pressure, and ability to solve problems creatively.
• Ability to remain enthusiastic in all weather conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Interest, understanding, and commitment to the Monk Botanical Garden’s mission and vision.
• General knowledge of scientific concepts and environmental issues.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have valid CPR Certification. 

Work Hours: Camp counselors typically work between the hours of 7:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday with occasional evening or weekend hours required. 

Physical Requirements: Able to stand, bend, kneel, climb, reach, pull, push, sit, grab, lift, and carry  (up to 50 lbs.) daily in all weather conditions.  

Reports to:  Program Manager 

To apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Kaytie Ruesch at kruesch@monkgardens.org. For questions, call 920-359-4488..