Camp Sunrise
A Multicultural Camp Experience!
2006 Summer Job Openings

Camp Sunrise, a program of YouthCARE, is the site of our ten-week residential Summer Program serving urban youth, 13-18 years old, who face social or economic barriers. Activities at camp include canoeing, hiking, camping, community service projects, arts and crafts, team building, and recreational games. Intercultural activities focus on promoting cultural and environmental appreciation and multicultural friendships.

Job Openings

Camp Sunrise is excited to announce spring and summer job openings. The positions available are: Assistant Director, Program Coordinators, Counselors, Assistant Counselors, and Assistant Program Coordinators.

Job Components

We are looking for responsible adults (19 years old and older) to supervise youth from diverse ethnic, cultural and racial backgrounds. We are looking for motivated individuals who are interested in living in a multicultural community and making a difference in the lives of urban youth. It is not required that applicants have previous experience working in outdoor programs. Learning new skills is experiential for campers, staff and volunteers.

Employment at Camp Sunrise includes a week of staff orientation and training (June 9-16, 2006) followed by a ten-week summer program (June 17-August 26, 2006). Special arrangements are possible for those staff who are unable to work the full 11 weeks. There is also an optional take down week at the end of the summer. Some staff positions have part-time hours available in the spring. Please see the individual job descriptions for this information.

Camp staff live at Camp Sunrise (on site) in comfortable high quality platform tents with one or two other staff members. Staff members have scheduled days off throughout the summer and every Friday evening off. Meals and lodging are provided at no cost (to all staff). All staff members must be trained in First Aid/CPR and Basic Water Safety. YouthCARE provides training in these areas. Camp Sunrise will provide all of these classes in the spring to staff members at no cost.

If you need an application form or more information about these positions, please contact Sarah Ullmer at the YouthCARE office, (612) 338-1233 ext. 11 or email sullmer@YouthCAREmn.org. Hiring is ongoing, so the sooner you apply the more likely it is that you will be hired. Thank you very much for your interest in YouthCARE.

Camp Sunrise is strongly committed to employing an ethnically and culturally diverse staff. People of color are encouraged to apply.

YouthCARE: 400 First Avenue North, Suite 240, Minneapolis, MN 55401. Telephone: (612) 338-1233 Fax: (612) 338-6904

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Position Descriptions

Assistant Director:

Responsible for working with the Camp Director to coordinate the day to day management of camp. Directly responsible for coordinating the Summer Food Service Program, Health & Safety Program and the Counselor In Training Program. The Assistant Director is responsible for supervising and empowering junior and adult staff, volunteers and youth participants and acts as the in-charge person in the absence of the Camp Director. The Assistant Director will assist in planning and organizing staff orientation week and is responsible for leading daily staff meetings, evaluating staff, scheduling and participating in camp activities. Driver's license required. Pre-summer full or part time employment could begin as early as May 8, 2006.
Summer Salary $400 - $500 per week.
Pre-Summer Salary $ 10.00 - 12.50 per hour.

Youth Work Program Coordinator:

Responsible for coordinating the Camp Sunrise youth work/service program as well as the operation and maintenance of camp buildings, facilities, grounds, vehicles, equipment and supplies. Duties include coordinating community service work projects for campers, helping to manage the camp garden, leading camp set-up, making repairs on camp equipment and supplies, maintaining camp vehicles, keeping a current equipment inventory, and the purchasing and restocking of equipment and supplies. Also responsible for leading daily support staff projects, co-leading crews and participating in camp activities as needed. Driver's license required. Pre-summer part time employment could begin as early as May 8, 2006.
Summer Salary $300 per week.
Pre-Summer Salary $ 8.00 - 9.00 per hour.

Junior Counselor Crew Leader/Counselor:

Leads a culturally diverse crew of eight Junior Counselors (16-18 years old) who live and work at Camp Sunrise for ten weeks. Plans and implements leadership, outdoor and counseling skills programs to train Junior Counselors. Program includes canoe and backpacking trips, rock climbing, high ropes course, and other experiential education activities. Duties also include participating on "support staff" which includes leading camp activities, cooking, maintenance projects, driving, and generally supporting co-workers working with crews. Driver's license required.
Summer Salary $300 per week.
Pre-Summer Salary $ 8.00 - 9.00 per hour.

