Non-College Workstudy, Student Assistant

Let’s Go Outside! Urban Explorers - Girls STEAM Academy is sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Department (TPWD) COOP Grant in collaboration with University of Houston-Downtown, Aldine ISD, and Klein ISD.  The primary focus of this program is to bring middle school female students into the outdoors, promote environmental science stewardship, and increase awareness and interest in careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (S.T.E.A.M). fields.  Camp Counselors will work with our Adventurers on four (4) overnight excursions where we will engage in Interpretive Programming offered by the parks as well as team building, skill-building, and S.T.E.A.M. related activities at the campsite.

If you are interested in this position, please send an email to Dr. Tonya Jeffery at [email protected] by May 20, 2023.  The subject line will read: “Urban Explorers Camp Counselor Application.”

DUTIES 

• Leads and implements camp programs for children (middle school females)
• Supervises adventurers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being
• Maintains a schedule for camp participants
• Organizes and leads various small and large group activities
• Ensures the cleanliness of the site
• Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and attendance
• Mediates campers’ disputes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Enjoys being in the company of children
• Leadership, communication, patience, problem-solving, and organization skills
• Photography skills
• Must be able to carry heavy loads and travel uneven terrain
• Knows and understands all emergency procedures associated with the Let’s Go Outside! Urban Explorers Girls STEAM Academy

EEO/AA

• Previous experience in a camp, youth program, recreation, working with children, or in a related field

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• University student in the Dept. of Urban Education – Educator Preparation Program who has completed some field-based experiences
• First AID/Lifeguard certification

About University of Houston Downtown

The second-largest university in Houston, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is a comprehensive, four-year, urban university in the heart of downtown. Led by President Loren J. Blanchard, UHD is a community of diverse faculty, staff, students, and regional partners dedicated to nurturing talent, generating knowledge, and driving socioeconomic mobility for a just and sustainable future.  

Since opening its doors in 1974, UHD has grown in size, scope, and service, now offering 46 bachelor’s and 11 master’s degree programs and 17 fully online programs within its four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences & Technology.

UHD educates approximately 15,000 students annually. With more than 77% of UHD’s students coming directly from Harris County, UHD is not just a university in Houston, but Houston’s University and an Anchor Institution for the region.

UHD is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military-Friendly School. While the student population is largely Hispanic at 53% and African-American at 20%, more than 64 countries are represented. Furthermore, UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston, and its graduates have the lowest student loan debt in the state. Importantly, 70% of UHD freshman students are the first in their families to attend college.

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria.  Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College-Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College-Woodlands.

The University of Houston-Downtown is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. UHD is committed to equal opportunity and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, genetic information, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, except where such distinction is required by law.