North Dakota Farmers Union is hiring summer staff counselors for their camps located in North Dakota.

　　The Summer Staff Counselor is responsible for providing a friendly, enthusiastic and fun campingexperience for youth. Summer staff counselor is required to serve as a responsible adult supervising the youth attending NDFarmers Union camp, and will implement the youth curriculum and projects.

　　Purpose of the Role: The Summer Staff Counselor is responsible for providing a friendly, enthusiastic and fun campingexperience for youth. Summer staff counselor is required to serve as a responsible adult supervising the youth attending NDFarmers Union camp, and will implement the youth curriculum and projects.

　　Supervision: The Summer Staff Counselor will be under indirect supervision of the Education Director but will directly reportto the Engagement Supervisor/Camp Director or Education Specialist on a daily basis.

　　Key Responsibilities:Provide group supervision of campers with attention to all of the following: program, health, happiness, discipline,cleanliness, safety, routine duties, character and skill developmentEncourage campers to plan, carry out and evaluate projects and activitiesFoster camper participation in ALL activitiesAssist campers with housekeeping choresTeach or assist with camp programs and encourage camper participationExhibit personal habits, health, dress, speech, table etiquette and relationships with other staff that serve as abeneficial model to campersWork with the staff director and other summer staff to resolve difficulties with facilities, programs and campersKeep all equipment clean and in good working condition, properly stored and used only for the intended purposesEstablish good relations with all youth members, staff and vendors associated with Camp and promote the FarmersUnion Camp whenever appropriateEnsure security, integrity and confidentiality of data and informationOther duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Possess effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to meet deadlines and provide weekly updatesAbility to work as a team member with other summer staffAbility to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction tocampers and summer staffMental ability to observe camper behavior; assess appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations andemergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniquesPhysical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid by assisting campers in an emergency (fire,evacuation, illness, or injury)

　　Educational Requirements:The Summer Staff Counselor shall have a high school diploma or equivalentOne year out of high school is preferredRequired to obtain CPR and First Aid certificationLifeguard certification is optional and compensatedParticipation in staff training, including Leadership Training Camp is required and compensated

　　Working Conditions:Occasional travelStrict seasonal schedule; day, evening and weekend workHousing and meals included onsite at camp locations during camp