UTS - Design Camp Lead

Position Information

Posting Number: PG195722TM

Position Number: 48LS20261

Position Type:
Temporary

Primary Purpose of Position: The North Carolina State University Design Lab for K-12 Education and Outreach is hiring 4 Lead Staff for Design Camp 2026. Design Camp is a pre‑college program series hosted at the College of Design. Camp sessions include Middle School Day Camp, High School Explorations Day Camp, Design Fundamentals Day Camp, High School Explorations Residential Camp, Design Immersions Residential Program and Design Connections Residential Experience.

Design Camp Lead Staff work with Studio Instructors, Teaching Assistants and the Design Lab Director and Coordinator of Pre‑College Programs to ensure a safe and successful camp experience for campers, parents/guardians and staff. Lead Staff hold a high level of responsibility and authority, especially over Design Camp counselors and campers, and are involved with all organizational and logistical aspects of Design Camp.

Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department:
Design Lab for K‑12 Education – College of Design

Classification

Title:

Temporary‑Professional Non Faculty

Working Title:

UTS – Design Camp Lead Staff 2026

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well‑being.

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non‑revenue generating sporting events for free
• Childcare discounts
• Wellness & Recreation Membership
• Wellness Programs that build a thriving Wolfpack community

The Design Camp Lead Staff are required to attend training sessions, information sessions, staff meetings and complete administrative projects in preparation for Design Camp from February – May 2026. Spring semester approximately 5–15 hours per week. During June – August 2026, Lead Staff will facilitate Design Camp Sessions, support campers and counselors, manage cleanup, and must be available to stay overnight during residential programs.

• Details regarding job expectations and tasks will be discussed and assigned during the weekly Lead Staff Meetings held throughout the spring semester.
• Weekly Lead Staff Training Sessions
• Assisting with recruitment of Counselors + TAs
• Participating in the Design Camp Counselor + TA Information Sessions
• Assessing potential counselors and teaching assistants with Design Lab Staff
• Participating in the interview process for potential Design Camp Counselors + TAs
• Preparing and organizing materials for campers
• Planning and managing Design Camp evening activities
• Planning and preparing to lead most of the Counselor Training Retreat
• Supply management, organization and inventory
• Space planning and set up for Design Camp in Leazar Hall
• Additional duties as necessary

Instructor + Teaching Assistant Training:
May 18–19;
Training Session May 20–22;
Counselor Training Retreat May 26 – June 1 (prep) and June 2–5 (retreat).

Work related to preparing for upcoming Design Camp programs may be required during Program Week 1 & 2 (June 30–July 2) and Program Week 3 & 4 (July 21–23). Any hours worked during these periods will be compensated through the end‑of‑summer bonus. Lead Staff are expected to be fully engaged in all camp activities, including preparing and leading all camp activities.

• June 18, 21 – June 27:
  High School Explorations Residential Camp
• July 5 – July 10:
  Design Fundamentals Day Camp;
  Design Connections Residential Program
• July 12 – July 18:
  Middle School Day Camp Session 1;
  Design Immersions Residential Program
• July 24:
  Mid Summer Meeting & Last Week Prep Day
• July 24, 27 – July 31:
  Middle School Day Camp Session 2;
  High School Explorations Day Camp
• August 3–5:
  Design Camp Leazar Clean Up and Staff Evaluations

1+ summers working with youth in a summer camp environment (at least one session of working at Design Camp required, day and residential camp experience preferred).

NC State College of Design student or alumni.

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