The Henry Ford Summer Camp Counselor

The Henry Ford; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned cultural destination as a Summer Camp Counselor, where your enthusiasm will inspire young minds! This role involves creating memorable experiences for campers aged 7-13 through engaging educational activities. You'll work closely with a dedicated team to ensure a safe, fun, and enriching environment. If you have a passion for education and a sunny disposition, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children while enjoying the great outdoors. Be part of a legacy that celebrates innovation and diversity!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have stamina for active outdoor work.
• Preferred education in fields related to education or science.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging daily programs with lead counselor.
• Supervise campers' safety and well-being throughout the camp.

Skills

Energetic self-starter

Stamina

Supervision skills

Education

2 years of college (preferred)

Fields of education, science, or history

Job description

The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward.

We are seeking enthusiastic and passionate Summer Camp Counselors to facilitate a fun-filled program of engaging and safe educational experiences for campers aged 7-13 years. As part of The Henry Ford’s Learning & Engagement team, you will have the opportunity to build life-long memories for our campers and yourself! If you are an energetic self-starter who would like to help us spark innovation in the next generation, please apply!

Responsibilities

• Work with lead counselor and volunteers to deliver a fun and engaging daily pre-designed program
• Supervise campers to ensure their safety, learning, and general well-being
• Understand and apply all policies and emergency procedures to maintain safety and well-being of campers
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records, including daily attendance and incident reports
• Participate in maintaining camp supplies, camp base, and daily schedules

Your Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• 2 years’ college preferred, ideally in fields of education, science, history or related field

Additional Requirements & Important Dates

• Must be available to work camp training (could be scheduled on Saturdays), prep week, 5 weeks of camp, and 2 clean-up days - June 7th-August 5th, (off week of July 4th)
• New employee training is mandatory at the end of May
• Camp hours are 6:45am – 6:15pm; must be available to work M-F shifts of 4-8 hours
• Counselors are often outdoors and will be active all day – must have stamina and a sunny disposition

Please note that this job description is subject to modifications at any time to meet the evolving requirements of our institution.

Respect, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all backgrounds will attract the best ideas to THF and help us shape a more vibrant future. By honoring and celebrating people’s diversity, THF can bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work and community. Achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is a continuous process, which, we believe, will contribute to a sustainable and inclusive world. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify with or belong to marginalized communities.

It is the policy of The Henry Ford to prohibit discrimination in any employment, donor or volunteering opportunity including but not limited to based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This Policy applies to all of our employees, donors, and volunteers to ensure that they are treated without discrimination.