SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAM INTERNSHIP

[Lisa Henry]

Description
• This is a seasonal/temporary position with the Watson-Brown Foundation.
Duration: May 28 – August 2, 2019

Location of Position:
Hickory Hill, 502 Hickory Hill Drive, Thomson, GA
http://www.hickory-hill.org
http://www.watson-brown.org

Additional Information: Franke Smith, fsmith@hickory-hill.org

TO APPLY:
By February 28th, email or snail mail the following:
Cover Letter outlining why you are the best candidate for the position
Current Resume
Completed application form: http://www.hickory-hill.org/education-1/#summer-camp
Email to: mzupan@hickory-hill.org
Snail mail: Hickory Hill, 502 Hickory Hill Drive, Thomson, GA 30824

Pay & Benefits:
• $1600 per month, paid bi-weekly
• Furnished cottage on-site, includes all utilities & laundry facilities
• Wireless internet
• 2 uniform shirts
• Internship credit can be arranged.

Do you enjoy working with children and spending time outdoors? We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic Summer Camp Counselor who enjoys leading children through a variety of outdoor and indoor summertime activities. You will lead children between 10 and 17 years of age during weekly themed camps throughout the summer A typical day for Summer Camp Counselor could include:
• Participating in a friendly game of capture the flag
• Teaching kids how to grow plants
• Exploring the wonders of an archaeological excavation
• Building simple machines
• Educating kids about alternative energies
• Supervising a nature hike
• Interacting with parents and summer camp attendees to build lasting relationships

Duties & Responsibilities
• Continually keep campers active and engaged in fun and challenging activities while maintaining a safe environment
• Follow and execute activities according to pre-designed daily lesson plans
• Lead a group of up to 12 campers with a fun, positive and outgoing attitude
• Act as a role model to all children attending camp
• Interact with children, parents/guardians and co-workers in a professional manner at all times
• Understand and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures for camps
• Immediately report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors or abuse relating to youth

Minimum Qualifications
• High School Diploma, currently enrolled in College or University
• One year working in a camp environment or coaching/teaching children
• US Citizen residing in the US

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations
• First Aid/CPR certification is helpful but not required

Other Requirements
Applicants must complete all state DECAL requirements within their first week of training:
• Criminal Background Check
• Drug screening
• All required vaccinations – MMR, Tetanus
• DECAL training modules
• Other training required by Watson-Brown

—
Michelle Zupan
Curator
Hickory Hill & the Tom Watson Birthplace
502 Hickory Hill Drive
Thomson, GA 30824
706-595-7777
FAX: 706-595-7177

Visit us at http://www.hickory-hill.org or on Facebook.
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Historic homes of the Watson-Brown Foundation, Inc.

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