Job Description: Counselor/Resident Assistant

Resident Assistant (RA)

Job Summary:

We are looking for highly motivated, energetic and dedicated people who want to be summer camp counselors/resident advisors for our engineering summer program. These individuals are in charge of keeping the students safe, and planning great events to make camp fun.

TryEngineering Summer Institute is a co-ed, residential program for high school students at various locations around the country. Students choose a class and are immersed in that subject every day. The counselor’s job is to make sure that all of their time out of class is fun! Talent Shows, 80’s night, trivia, outdoor and indoor sports, swimming, and that is just to name a few ideas of evening events that you might hold for the students.

Our entire staff, directors, teachers, counselors and students live in the dorms, and have all meals provided throughout the duration of the program and staff training.

Dates:

Staff Training, dorm set up, etc: (Wed – Sat): July 2nd- 6th
Program: 2 two – week sessions (Sunday – Saturday): July 7^th – Aug 3rd

Hours:

NOTE: below are the focused hours, but in a sleepaway camp community, you are fully immersed in the position 24/7. There will be many hours of work outside of the hours below. We are looking for the person who understands that at camp, you are truly never off duty. Be ready for long days, and a lot of fun!

Focused hours:

Supervise students after class and events 4pm-11pm Monday – Friday.
Supervise students on the weekend from wake up until lights out.
Sunday is check-in day and it is an ‘all hands on deck’ day 9am-11pm
Saturdays are the closing ceremonies at the end of each session, from 9:30am- Noon.
A weekly field trip to local sites is supervised by the counselors as well.

Visit our site to learn more about our program:

http://tryengineeringinstitute.ieee.org

Locations:

East: Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology – New York
South: Texas A&M
West: University of California, Riverside

Note: Employees are responsible for paying their own travel costs to their assigned venue.

Important:

We are looking for someone who is fun, reliable, and excited to be part of the camp community. Anyone who has ever been to summer camp before knows how important the activities and the camp community is to the overall experience. The counselors are not only an exciting and upbeat presence but they are also a friend to the students as some experience being away from home the first time, or a wide variety of other issues.

Qualifications:

We are open to speaking to anyone who is interested in the position.

Bachelors degree, or in pursuit of.

All RAs Must:

Live in the dorms throughout the duration of the program and staff training. (All meals and housing are provided.)

Note: If offered a position, completion of a background check is required. Position is only open to US Citizens or people who are authorized to work in the US. We do not assist in the process of governmental authorization.

To Apply: Email info@tryengineeringinstitute.org with cover letter and resume. Please include the job title and TryEngineering Summer Institute in the subject line.

Job Description: Engineering Instructor

Engineering Instructor Job Description

Job Summary:

TryEngineering Summer Camps are two-week co-ed residential engineering summer camps for rising 8th through 12th grade students held at three premier colleges and universities across the USA. Camp instructors are responsible for organizing and conducting the camp learning sessions and providing guidance for the hands-on activities. Designed to be educational on an introductory college level, the learning sessions are to be hands-on and fun. There are no tests and quizzes to create a stress free learning environment for every student of every skill level. The classes are small, so students receive plenty of personalized help and guidance.

Dates:

Training and Classroom Set-Up: Tuesday, July 2 to Saturday, July 6
Program: 2 two-week sessions:
- Sunday, July 7 to Saturday, 20
- Sunday, July 21 to Saturday, Aug 3

Hours:

Learning Session Instruction: 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday
Sunday is check-in day and it is an ‘all hands on deck’ day 9 am to 8 pm
Saturdays are the closing ceremonies at the end of each session, from 9:30 am to Noon

Important:

This is a summer learning program and has many aspects of a traditional summer camp. If you have been to camp before, you know it is a non-stop type of job with very high rewards.

Instructors are encouraged to join in the after class activities; hikes, bonfires, swimming, games, talent shows, etc. We are looking for instructors who want to be part of the entire camp community.

Visit our site to see the current program description:

http://tryengineeringinstitute.ieee.org

Locations:

East: Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology – New York
South: Texas A&M
West: University of California, Riverside

Note: Instructors are responsible for paying their own travel costs to their assigned venue.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $600/week

Job Responsibilities:

Lead camp curriculum, sessions and lessons focused on engineering and technology
Implement and run daily learning sessions and other activities
Modify activities/lessons as needed to better implement within camp structure
Prepare materials needed prior to each camp session and/or before lessons begin
Responsible for clean up after sessions
Facilitate classroom management and ensure camper engagement
Escort and participate in all field trips
Act as a positive role model for campers
Other duties as needed
Inventory, pack, and ship back all remaining supplies at the end of the program
Cultivate a fun environment and HAVE FUN!!!

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will have studied any field of engineering, computing, engineering technology, or the applied sciences. An upper level undergraduate student or graduate student in these fields who would enjoy sharing their skills and insights to inspire prospective STEM students is preferred. Familiarity with electronic circuitry, Arduino programming, basic soldering, and other technical skills is a plus.

