Job Description

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UNH Tech Camp is a summer STEM program for students entering grades 5-12. Open to all curious learners, the goal of the camp is to cultivate interest and excitement around subjects related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through interactive, hands-on activities. Tech Camp runs for 3 weeks in July on the University of New Hampshire Durham campus.
Tech Camp Night Counselors assist the Residential Life Manager in directing and supervising residential campers in the evenings, reside with the campers in the dormitory, and accompany campers to both breakfast and dinner in the dining hall. A night counselor is responsible for managing small groups of campers and serving as a role model and ambassador to the university. Night counselors should have experience working as either RAs, CAs, or have related experience working with youth or young adults. Night counselors must possess strong problem-solving skills, communication skills and exude responsibility at all times. It is essential to the job that they care for the safety and well-being of campers at all times to ensure a positive experience. Anticipated Work Dates: July 6-24, 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

Camper Supervision & Safety – 50%

• Provide on-site camper supervision during residential program hours

• Ensure health and safety of campers, including compliance with all UNH Youth Programs risk management protocols relating to minors

• Report student behavior concerns or accidents to the Res Life Director in a timely fashion and provide input to the resolution team as needed

• Supervise campers when walking to and from buildings to ensure campers stay together and no one is left behind

• Maintain accurate daily camper “safety sheets” to ensure accountability for campers at regular intervals throughout the afternoon/evening

• Enforce the use of the “buddy system” both with campers and with fellow counselors to ensure no camper is ever left alone to wander

• Foster a positive and inclusive dorm environment where campers feel safe and comfortable to approach staff with needs or wants

• Serve as an exemplary role model to campers and staff in attitude and respectful behavior

• Serve as a positive ambassador to the camp and university when interacting with families or other community members who may be visiting the camp

Residential Life Operations – 50%

• Assist with check-in and check-out procedures for families on the first and last day of camp

• Implement fun, engaging, and flexible programming for campers, at the direction of the Res Life Manager

• Follow the “duty schedule” to provide coverage during the overnight hours

• Participate in mandatory staff training provided by the Res Life Manager

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must be currently enrolled as a student at a college/university or community college

• Enthusiasm for working with students in grades 5-12

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and learn on-the-job

• Must be a proactive self-starter who can adapt to changes and unplanned challenges

• Reliability and flexibility in the event scheduling changes occur

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

• Ability to exhibit a logical sense of priority and critical thinking skills

• Ability to independently travel between various locations on campus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a summer camp or similar youth-focused program

• STEM or Education majors encouraged, but not required

• Experience working as an RA, CA or similar role on a college campus

Other Requirements:

• A successful background check is required

• Must attend a required staff training half-day hosted by the Res Life Manager

Compensation Pay Range:

$18.75/hour

The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons, including but not limited to children, and to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect and crimes against children. All UNH youth program staff shall be subject to a criminal background check as required by NH State Law. Staff and volunteers will also be required to complete periodic child safety training.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here:USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Durham

Salary Grade:

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00