Seasonal Camp Counselor Lead

Are you looking to take the next step in your education or camp career by leading, mentoring, and supporting a team? The Seasonal Camp Counselor Lead plays a key role in guiding counselors, modeling best practices, and helping the camp program continue to grow while creating meaningful experiences for campers.

The Indianapolis Zoo is seeking passionate, dedicated, professional, and experienced educators who are interested in taking on a leadership role within our camp team.
Seasonal Camp Counselor Leads will provide mentorship and guidance for our Seasonal Camp Counselors, communicate effectively with parents, counselors, and other departments for seamless delivery of programs, and assist the Camp Coordinator with all of the day-to-day operations needed to make our Summer Camps a memorable and meaningful experience for our campers and counselors.

This position includes assisting with daily check-in and checkout for campers, preparing materials, supporting camp staff, assisting with camp staff and Zoo teen trainings, and facilitating camp activities. A Seasonal Camp Counselor Lead may lead and facilitate activities with campers if a counselor is not available. The ideal candidate must have experience working with youth, a general knowledge of biology and/or ecology, experience coordinating programs, be detail-oriented, flexible, and proactive, and have a positive, professional, and friendly attitude.

This position pays $15.00/hr.

• Preparing camp materials and supplies.
• Assisting with staff and teen trainings.
• Supporting the camp coordinator with day-to-day duties of camp.
• Instructing youth volunteers on daily assignments.
• Assist with communications with parents.
• Maintain the Zoo's standard of quality and educational objectives for the summer camps.
• Lead a group of youth through pre-planned activities and experiences, ensuring their safety and maintaining high camper engagement.
• Communicate effectively with Education team to maintain seamless delivery of all programs.

• Interested candidates must submit an online application to the Indianapolis Zoo's website.
• To be considered, applicants must include a resume and cover letter.

Employment at the Indianapolis Zoo is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment testing including a background check, motor vehicle check (if applicable) and a drug test.