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 Project Co-Leaders direct and implement the curriculum of the projects within the camp in conjunction with a project leader. These positions will be held by people with teaching experience and pedagogical content knowledge. They will co-lead the development and design of hands-on activities, with a project leader, who is a content expert, for an inquiry-based project with campers. The project co-leader is responsible for ensuring that the curriculum is accessible to all students, and developmentally appropriate. They also co-coordinate space/time/supplies, and budget for the project; co-design with their project leader on all aspects of development of the project; co-implement the project with the campers; ensure health and safety of campers; exhibit a respectful, positive attitude to all participants/staff, and help evaluate the project's success. Anticipated Work Dates: July 6 - July 24, 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

Curriculum Design and Implementation – 90%

• Co-design hands-on activities for an inquiry-based project with campers.

• Coordinate space, time, supplies, and budget for the project.

• Implement the project with the campers during the designed week(s) at camp.

• Ensure project activities meet all health and safety requirements imposed by UNH Tech Camp and UNH Youth Programs.

• Evaluate the success of the project at the end and note improvements to be made for future implementation.

Camper Experience & Safety – 10%

• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom where campers feel safe, valued, and empowered to explore new experiences.

• Address camper concerns, accidents, and behavior issues in a proactive and constructive manner, including bringing incidents to the Tech Camp manager for prompt resolution in compliance with UNH Youth Programs protocols for behavior management and incident reporting.

• 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.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in education, a STEM field, recreation management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to shift priorities quickly and maintain a positive mindset in the face of challenges.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Experience working with diverse populations, including children with special needs or from different cultural backgrounds.

Other Requirements:

• A successful background check is required.

• Must attend a required staff training half-day hosted by the Tech Camp Leadership team in late June

Compensation Pay Range:

$750 per week

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:

Period Activity