Part-Time Youth Camp Counselor

Penn State Scrantonmid

Education & TrainingTeaching Assistant

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Penn State Scranton's Center for Business Development and Community Outreach is seeking applicants for Summer Youth Camp Counselors.

The Camp Counselor’s primary task is to assist the Camp Instructor with daily functions to insure that each camper is provided a quality and enjoyable learning experience. Overall, The Camp Counselor will report directly to the staff of the Center for Business Development and Community Outreach (CBDCO). While providing support to a youth camp, the Camp Counselor will report to the Camp Instructor.

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Assisting the Camp Instructor with daily tasks;
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Setting up camp material for the day/week;
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Organizing camp materials at the end of the day & week;
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Guiding and/or assisting campers with projects;
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Being attentive to campers for their needs and safety;
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Escorting campers to designated break areas; and
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Providing feedback to the CBDCO

This position requires participation in Mandated Reporter Training and successful background checks prior to the first camp session. Camps run weekly July 6th through July 31st, 2026.

Position pays $13/hour. Must be at least 18 years old.

Apply electronically (www.hr.psu.edu/careers). Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

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