Title: Elm Fork Camp Leader

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Environmental Ed Sci & Tech-125030

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $15.00 per hour

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The mission of the Elm Fork Education Center is to develop and implement premiere environmental education programs. These programs will provide investigative encounters that engage students of all ages in field activities and discovery experiences. These opportunities are designed to encourage sound environmental decision making and responsible environmental stewardship.

Elm Fork Education Center is the public education branch of the University of North Texas's Environmental Programs, including Environmental Science, Environmental Ethics, Environmental and Community Journalism, Astronomy, Environmental Education, and the Department of Geography. Elm Fork Education Center (EFEC) is located in the Environmental Education, Science, and Technology Building (EESAT), an environmentally friendly 117,000-square-foot facility.

Position Overview

This position involves working with children at Elm Fork Summer Camp. Job duties include working with a partner to plan, gather materials, and present a variety of themed camp activities utilizing established camp guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Previous work experiences with elementary and middle-school aged children, ability to work outdoors during summer months.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Co-manage a classroom of up to 20 campers, good problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, provide a safe and fun atmosphere, communicate science-related content appropriate to the audience, and have flexibility.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with Elm Fork Summer Camp programming.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Driver's License

Job Duties:

• Assisting with setting up student programs, teaching and supervising students during planned activities, and helping the Director and Program Project Coordinator with tasks associated with Elm Fork Education Summer Camp programming and activities.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 12:30pm, and other training and preparation hours as needed

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.