UTS - Design Camp Lead

Overview

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.

• Attend non‑revenue generating sporting events for free.
• Childcare discounts.
• Wellness & Recreation Membership.
• Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part‑Time or Full‑Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

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. The prep work includes, but is not limited to, planning and leading some of the Design Camp Counselor Training Retreat in June 2026, preparing materials for campers, and planning Design Camp activities.

Spring semester would be approximately 5 – 15 hours per week and will increase as the camp season approaches.

During the Design Camp Season (June – August 2026), Lead Staff will facilitate Design Camp Sessions by supporting campers, counselors and working with Design Lab Staff. Between Program Week 1 and Week 2 (Tuesday, June 30–Thursday, July
2) and Program Week 3 and Week 4 (Tuesday, July 21–Thursday, July 23), work related to preparing for upcoming Design Camp programs may be required, depending on outstanding tasks and program needs. Hours worked during these periods will be compensated through the end‑of‑summer bonus. Lead Staff are required to stay in the dorms overnight during Residential Programs.

• Weekly Lead Staff Meetings during 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.

High School Explorations Residential Camp:
July 5 – July 10, 2026

Design Connections Residential Program:
July 12 – July 18, 2026

Design Immersions Residential Program:
July 24

Mid Summer Meeting & Last Week Prep Day:
July 24

July 27 – July 31, 2026 – Middle School Day Camp Session 2

High School Explorations Day Camp:
August 3 – 5, 2026

Design Camp Leazar Clean Up and Staff Evaluations:
August 3 – 5, 2026

• 1+ summer(s) 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.
• Leadership experience, excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to handle high levels of responsibility.
• Valid Driver’s license and access to own vehicle.
• Must be able to lift and carry 25‑75 lbs; general physical strength and mobility required.

Valid driver’s license; NC driver’s license required.

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