Summer Camp Educational Leader Extension Program Worker

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

In alignment with the mission programs and initiatives of MSU Extension delivers research-based information to program participants through various methods and / or provides support and coordination of MSU Extension programs.

Unit Position Summary

Michigan State University Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment which requires all staff to contribute toward a vision for success regardless of title or position within the organization. We strive to create a positive culture access to resources and a sense of belonging for staff partners and programming participants. This means that all staff at MSU Extension are dedicated to the following :

• We work together to ensure that programming is available to all audiences creates meaningful and positive impacts for participants and demonstrates partnership and collaboration across communities.
• We understand that a welcoming and respectful environment is built through the efforts of everyone.
• We foster an environment that welcomes a broad range of perspectives and experiences ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to contribute and thrive.
• We ensure that every team member is prepared with the skills and resources to contribute to our welcoming and supportive culture.
• We foster an environment that values a range of perspectives skills and experiences by working to ensure access to programming for communities.
• We commit to continuous learning and engagement to better serve Michigan residents and meet the evolving needs of communities.
• We recognize that broad accessibility and collaboration are essential elements of our work and are vital to organizational and programmatic success.
• We embrace a culture of understanding coaching and feedback toward achieving a vision of success for the entire organization and its staff.
• Together we will achieve success and we commit to these goals in our work continued education and ongoing efforts.

Position Summary :

MSU Extension is seeking candidates to join our summer day camp team in Novi Michigan. During the summer MSU Tollgate Farm offers summer enrichment programming that includes educational day camps for young people in grades K-12. As part of the educational staff the Summer Camp Edu-Leader will lead the learning experience for groups of youth during 10 weeks of science-themed camp promoting MSU Tollgates mission.

We are seeking staff with a background in one or more of the following areas : education agricultural science animal science cooperative games music food science entomology forestry gardening fisheries and wildlife.

This is an 11-week position with one week of training prior to the start of camp. It runs June 8-August 28. There is no camp the week of June 29-July 3.

For more information about Summer Farm Camp at MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center visit our webpage at DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in close proximity to wildlife and farm animals.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1