General Interest - Camp (Non-UU Students/Staff)

Union University

Jackson, MS

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Environmental Work, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Human Resources, Invertebrates, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, WorldView
LOCATION
Jackson, MS
POSTED
17 days ago

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title General Interest - Camp (Non-UU Students/Staff) Position Number Branch Business Affairs (BR) Division Business Affairs (DIV) Department Human Resources Location Jackson FLSA Non-Exempt Job Summary

Do you enjoy working with children? Are you looking for an experience you can't get anywhere else? Are you looking to be a part of a special team and great community? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then this job could be for you!

Union University is looking to hire enthusiastic, fun, organized counselors for our camps. Applicants must interview with the Camp Director. Previous experience is helpful, but not necessary.

This job is ideal for someone who is:

  • Dependable - more reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented - enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Adaptable/flexible - enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work-related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential job functions, including the ability to lift, carry, push or pull without assistance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work requires the ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to: household cleaning and maintenance chemicals. While performing the duties of this job, work may require the performance of tasks outdoors under varying environmental conditions, including heat, humidity, and biting insects/invertebrates.

About Union University

Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, with a total enrollment of about 2,600. The main campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Memphis and Hendersonville. A national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education, Union is consistently ranked among the nation's premier Christian universities.

Essential Job Duties

  • Assure safety and supervision of youth at all times.
  • Lead program activities.
  • Manage students to make it a positive camp experience.

Other Job Duties Required Qualifications

Dependent upon position.

Preferred Qualifications Christian Requirement

Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University's Identity, Mission, Core Values, and Statement of Faith, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S062P Special Instructions to Applicants

This application is only for people interested in working camps at Union that are not current students or employees. Current UU students interested in working camps should apply through the Vocatio Center. Current UU employees should reach out to the Camp Director or HR directly.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

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