What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor position at City of Palo Alto, CA?
Salary : $19.12 - $23.48 Hourly
Location : Palo Alto, CA
Job Type : Limited Hourly
Job Number : 202500912
Department : Community Services Department
Opening Date : 02 / 28 / 2025
Closing Date : 5 / 4 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Description
Summer Camp Adventure Awaits! Join us and become an integral part of our team!
The Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo is currently looking for Camp Counselors to help facilitate its summer science camps which operate from June 9th through August 8th. These programs feature week-long full-day camps exploring a variety of science topics in the Life, Physical and Earth Sciences, and camp participants range in age from Preschool through Grade 6. Camps take place at :
- Junior Museum and Zoo
- The Girl Scout House at Rinconada Park
- Lucie Stern Community Center
- The Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center
- Foothills Nature Preserve
We are currently seeking Camp Counselors at the Recreation Leader I level.
In addition to staffing science camps, Counselors are needed to support after camp programs at Rinconada Park. After camp programs offer campers an opportunity to wind down after a busy day of learning, and feature recreational activities, games, art making, and weekly trips to the Rinconada Pool.
For more information about specific offerings, please visit to review the City of Palo Alto's camp catalogue.
Desired Qualifications :
Successful applicants will be at least 16 years old and available the entire summer-from June 3rd through August 9th. They will have an interest in science, teaching, or child development, and will love working with children in an educational setting. This is a great position for college students or recent college graduates.
Hours of work : Science Camp - Monday through Friday, approximately 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day
After Camp - Monday through Friday, approximately 1 : 30 to 6 : 30 p.m. each day
Limited Hourly Position : This is a non-benefited position that is not allowed to exceed 415 hours per fiscal year.
Supplemental Information
Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6 : 00 AM and 5 : 00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
This is a non-benefited position.
Salary : $19 - $23
