Pool Black Youth Summer Institute

Black Youth Summer Camp Positions

Pooled Recruitment:
By applying to this pool, applicants are not applying for a specific position. By applying, qualified applicants will be considered for Temporary Summer Camp appointments that may become available at Southern Oregon University on an as-needed, part-time, and limited-duration basis. The appointment varies in salary, and length, and provides varying levels of supervisory status or program support. Applications will be kept on file and qualified applicants contacted by the respective hiring manager for an interview.

Applicants may withdraw their application from the pool at any time. This pool may be refreshed annually and interested applicants must reapply for continued consideration.

Position summaries are as follows:

The role of Elder is that of support for Black students as they explore their relationships with one another, and develop into a community th during Black Youth Summer Institute are challenged to think about who they are now, and what they dream for their futures. Elders support the growth and development of all youth regardless of where they are in their personal journey.

Elders also provide support for staff members who are supervising students, and organizing classes, workshops, and other events during the week of camp.

• Personal experience working with Black youth and communities. Experience working with middle and high school students.
• Strong communication skills, flexibility and ability to problem-solve quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to support needs of student participants.
• Able to make fulltime commitment during Black Youth Summer Institute.

• Support the work of the Director and HRs.
• Act as a mentor to students.
• Provide support during workshops.
• Stop by classes to observe students and staff in classroom settings.
• Present and support the work of opening and closing sessions of camp.
• Support established ground rules for camp.

• Working with Black Youth camp staff to support program logistics when possible.
• Attend staff training, and have an awareness of protocols for emergency situations.

Head resident must be enthusiastic, enjoy working with youth, have leadership abilities and a strong sense of how to work as a team member. This position requires time management and organization skills, and the ability to prioritize and problem-solve in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. The Head Resident must model responsible behavior including punctuality, appropriate attire, focus on the task at hand, and conflict mediation.

People skills, ability to oversee college students and a strong work ethic are core components of this position.

• Experience working with Black youth, and middle and high school students. Experience leading teams using effective communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities and coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time sensitiveness deadline.
• Ability to proactively assess camp operations and anticipate potential needs.
• Head Residents should have completed at least two years of college and should be currently pursuing or have attained a college degree.

• Basic First Aid training
• CPR training
• Head residents must have at least one year of previous experience as a Black Youth Senior Counselor.

• Coordinate and equitably divide Head Resident duties between both Head Residents.
• Supervise Senior Counseling staff and act as a role model and mentor.
• Manage health and wellness initiatives including the dispensing of mediation, and tracking of emergencies and health incidents at camp.

• Attend required staff meetings and training sessions.
• May be asked to lead some of the staff training sessions.
• Keep constant awareness of the flow of camp activities, and proactively support where needed.

Senior Counselors must be enthusiastic, high-energy, responsible, mature, and emotionally stable individuals who enjoy working with youth. Candidates should have leadership abilities and a strong sense of how to work as a team member. The Senior Counselor should be an…