Additional Qualifications Include:

Teaching Assistant or other in-classroom experience a plus
Positive, outgoing, and flexible demeanor
Experience working at summer camps and/or informal education
Familiarity with classroom management skills
Team oriented
Ability to succeed in informal/camp atmosphere
Extremely organized
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Note: If offered a position, completion of a background check is required. Position is only open to US Citizens or people who are authorized to work in the US. We do not assist in the process of governmental authorization.

To Apply: Email info@tryengineeringinstitute.org with cover letter and resume. Please include the job title and TryEngineering Institute in the subject line.

Job Description: Program Director

Program Director Job Description

Job Summary:

TryEngineering Summer Camps are two-week co-ed residential engineering summer camps for rising 8th through 12th grade students held at three premier colleges and universities across the USA. The camp Program Director is responsible for organizing and leading the entire camp experience. Designed to be educational on an introductory college level, the learning sessions are to be hands-on and fun and the off hours provide students with opportunities to experience recreational, sporting and cultural activities. The Program Director will lead the camp staff of instructors and counselors; ensure the implementation of all of the camp programs and provide an exciting and fun experience for the students. If you thrive in a “Life Accelerated” atmosphere, enjoy meeting new people and take pride in who you are, this is the right position for you.

Dates:

Director Training: 4 days in NYC, dates to be determined by availability, typically in May or early June.
Program Director Move in: Monday July 1, 2019
Staff Training and Classroom Set-Up: Tuesday July 2 – 6
Program: 2 two-week sessions: July 7-Aug 3
All staff departs: Aug 4

Hours:

Full-Time
Note: The Program Director is a 24-hour job 7 days a week for the duration of camp and training week. Even when you are off, you are living in the dorms and on call in the case of emergencies 24 hours a day. There will be many hours of work outside of the hours below. We are looking for the person who understands that at camp, you are truly never off duty. Be ready for long days, and a lot of fun!

Visit our site to learn all about the program:

http://tryengineeringinstitute.ieee.org

Location in need of director:

South: Texas A&M

Note: Camp Program Directors are responsible for paying their own travel costs to their assigned venue.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $1200+ per/week (Pay commensurate with experience level)

Description:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced Program Director. This person will be leading their staff into the 2^nd summer of our technical engineering summer institute and knocking it out of the park! This is a great job for someone who can work with people of all types, is very organized and creative, has a STEM related or education background, is willing to devote the necessary hours, and knows how to have a great time.

Job Responsibilities:

Overseeing the camp programming, including the learning sessions and after hours activities
Managing the staff of assistant directors, instructors and counselors
Coordinating with onsite faculty, staff and administration
Training and scheduling of staff
Managing the onsite budget
Organizing and leading staff meetings and camp meetings
Acting as the primary contact with parents
Setting the stage for the summer, SAFE AND FUN

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and/or education, Master’s Degree a plus
Experience working with pre-university students (middle school and high school aged children) in a camp setting
Previous experience as Camp Director or Assistant Director a plus
Experience in leading or managing a team/staff and delegating responsibilities
Skilled in current technology used to create dynamic and engaging programs
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Well organized and knows how to multitask
Preferred, First Aid / CPR certified
Preferred, Attended a camp as a child/teen

All Directors Must:

Attend mandatory curriculum training before camp (Date TBA)
Live in the dorms throughout the duration of the program and staff training (All meals and housing is provided)

Note: If offered a position, completion of a background check is required. Position is only open to US Citizens or people who are authorized to work in the US. We do not assist in the process of governmental authorization.

To Apply: Email info@tryengineeringinstitute.org with cover letter and resume. Please include the job title and TryEngineering Institute in the subject line.

Local Tours and Attractions at Vaughn College

Vaughn offers all the amenities of bustling New York City, surrounded by excitement and adventure. Past students received an insider’s tour of LaGuardia Airport, which is undergoing an extensive renovation project. Students toured active runways/taxiways and runway decks, as well as the air traffic control tower. They met with chief engineers during their tour of the facility.

Students also toured a ConEd power station and learned from engineers about their work and the challenges of supplying power to a busy urban area.

Finally, students took advantage of the New York location of Vaughn and spent a fun day visiting iconic Coney Island, going out for ice cream, and taking advantage of such an exciting location.

Time	Activity
8:00 am – 8:45 am	Breakfast
9:00 am – 12:00 pm	Engaging engineering activities and challenges at all levels.
12:15 pm – 12:45 pm	Lunch
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Field trip to local facility or university lab exploration; continued activities and skills building
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm	Check in with RAs, outdoor time, sports and/or free time (pool, climbing wall, etc). Time to bond and explore the University offerings. Day Student pick-up 4-4:30pm
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm	Dinner
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm	Planned, curated events and activities (movies, campus center, challenges)
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm	Free time and in-residence hall activities, movies, games, socialization
11:00 pm	In rooms

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