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SERIOUS APPLICANTS SHOULD ATTACH A COVER LETTER EXPRESSING 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 will serve as an example of your communication skills and knowledgeable use of grammar!!

Serious applicants should email bbishop@sfasu.edu once they have submitted their application.

Posting Details

Position Information

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 are to 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.

This position is temporary for one week (June 25 – June 29, 2023). The counselors will be required to stay at the dorms with the students attending the camp. Camp Counselors will receive $600 for the week of 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge in the field of Forestry, Environmental Science, or Geospatial Science is preferred.

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.

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES MUST MAINTAIN A 2.5 GPA .

Position End Date (if temporary) 07/11/2024

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SA2024-083

Number of Vacancies 2

Posting Open Date 04/10/2024

Review Start Date

Posting Close Date

Work Schedule Various hours leading up to camp; July 7 - July 11 all day and overnight for camp

Min Pay Rate $600 for the week

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

SERIOUS APPLICANTS SHOULD ATTACH A COVER LETTER EXPRESSING 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 will serve as an example of your communication skills and knowledgeable use of grammar!!

Serious 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/11414

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 (*).

• • 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

  Optional Documents