Summer Food Service Coordinator:

Responsible for coordinating Camp Sunrise's Food Service Program which includes: menu planning, purchasing, meal preparation, record keeping and supervision of co-workers and youth in the kitchen. Also responsible for maintaining the kitchen to meet MN Department of Health standards with the help of support staff. Opportunities are also available to co-lead crews, plan and lead camp activities and work in other areas of camp. Pre-summer part time employment could begin as early as May 8, 2006.
Summer Salary $300 per week.
Pre-Summer Salary $ 8.00 - 9.00 per hour.

Counselors:

Rotate responsibilities on a weekly basis between "crew" weeks and "support staff" weeks. Crew week responsibilities include working with a co-counselor to supervise and lead a group of eight youth participating in a three-day canoe trip, Eco-Adventure Days to state parks, team building and community service projects. During support staff weeks, counselors are responsible for planning and leading camp activities, designing programs, cooking, maintenance projects, driving, and generally supporting co-workers working with crews. Driver's license preferred.
Salary $275 per week.

Assistant Counselors:
Rotate responsibilities on a weekly basis between "crew" weeks and "support staff" weeks. During crew weeks, Assistant Counselors are assigned to work with a Counselor to supervise and lead a crew of eight youth on a three-day canoe trip, State Park field trips, team building and community service projects. During support staff weeks, Assistant Counselors assist with directing camp activities, designing programs, cooking, completing maintenance projects and general support of co-workers working with crews.
Salary $250 per week.

Assistant Cook:

Work with the Head Cook in meal preparation, menu planning, record keeping, purchasing, crew food packing and maintenance of the kitchen, dining room and food storage area. Opportunities are also available to co-lead crews, plan and lead camp activities, and work in other areas of camp.
Salary $250 per week.

Additional Information:

• June 9 - August 26, 2006 Full-time, living on-site at Camp Sunrise in Rush City, MN with two days off every other week as well as every Friday evening off.
  
• All positions at Camp Sunrise are temporary full-time.
  
• Room and board are provided during the summer months. Staff live in large platform tents (with one to two other staff members). All meals are provided to staff at no cost.
  
• All Camp Staff candidates must be capable of supervising youth from diverse ethnic, cultural and racial backgrounds. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are interested in working in a multicultural community and planning and implementing programs for urban youth. It is not required that applicants have previous experience working in outdoor programs. We will help train you!
  
• Staff Training June 9-16, 2006 All staff will participate in a thorough week long training at Camp Sunrise covering basic counseling skills, teambuilding, first-aid and emergency procedures. This training will include an overnight canoe trip teaching basic canoeing and camping skills.
  
• Camp Sunrise is located on the St. Croix River, 65 miles north of the Twin Cities, 5 miles east of Rush City, Minnesota.
  
• Transportation to and from Camp Sunrise provided as needed and available.
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program Coordinator 

Responsible for coordinating the Cultural and Environmental Programs at Camp Sunrise, in-camp recreational activities, help with Community Camp events including Hmong and Latino Elder Days. Other responsibilities include helping the Directors with the daily operation and managing of camp and helping with the expansion of the Camp Sunrise Gardening Program. Opportunities are available to co-lead crews. Driver's license required. Pre-summer part time employment could begin as early as May 9, 2005 and salary will be based on an hourly rate. Pre-summer starting date is flexible. Summer weekly salary begins June 10, 2005.

Summer Salary $275 - $300 per week.

Pre-Summer Salary $ 8.00 – 9.00 per hour.

