Temporary Camp Director, 4-H Central Camp (LOA)

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a temporary, part-time administrative faculty (Letter of Appointment) position as the Northern Area Central 4-H Camp Director.  The successful applicant will work from home until camp, when they will be expected to stay overnight at camp for the duration of the program. 

Note: The 4-H camp is located in Stateline, NV. The Central 4-H Camp program runs July 13th through July 18th.

Responsibilities

The Camp Director is responsible for the camp program preparations, including but not limited to:

• Providing input throughout the planning process by attending camp planning meetings

• Working with staff and volunteers on the planning committee

• Assisting in the recruitment and screening of chaperones, teen counselors, lifeguards and other camp staff

• Oversee that all activity centers, evening programs, campfires and open-time activities are planned and that all presenters have gathered supplies

• Establishing appropriate discipline procedures for disruptive or inappropriate behaviors

• Being aware of the camp budget procedures, and when possible, encouraging staff and volunteers to obtain donations

It is also the Camp Director’s responsibility to oversee that all day-to-day camp operations and activities run smoothly in conjunction with the Camp Manager.

• The Director maintains the integrity of the camp program, schedules, activities, and campsite and ensures the camp program is executed in accordance with 4-H and management objectives.

• The Director makes on-the-spot decisions regarding the dismissal of campers or staff members, cancelation of activities due to inclement weather, when to send an authorized adult chaperone for camp purchases, and setting rules and guidelines for camper and staff safety.

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Recreation, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Management, Physical Education, Business, Communication, Elementary Education, or other closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate has at least 2 years of experience working with youth, preferably in a camp, outdoor, or educational setting

• Candidate has excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Candidates with the ability to supervise and organize youth and adults; and plan, originate, organize, and carry out daily and special programs are encouraged to apply

Schedule

Expected hours to work per week: 20 (May through July), except for the actual camp period.

The Camp Director is expected to stay overnight at camp for the duration of the camping program, July 13th – July 18th.

Compensation Grade

LOA Salaried

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Contact Information

For questions, please contact: Jill Baker-Tingey, Hiring Manager, [email protected]

https://extension.unr.edu/4h/camp.aspx

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected] .

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter – (required)

Contact Information for Three Professional References – (required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship. References will not be contacted prior to candidates advancing in the selection process.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). 

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine – and it delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has expanded to include two additional locations: the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

 As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education – comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute –  the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visit the University’s website .

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