Lumberjack Leadership Summit Job Openings
Are you interested in supporting high school students this summer? Do you want a job where you can work just a portion of the summer and then enjoy a vacation? Wouldn’t it be nice to spend some time in the cooler weather up in Flagstaff? If you answered “yes” to one, or all of these questions, we might just have the job for you!
Arizona GEAR UP is hiring for our GEAR UP Summer Leadership Academy, taking place Monday, June 3rd – Friday, June 7th in Flagstaff, Arizona. The 5-day, 4-night camp teaches high school students valuable personal development and gives students the opportunity to explore the STEAM fields.
We have three different positions available for the week’s events, and they are as follows:
Gear-Up Team Leader Accordion Closed
Job#607797
The Lumberjack Leadership Summit Team Leaders (TLs), under the supervision of the Leadership Summit Program Manager and Arizona GEAR UP Staff, will perform a variety of tasks to promote the mission of the Lumberjack Leadership Summit. TLs live in dorms with participating students, and chaperone and supervise students before, during, between, and after scheduled activities and during meals. TLs provide support during scheduled activities by helping to ensure that all students are engaged in discussions and activities and by helping to enforce/reinforce rules and expectations for conduct. TLs also may also facilitate/oversee students’ daily recreational activities. TLs, in collaboration with all Lumberjack Leadership Summit staff, serve as role models for the students and help to ensure the safety and well-being of the students at all times.
Ideal candidate:
• Current college student
• Some experience working with youth
Gear-Up Resident Assistant Accordion Closed
Job #607796
The purpose of this position is to support the GEAR UP Lumberjack Leadership Summit and assist high school students in day-to-day activity participation and resident’s hall needs. The position is through the GEAR-Up department and is supportive of a one-week summer program.
The GEAR UP Lumberjack Leadership Summit Resident Assistant (RAs), under the supervision of the Program manager, are responsible for actively monitoring and patrolling the resident’s hall overnight. Ensuring that students are in their respective rooms and safe. RAs are also responsible for engaging students in evening activities; using established curricula to assist in teachings. RAs, like all GEAR UP Lumberjack Leadership Summit staff, serve as role models for students and help to ensure the safety and well-being of the students at all times.
Ideal candidate:
- Experience working with high school adolescents.
- Previous resident assistant experience.
- Previous camp counselor experience.
- Previous facilitation experience.
Health Coordinator Accordion Closed
Job#607795
The purpose of this position is to support the GEAR UP Lumberjack Leadership Summit and assist high school students in day-to-day activity participation and resident’s hall needs. The position is through the GEAR-Up department and is supportive of a one-week summer program.
The Lumberjack Leadership Summit Health Coordinator (HC), under the supervision of the Program Manager, is responsible for collaborating with other staff to ensure the health and safety of all student participants. The HC lives in the dorm and is responsible for reviewing students’ medical information as provided in their applications, administering prescription medications on set schedule and attending to any medical conditions of students while they are on campus. The HC is also available to evaluate any medical needs or emergencies that arise and make recommendations for treatment.
Ideal candidate:
• Possession of a current license to practice professional nursing, certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Arizona.
• At least one year of experience as a professional registered nurse, EMT and/or CNA.
• A bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with adolescents is preferred but not required.
Staff programming will run from Saturday, June 1st to Friday, June 7th. Staff will arrive on June 1st for mandatory training and to prepare for student arrival on June 3rd.
Staff will live on campus at Northern Arizona University in Mountain View residents’ hall with meals and housing expenses covered by Arizona GEAR UP. Staff is responsible for transportation to and from the NAU Campus.
All Lumberjack Leadership Summit staff, serve as role models for the students and help ensure the safety and well-being of the students at all times.
To apply, hit the “Apply” button below and you will be taken to the NAU Career Opportunities Portal. You can search for the position by name or the job# provided in the job description dropdown on this page. Applications close on April 1.