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Contract Camp Counselor

Date Posted: Sep 6, 2024

Requisition ID: 449212

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites:

The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS) is a statewide museum system with 12 locations, including a central museum based in Indianapolis. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for information lifelong learning that connects the stories of real people, places, and things. Our values are Inclusion, Integrity, Stewardship, and Transparency. First among our strategic priorities is to engage and serve an expanded and diverse audience through transformative experiences: Collections. Exhibits. Programs.

Role Overview:

Indiana State Museum is seeking School Break Camp Contract Counselors to assist with kindergarten through 6th grade school break camps within the Programs and Education Engagement department. This contract position will work from 7:45 am-5:30 pm on scheduled days. Camp is scheduled October 14-18, 2024, and October 21-25, 2024. The hourly pay is $16.73. This position reports directly to the Camp Program Manager and works closely with Program and Education Engagement staff.

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Indiana State Museum’s Camp Program Manager, Joe Lembo at [email protected].

Applications will not be considered if submitted through this system.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with the leading camp activities and encouraging youth in hands-on activities. Modify program activities as needed to better meet camper needs.

• Assist with preparation of materials and coordinating supplies for camp activities.

• Supervise kindergarten through 6th grade campers and follow disciplinary procedures when needed; report disciplinary issues to the camp manager or director immediately.

• Mentor and encourage creativity, exploration, and a hands-on, minds-on learning environment with campers. • Model leadership, a positive attitude, and a desire to learn and explore with campers.

• Assist with set-up/clean-up of activities including before/after camp games and activities.

• Assist with evaluation of activities and share feedback with the camp program manager.

• Provide a safe environment for play, learning, and discovery with campers. • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma required. • Experience working with school-aged children required.

• Strong communications skills with school-aged campers.

• Exhibit excellent public speaking skills, enthusiasm and creativity while interacting with visitors of all ages and abilities.

• Collaborative personality and a team player.

• Ability to maintain campers' safety and wellbeing.

• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and attitude.

• Ability to work 7:45 am-5:30 pm on scheduled days during the weeks of October 14-18, 2024, and October 21-25, 2024. • This is a temporary position.

Physical effort:

• Educators must move within the classroom.

• Educators must assist set up of tables, chairs, and program supplies.

• Educators work primarily inside the museum building with recess outside for 30 minutes, weather permitting

• Some camps include offsite visits within walking distance

  Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

  This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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