Student Camp Director, Camp COE - Mizzou College of Engineering

The College of Engineering is accepting applications from engineering students to serve as Student Camp Directors for the college’s very first Camp COE, August 23-25, 2019. Camp Directors will take real ownership over camp programming and logistics to create a memorable, meaningful, and safe camp experience for our incoming engineering students of all academic levels. This is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate effective leadership, communication, business, and organizational skills.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

·       Serve as a mentor to incoming students of all academic levels

·       Manage the hiring process of Camp Counselors

·       Work with and supervise Camp Counselors in a supportive manner

·       Collaborate with Camp Counselors to provide a fun, safe, memorable, and high-quality camping experience for incoming engineering students.

·       Assign Camp Counselors to specific tasks, assist with setting priorities, and ensure there are clear expectations prior to camp

·       Develop, coordinate, and conduct Camp Counselor trainings

·       Present at college events and meetings, including Summer Welcome

·       Assist and plan daily camp schedule and activities

·       Maintain camp’s budget

·       Coordinate and create marketing materials

·       Develop and assemble camp materials

·       Be familiar with and follow emergency and safety procedures with Camp Counselors and campers

·       Manage camp registration process and camp check-in

·       Greet campers upon arrival and orientate them to camp

·       The Student Camp Director must be an engineering student at MU and able to work Spring, Summer and Fall 2019.

·       In good academic standing at MU (undergraduate 2.0/graduate 3.0)

·       Ability to work with students of all academic levels

·       Professional attitude

·       Flexibility and adaptability to new assignments and situations

·       Ability to take the initiative, multi-task and be highly productive in a fast-paced work environment

·       Punctuality and reliability

·       Attention to detail

·       Effective writing, editing, and proofreading ability

·       Excellent interpersonal, verbal and presentation skills

·       Effective project management skills

·       Strong problem-solving skills

·       Ability to meet critical deadlines

·       Ability to effectively handle constructive criticism

·       Ability to manage any issues that may arise, conflict management and resolutions skills

·       Ability to work well in a team and independently with minimal supervision

·       Ability to communicate clearly and courteously with MU faculty, staff, students, parents, vendors, and community partners

·       Ability to maintain confidentiality and apply sensitivity and sound judgement to all situations

·       Intermediate or advanced proficiency with all Microsoft Office Programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher

·       Intermediate or advanced proficiency with Outlook, WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn

·       Camp experience or an appreciation for camping and nature

·       CPR/First Aid Certified or willing to become certified before the camp

·       Physical activity at the camp will include, but not limited to, stooping, balancing, standing, walking, lifting, and hearing

·       Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

·       Camp will be primarily an outdoor environment with exposure to weather conditions, dust, dirt, and water.

This is a part-time student position, which requires 15-20 hours a week in the College of Engineering, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. We anticipate the position to begin in February 2019. Camp Directors must be able to work the entire week of August 19-25, 2019. 

Pay rate: $10-$15 per hour

1.     Complete Employment Application

2.     Submit Cover Letter and Resume in Handshake

3.     References may be requested.

Positions are open until filled. Screening of applicants will begin Feb. 1. Contact Lacie Ilsley or Nicole Fickel for questions.