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**Open Date** 03/25/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN15733N

**Job Title** Seasonal (6 month)

**Working Title** Summer Camp Educator

**Job Grade** UGR

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 29

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Position runs May 2025 – August 2025 (with the potential to extend through the November 15) | 8 AM – 4:30 PM | M – F (weekly schedule may vary)

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** President

**Department** 00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $14.00 - $17.00 hourly depending on experience

**Close Date** 05/25/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Are you looking for a fun and fulfilling summer job? Look no further than being a Summer Camp Educator at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum ( RBGA )! Work at the beautiful garden and enjoy making a positive impact in the lives of children in kindergarten – 7th grade. Lead STEAM -based summer camps that teach kids about plants and the natural world through hands-on activities, exciting experiments, creative art projects, fun interactions with their peers, outdoor explorations, and more.

Plus, you’ll make new friends and find mentors in our diverse staff of new and seasoned educators. You’ll also strengthen and acquire skills in leadership, communication, classroom management, teaching, curriculum development, and more. Grow as a leader and make a difference in your community as you help inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. Join RBGA Summer Camps today for one unforgettable summer!

Responsibilities

1. Lead, teach, and supervise campers during their time at RBGA to ensure a successful camp experience.

+ Supervise campers at all times.

+ Apply basic youth development principles such as relationship development, involvement, and youth empowerment while working with campers.

+ Follow and enforce all safety guidelines.

2. Create and develop activities for campers that follow RBGA’s mission.

+ Prep and teach all camp activities, including experiments, crafts, games, and more.

+ Actively participate in all program duties as assigned.

+ Modify activities as needed based on campers’ interests and abilities.

+ Review camp curriculum and provide constructive feedback.

3. Maintain high standards of health and safety for campers

+ Provide care for each camper under your supervision.

+ Be alert to campers’ needs and assist with personal or health related problems; discuss with camp director when appropriate.

+ Help monitor supplies, equipment, and facilities to ensure proper utilization, care, and maintenance.

4. Be a role model to campers in your attitude and behavior.

+ Set a good example for campers, including cleanliness, punctuality, personal language, appearance, health habits, sportsmanship, and manners.

5. Represent RBGA when interacting with parents, caregivers, or community partners.

+ Provide parents with appropriate feedback and information as needed for their campers to have a successful camp experience.

+ Help relay pertinent camper information to community partners.

+ Provide extraordinary guest service to all campers, parents, caregivers, and RBGA colleagues.

6. Assist with other activities, programs, and seasonal events as needed by performing other relevant duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Education, Horticulture, Environmental Studies, or related area preferred. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Preferences

+ An interest in plants demonstrated either by education or previous employment.

+ Experience working or teaching in an outdoor setting

+ Proven written and verbal communication skills

+ Previous experience working with children

+ Understanding of various teaching methods and the ability to adjust activities to include the interests and abilities of various ages and groups of campers

+ Excellent classroom management skills

+ Ability to think creatively and respond calmly and quickly in stressful situations

+ Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience

+ Dependable and punctual

+ Ability to accept supervision and guidance

+ Must be flexible and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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