04-Apr-2024

2624BR

Temporary/Seasonal

Job Function and Responsibilities

The Camp Programs Assistant Lead Counselor (seasonal) contributes to the success of the Chicago Zoological Society by providing the highest level of quality customer service and extraordinary guest experiences with top-quality programming to participants to further the Society's mission of inspiring conservation leadership.

Primary duties and responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

1. *Assist the Lead Camp Counselor in managing the daily program needs of camp staff and campers; monitor camper check-in and checkout, prepare activities, and develop program content. Assist in pick-up and drop-off of programs in accordance with established protocol. Maintain and organize program supply inventory including art supplies, t-shirts, program tools, etc.
2. *Maintain open communication on a daily basis with parents and/or guardians of program participants regarding questions or concerns, discipline issues, extended day care, etc.
3. *Facilitate Camp sessions in the absence of Seasonal Camp Programs Counselors. Supervise program.
4. participants through different exhibits and facilitate projects, games, and activities.
5. *Provide coaching/feedback to Seasonal Camp Programs Counselors on a regular basis. Support Seasonal Camp Programs Counselors and Assistant Counselors in the absence of the Manager.
6. *Partner with Camp Inclusion Specialist to plan for accommodation of participants with special needs.
7. *Facilitate program/activity development, prototyping, and documentation.
8. *Direct and/or delegate Seasonal Camp Counselors to complete tasks as appropriate.
9. Other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements and Specifications

The requirements for this position include the following: Salary is $19.25 per hr.

• High School diploma or (GED) equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age as required by the American Camp Association Guidelines.
• One year or more paid and/or volunteer/unpaid experience working with groups of children and/or educating the public in a formal or informal educational setting, e.g., camp, park district, Special Recreation Association, day care, student teaching, school, or cultural institution, required.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills required.
• English fluency at a professional working proficiency.
• Must be an enthusiastic and flexible team player and able to work in a stimulating environment.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and ability to work with guests effectively.
• Cultural competency; experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience.
• Knowledge of how to send and receive emails, and basic word processing skills required.

• One or more years of college or the equivalent of two years training and/or experience preferred, including coursework in education, biological sciences, communication, therapeutic recreation, or other directly related field or subjects, such as public speaking, interpretation, theater, recreation, environmental studies, children and families, or art and interpretation.
• Experience working in inclusive informal, educational, or recreational programs a plus.
• Experience in a zoo, aquarium, museum, nature center, or art studio environment a plus.
• Experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel preferred.
• Multilingual ability, Spanish fluency a plus.

Additional Information

The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Location

Chicago Zoological Society-Brookfield Zoo

Zip Code

60513

Department

Education and Community Engagement

Group

Conservation, Education & Training

Union Status

Non-Union