Hiring for: Summer Discovery/Discovery Internships Counselor

Summer Discovery/Discovery Internships Counselor Eligibility:

Applicants must be 21 years of age by June 18th, 2014 for all domestic programs.
Applicants must be 25 years of age by June 30th, 2014 for all international programs. A proficiency in a foreign language and study abroad experience is required. Applicants must be proficient in driving a manual transmission in order to be considered for our Cambridge University (UK) program. (Priority goes to returning staff).
Applicants must hold a valid U.S. driver's license and have a safe driving record.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Supervise, counsel, accompany, live with and be a role model for teenagers.
Participate actively in all program areas as assigned.
Must be unselfish, have a high energy level, and reflect a maturity that places the needs of the students and fellow staff members above their own.
Supervise student's safety and behavior while traveling to off-campus excursions.
Must be responsible to reinforce, support, and follow the policies, values, rules, and regulations of Summer Discovery and Discovery Internships Programs, Inc.
Chaperone students daily in dorms or other accommodations.
Accompany students to medical facilities.
Counselors are on duty around the clock throughout the duration of the assigned program period.

The following apply to ALL Resident Counselors (RCs):

RCs assist in the directions, supervision, and organization of a group of approximately 10-15 students, known as an "RC Group".
RCs provide transportation in 7 passenger minivans (10 passenger vans on some campuses).
RCs assist students with their academics. (i.e. tutoring, study groups, proofreading, etc.)
RCs supervise residence hall living and accompany students on excursions off campus.
RCs rotate working in the office, town duty, checking students into the dorm, and overseeing students each night.

Applicants must possess the following:

Strong prior experience working with youth
Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
Patience, adaptability, flexibility, and availability throughout the summer are required (must be able to attend on-campus orientation before program commences)
Must be emotionally mature and stable and be able to function effectively under pressure and stress
Proactive, with the ability to work in fast paced dynamic team based environment
Must possess the ability to handle confidential information and exercise good judgment
Must be motivated, possess a “can-do” attitude, with a high level of initiative and a strong work ethic
Must be able to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner

https://www.summerdiscovery.com/staff-apply-now

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