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Summer Program Staff

 

What does 4-H camp summer program staff do?

By joining our team, you will help deliver cutting-edge youth development curriculum and programs of the University of Nebraska. Our camps are unique in that unlike any other camps in Nebraska, we bring the expertise of the University to the level of kids. As summer program staff, you will be trained to help provide active, hands-on, fun and cooperative outdoor programming designed to develop respect for self, others and the environment.

Summer program staff plan, direct and supervise daily and cabin activities and maintain standards that lead to a quality and safe program. You’ll learn to lead canoeing, tubing, swimming, rappelling, climbing, zip line, ropes course, shooting sports, arts, biking, environment education, campfire, backpacking, fishing and many more programs.

Our camps are open to all youth. We hire a team who will help our campers grow up to be the absolute best they can be!


What qualifications are necessary?

Desire and ability to work with children in the outdoors.
Ability to work cooperatively with other staff in a team-oriented environment.
Minimum age is 18 years of age before May 1.
We prefer candidates with college experience and students of all college majors are encouraged to apply.


Is there an application deadline?

Initial application deadline is February 15. All applications received after February 15 will be accepted until all positions are filled.


What is the salary?

First-year staff earn a minimum of $30/day plus room and board. Over the entire summer, program staff can earn $1,500-$2,500 depending upon days off and camp schedules.


What time commitment is involved?

Summer program staff work full-time from mid-May to late June or early August depending upon the site.


What do I need to do to apply?

To apply, simply complete an application and ask three references to complete a reference form on your behalf.

Please click a link below to download the documents of your choice in .pdf format.  *Adobe Acrobat Required

 
Summer Program Staff Application Summer Program Staff Job Description
Reference Form (you need 3) Summer Program Staff Application - Static
Reference Form needs to be turned in with Summer Program Staff Application.
Please fill out & turn in both forms.

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