Summer Camp Mentor

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Summer Camp Mentor to provide youth program instructional support and mentoring to program attendees. Serve as a role model, business strong connections and comply and enforce program policies, procedures and safety protocols.

This position will be in support of the Graduate School of Nursing (GSN), located at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). This position is working with the GSN Assistant Dean for Students. The Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program provides students from under-resourced middle schools with a supportive STEM-enrichment educational experience. Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers is aligned with project-based learnings taken from real world challenges, and invites STEM exploration, career exploration, and personal development.

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. USU serves the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education, research, service, and consultation. USU uniquely relates these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military medical readiness.

Instructors and mentors must be available for training from June 12th - 20th, the 3 week program with students from June 23rd - July 11th, and close out activities from July 14th-18th.

• Assist Program Director, Program Coordinator and Head Instructor & Mentor with resources for campus services.
• Serve as program participant (attendee) role model by demonstrating enthusiasm, positive attitudes, respectful communication, appropriate attire and appearance and a diligent work ethic. Build strong connections with students. Provide a nurturing and supportive environment for students.
• Facilitate social and curriculum programs as needed. Adhere to curriculum and program structure and learning initiatives.
• Support other program staff with instructional efforts. Stay alert for any issues including safety concerns and students struggling with content.
• Assist students that are having difficulty and that need additional support and guidance.
• Complete formal program evaluations.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a two-year or four-year degree. Preferrably enrolled in a STEM related field of study.
• Minimum of 0-2 years experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to help program attendees grow in character, experiences and insights
• Ability to portray enthusiasm while displaying flexibility and remaining calm with youth attendees
• For STEM programs, working technical knowledge and ability to integrate technology into course deliveryAbility to teach in a multicultural setting

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a classroom/university setting.

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $17.75.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.