Summer Science Camp Lead Counselor

Position Title

Summer Science Camp Lead Counselor

Department:
Morehead Planetarium - 524500

Career Area:
Academic Administration

Posting Open Date: 02/17/2026

Final date to receive applications: 03/30/2026

Proposed

Start Date:

05/04/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 3 months or less

Monday – Friday (10-15 hours per week during Spring semester);
Monday – Friday (40 hours per week during Summer); 8:00am – 5:00 pm

Position Location:

Unlocked

Hiring Range: $13.05/hour

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center is looking for talented college students or recent college graduates to work in our Summer Science Camps from June 15 – August 7, 2026. We offer exciting, hands‑on summer camps to kids from rising kindergarten to rising eighth grade. During the summer, campers explore different areas of science through experiential lessons and unique engagement opportunities.

If you are passionate about education, science, or working with children, please consider sharing your excitement with campers in Chapel Hill as a Summer Camp Lead Counselor. Our staff enjoys a schedule that is flexible around summer classes, on‑campus employment, and an extremely fun and dynamic work environment! Mandatory camp training sessions will occur May 29 – June 1, 2026.

• Training on science content and curricula geared towards kids ages 5‑13 (If you don’t have a science background, don’t worry – we’ll teach you!)
• Learning best practices for teaching camp activities, including working with campers with special needs, using inclusive teaching methods, and general camp management
• Leading science activities for groups of up to 20 campers with a High School Assistant Counselor and Counselor‑In‑Training
• Maintaining a structured camp environment as the primary counselor responsible for planning and preparing activities, organizing materials, classroom management, and being a role model for High School Assistant Counselors and Counselors‑In‑Training
• Supervising a High School Assistant Counselor, Counselor‑In‑Training, and campers to ensure camp runs smoothly and safely
• Communicating with camp administrators regarding camp incidents, materials needs, and general camp updates

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Experience working with children; high level of responsibility, organization, and resourcefulness; strong verbal and written communication skills; experience with summer camp programs;
Morehead Summer Science Camp experience; bilingual proficiency; driver’s license preferred.

Moderate physical effort is required. Counselors may spend time teaching inside and outside (based on camp activities). Prolonged periods of time will also be spent outside during pick up and drop off periods.

Applicants should download and complete the “Counselor Application Supplement 2026” form. Once completed, upload the form in the “Other Documents” section to submit the form with your application. To download the form, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). under the “Employment” tab.

Applicants are asked to be available for a minimum of 5 camp weeks; however, preference will be given to applicants who are available for more weeks. The camp coordinator will design a flexible staff schedule to consider other responsibilities such as summer classes, etc.

H-1B sponsorship is not available for this position.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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