• Aggie STEM Camp Counselor - Overnight

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Aggie STEM Camp Counselor – Overnight

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University

     

    Department

     

    Teaching, Learning And Culture (Tlac)

    Proposed Minimum Salary

    $7.25 hourly

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

    Job Description

    What we want

     

    We're seeking individuals with a passion for STEM to serve as AggieSTEM Summer Camp-Camp Counselors. The Camp Counselors, at the direction of the Camp Director(s), provide instruction, demonstration, and assistance to campers as they adhere to high standards and serve as role models for our campers. The AggieSTEM summer camp is conducted annually during the months of June and July. The Camp Counselors will work with the students registered for camp during the multiple weeks of the summer camp.

    Responsibilities

    Camp Counselor:

    + At the direction of the Camp Director(s), provides instruction, demonstration, and assistance to campers

    + Adheres to high standards and serves as a role model for our campers

    + Day Counselors will assist instructors on campus during the day and will be responsible for keeping campers on-task and engaged during lessons, panels, and lab tours

    + Night Counselors will look after campers in the evening during extracurricular activities and will be on-call overnight

    + Must commit to at least 2 weeks in June - Sunday and Saturday’s shifts will vary: AM Shift, PM Shift, Night Shift (Must stay on site, Housing will be provided)

     

    What you need to know

     

    Compensation: $13.00/hourly

     

    Position Details: Must commit to at least 2 weeks in June

     

    Sunday and Saturday’s shifts will vary

     

    Monday – Friday Shifts are: AM Shift or PM Shift

     

    Night Shift (Must stay on site, Housing will be provided)

     

    Ability to participate in all aspects of camp life

     

    Must be 18 years of age by June 1, 2025

    Required Education and Experience

    + High School Diploma or GED

    + One year of related experience using and/or involving STEM

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Preferred Science, Tech, Math, Engineering

    + CPR Certified

    + First Aid Certified

    + Experience working with children/ Camp worker experience

     

    Who we are

     

    Aggie STEM Camps are one-week camps designed to encourage the exploration of STEM-focused project-based learning (PBL). Aggie STEM Summer camps are held at Texas A&M University (https://www.tamu.edu/) in College Station. Camps are geared towards students entering 6th through 12th grade in the Fall of 2025. Aggie STEM campers are typically advanced students who reflect the core values of Texas A&M University and have a strong interest in STEM related fields.

     

    Our Commitment

     

    Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.