Youth Work Program/Operations Coordinator 

Responsible for coordinating the Camp Sunrise youth work/service program as well as the operation and maintenance of camp buildings, facilities, grounds, vehicles, equipment and supplies. Duties include coordinating community service work projects for campers, helping to manage the camp garden, leading camp set-up, making repairs on camp equipment and supplies, maintaining camp vehicles, keeping a current equipment inventory, and the purchasing and restocking of equipment and supplies. Also responsible for leading daily support staff projects, co-leading crews and participating in camp activities as needed. Driver's license required. Pre-summer part time employment could begin as early as May 9, 2005 and salary will be based on an hourly rate. Summer weekly salary begins June 10, 2005.

Summer Salary $275 - $300 per week.

Pre-Summer Salary $ 8.00 - 9.00 per hour.

Summer Food Service Coordinator 

Responsible for coordinating Camp Sunrise’s Food Service Program which includes: menu planning, purchasing, meal preparation, record keeping and supervision of co-workers and youth in the kitchen. Also responsible for maintaining the kitchen to meet MN Department of Health standards with the help of support staff. Opportunities are also available to co-lead crews, plan and lead camp activities and work in other areas of camp. Pre-summer part time employment could begin as early as as May 9, 2005 and salary will be based on an hourly rate. Summer weekly salary begins June 10^{, 2005}.

Summer Salary $275 - $300 per week.

Pre-Summer Salary $ 8.00 – 9.00 per hour.

Junior Counselor Crew Leader/Counselor 

Leads a culturally diverse crew of eight Junior Counselors (16-18 years old) who live and work at Camp Sunrise for ten weeks. Plans and implements leadership, outdoor and counseling skills programs to train Junior Counselors. Program includes canoe and backpacking trips, rock climbing, high ropes course, and other experiential education activities. Duties also include participating on "support staff" which includes leading camp activities, cooking, maintenance projects, driving, and generally supporting co-workers working with crews. Driver’s license required.

Salary $280 per week.

Counselors 

Rotate responsibilities on a weekly basis between "crew" weeks and "support staff" weeks. Crew week responsibilities include working with a co-counselor to supervise and lead a group of eight youth participating in a three-day canoe trip, Eco-Adventure Days to state parks, team building and community service projects. During support staff weeks, counselors are responsible for directing camp activities, designing programs, cooking, maintenance projects, driving, and generally supporting co-workers working with crews. Driver’s license preferred.

Salary $270 per week.

Assistant Counselors 

Rotate responsibilities on a weekly basis between "crew" weeks and "support staff" weeks. During crew weeks, Assistant Counselors are assigned to work with a Counselor to supervise and lead a crew of eight youth on a three-day canoe trip, State Park field trips, team building and community service projects. During support staff weeks, Assistant Counselors assist with directing camp activities, designing programs, cooking, completing maintenance projects and general support of co-workers working with crews.

Salary $240 per week.

Assistant Cook 

Work with the Head Cook in meal preparation, menu planning, record keeping, purchasing, crew food packing and maintenance of the kitchen, dining room and food storage area. Opportunities are also available to co-lead crews, plan and lead camp activities, and work in other areas of camp.

Salary $240 per week.

Assistant Youth Work Program/Operations Coordinator 

Assists with planning, organizing and implementing community service work projects with youth. Also responsible in helping purchase supplies and maintaining and repairing camp equipment, vehicles, and facilities. Opportunities available to co-lead crews, lead camp activities, and work on "support staff" in other areas of camp.

Salary $240 per week.

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Information About These Positions:

All Positions are seasonal.

• June 10 - August 27, 2005: Full-time, living on-site at Camp Sunrise in Rush City, MN with days off every other week as well as every Friday evening off.
• Room and board are provided during the summer months. Staff live in large platform tents (with one to two other staff members).
• All Camp Staff candidates must be capable and responsible to supervise youth from diverse ethnic, cultural and racial backgrounds. We are looking for motivated individuals who are interested in planning and implementing programs for urban youth. It is not required that applicants have previous experience working in outdoor programs.
• All positions are seasonal.
• Transportation to and from Camp Sunrise provided as needed and available.
• Camp Sunrise is located on the St. Croix River, 65 miles north of the Twin Cities, 5 miles east of Rush City, Minnesota.

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