Teen Camp Counselor

Position

Shaker Village Teen Camp Counselor

Seasonal, Hourly (40 hrs/week; June 1-July 24)

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (SVPH) is on a mission to inspire generations through DISCOVERY, by sharing the legacies of the Kentucky Shakers. SVPH is committed to bridging historic preservation, land conservation, engaged learning and warm hospitality to present an unrivaled destination experience. Home to the Shaker community of Pleasant Hill from 1805 until 1923, SVPH manages the country’s largest private collection of original nineteenth‑century buildings and is the largest National Historic Landmark in Kentucky.

Onsite amenities at SVPH include overnight accommodations, dining and catering services, retail shops, event and meeting venues, historical exhibitions and tours, farm and garden area, nature preserve, multi‑use trail system, equestrian stable and an extensive calendar of special programs, activities and events.

The Program Department supports the mission of Shaker Village by inspiring our guests through stories, activities and exhibits across the SVPH landscape that connect to our heritage, community and the environment while expanding our understanding of the legacy of the Pleasant Hill Shakers.

This position will be responsible for implementing and supervising Shaker Village’s teen camp programs. The Teen Counselor has the option to work only the three weeks of teen programming (June 22-26, July 6-10, and July 13-17) in addition to counselor training week (June 1-5), or to act as Teen Counselor during these three weeks and as a Day Camp Counselor for the other four weeks of Explorer Camp (ages 6-12).

Counselors will generally work a 40‑hour week, but the Teen counselor would be expected to work 8 am‑5 pm during the three weeks of teen programs. As teen specialist, the counselor will be the lead for SVPH’s three weeks of teen camp, including two weeks of Teen Service Leadership (ages 13‑14) and one week of Leaders in Training (ages 15‑16). SVPH’s summer camps operate on a Monday–Friday schedule, from 7:30 am–5:30 pm daily.

Limited onsite/nearby housing may be available through Shaker Village. Please disclose during the hiring process if this is something you need to be considered for the Teen Counselor position.

• Ensure the safety and health of all campers in accordance with applicable Kentucky Department of Health requirements
• Facilitate Teen camp programming and activities, including teambuilding, service projects, outdoor recreation, and other activities
• Communicate positively and enthusiastically with campers, their guardians, camp personnel and other SV staff
• Treat each camper with dignity and respect
• Engage with campers and adapt activities to age and ability and to weather conditions
• Maintain all equipment and property, minimizing damage and communicating any needs or issues with superiors
• Ensure cleanliness of facilities and property
• Report all accidents and incidents involving self, participants, guests or other employees
• Prepare for, and implement as needed, emergency procedures

• Must be at least 18 years of age by June 1, 2026
• Must attend onsite training to receive certification in 1st Aid, CPR, AED and Epi‑Pen administration
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude, problem solving, and flexibility
• Ability to engage and educate children through experiential programs
• Ability to work in a collaborative team structure
• Show flexibility and creativity in support of all Shaker Village activities

• High school diploma required
• Bachelor's Degree (or current enrollment in a degree‑bearing program) in a related field with relevant professional experience preferred
• Experience working with teenagers
• Experience with teambuilding facilitation
• Knowledge of outdoor and environmental education, crafts, group games and sports, or other relevant topics relating to youth programming

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for considerable lengths of time…