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Stephen F. Austin State University Student Assistant (Camp Counselor) in Nacogdoches, Texas
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
The required cover letter should express your reasons for applying for this job and include the attributes which you believe make you a good candidate for this position. Your cover letter and resume will serve as examples of your communication skills and knowledgeable use of grammar.
Applicants should email bbishop@sfasu.edu once they have submitted their application.
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Job Title Student Assistant (Camp Counselor)
General Description
This is a student position responsible for assisting SFA faculty and staff during the Conservation Careers Summer Camp. Camp counselors provide a safe and memorable experience for our campers. The counselor will be assigned to a maximum of 10 campers for the duration of their stay. The counselors will be required to stay at the dorms with the students attending the camp.
Forestry, Environmental Science, and Geospatial Science students will be able to use this week towards internship credit.
Job Duties
Assists and oversees camper activities.
Monitors and helps facilitate activities.
Supervises campers during meals.
Follows safety and emergency procedures and guidelines.
May perform administrative tasks (filing, record keeping, etc.) as needed.
Works one-on-one with campers.
Ensures camper safety at all times.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Skill in using computer and computer applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
Ability to strictly adhere to camp philosophy, standards, and goals.
Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor.
Ability to work effectively and patiently with campers and encourage them.
Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and manage time efficiently.
Ability to think and plan creatively and demonstrate innovation.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students and the general public.
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team.
Required Qualifications
The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES MUST MAINTAIN A 2.5 GPA .
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge in the field of Forestry, Environmental Science, or Geospatial Science is preferred.
Previous camp counselor experience is preferred.
Physical Demands
Must be able to complete strenuous tasks in difficult conditions, including environmental. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
Position End Date (if temporary) 06/26/2025
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SA2025-004
Number of Vacancies 2
Posting Open Date 01/09/2025
Review Start Date
Posting Close Date
Work Schedule Various hours leading up to camp; June 22nd-June 26th, 2025 all day and overnight for camp
Min Pay Rate $600 for the week
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
The required cover letter should express your reasons for applying for this job and include the attributes which you believe make you a good candidate for this position. Your cover letter and resume will serve as examples of your communication skills and knowledgeable use of grammar.
Applicants should email bbishop@sfasu.edu once they have submitted their application.
EEO Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.
Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12481
Department Information
Department Forestry
Contact Name Brandy Bishop
Contact Phone (936) 468-3301
Contact Email bbishop@sfasu.edu
Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview. If you have technical questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Which of the following best represents your current student classification?
Entering freshman
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student
- Are you enrolled as a student in the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture?
No
Yes
- Do you have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA?
YES
NO
- Describe any work experience relevant to this posting.
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
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