What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor, Camp Paw Paw position at Humane Society of Chittenden County?
Job Title: Camp Counselor, Camp Paw Paw
Status: Part-Time, Seasonal
Reports To: Head Counselor (or Humane Education Coordinator)
Position Summary:
The Humane Society of Chittenden County is looking for Camp Counselors for our humane education summer camp, Camp Paw Paw! The Camp Counselor is a part-time temporary (seasonal) position serving as support and activity coordinator for Camp Paw Paw, HSCC’s humane education camp for children ages 5-12. The Camp Counselor must attend a pre-camp training (late June/early July) and be available for all of the camp sessions (Monday, July 7th - Friday, August 15th, 2025).
In addition to supporting Camp Paw Paw, Camp Counselors will also have the opportunity to assist with HSCC's other humane education program, Animal Welfare Warriors (ages 13-15; June 23rd-27th). Availability to assist with Animal Welfare Warriors is a plus, but not required.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for a group of 20 campers each session
- Ensuring the functional operation of each one-week camp session
- Assisting with the checking in and signing out of campers each day
- Facilitating camp activities under the direction of the Head Counselor
- Ensuring a positive, fun, and safe camp experience for all campers
- Reporting conflicts and problems to the Head Counselor and assisting with productive and positive resolution of challenges as they arise
- Responsible for becoming familiar with and assisting in the implementation of Camp Paw Paw’s humane education based curriculum
- Other duties as assigned and needed
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Flexibility to deal with changes and problems
- Interest and skills in working with children
- Interest in animals and commitment to animal welfare
- Upbeat, friendly, and outgoing personality
- Ability to work well under pressure and to deal with challenges quickly, decisively, and appropriately
- Willingness to: work as a team member, pitch in as needed, and have fun
- Experience and/or training in education a significant plus (but not required)
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
Salary : $17 - $18
