Camp Counselor

About the Job

The Center for Transportation Studies (CTS) at the University of Minnesota will be hosting two summer camps in 2026. The National Transportation Summer Institute (NSTI) will host 30 students entering grades 7-9 on campus for a two-week camp introducing them to topics and careers in the transportation industry. Students will engage in academic curriculum, work on a group project, and go on several field trips throughout the Twin Cities.

The Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) Camp will host 20 students entering grades 10-12 on campus for a one-week camp introducing them to careers in the field of connected and automated vehicles.

We are looking for one additional person to join our team. The selected candidate will join CTS staff in the delivery of the two camps.

Relationships:
Reports to camp director and camp coordinator. Responsible to camp director for producing program deliverables.

% of Time Primary Responsibilities, 20%

80% Camp Preparation

• Assisting with printing and packing of camp materials.

Camp Delivery and Assistance

• Assisting in the delivery of camp activities.
• Supervising students throughout camp.
• Identifying and responding to camper behavior issues; reporting any behavior issues to the camp coordinator or director.
• Assisting in maintaining accurate program records including things such as daily attendance, checking students into and out of camp, and student evaluations.
• Assisting in set-up and clean-up of events, lunches, and other camp-related activities, including transporting supplies.
• Knowing, enforcing, and following all safety and emergency guidelines associated with the camp.

Work Hours

• Up to full time @ 40 hours/week for six weeks
• Be available weekdays Monday, July 6 through Friday, August 14th. The selected candidate will need to be on-site from 8:30 a.m.
  
  - 4:00 p.m. on work days.

Required:

• At least 18 years old with a high school diploma
• Enrolled in a post-secondary education program
• Some experience working with youth, preferably in a leadership or educational setting
• Energetic and outgoing demeanor when hosting events
• Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written
• Ability to prioritize and complete work assignments from multiple staff
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, good organization and prioritization
• A desire to work in a fast-paced and multi-tasking environment
• A desire to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to problem-solve, take initiative and to be proactive
• Excellent customer service skills; a professional demeanor and appearance
• Ability to pass a criminal background check (required by University policy for youth programs)

Preferred:

• Experience with middle- or high-school aged students, particularly in a summer camp setting
• Enrolled as an undergraduate at the University of Minnesota

Pay Rate: $18/hour

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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