Camp Counselor

Tanganyika Wildlife Park • Goddard, KS

17d • $12 • Onsite

About The Position

Craft WOW Moments. Inspire Action. Drive Conservation. At Tanganyika Wildlife Park, we go beyond caring for animals. We create once-in-a-lifetime experiences that make you say "WOW". Inspiring generations to become conservation champions. If you're passionate about animals, driven by purpose, and believe that one moment can change a life then this is where you belong. Why Tanganyika? A Front Row Seat to Conservation in Action We’re not a zoo. We’re an experience. At Tanganyika, you’ll be part of a team pioneering interactive conservation experiences that educate, engage, and empower. We do conservation a bit different our focus is conservation one person at a time. Making people aware of the species, getting them interested, and then calling them to action. Work That Gives You Goosebumps From helping a toddler feed a giraffe for the first time to guiding a training session with a curious lemur, your job here is anything but ordinary. This is the kind of place where work and wonder collide. Real Growth. Real Mentorship. Real Impact. Whether you're starting your career or seeking your next challenge, Tanganyika invests in you . We care about you beyond the workplace with initiatives to help our team reduce their consumer debt to an employee assistance program to our Dream Manager program, we want you to become the best YOU. A Culture That Cares—For Animals and Humans We lead with love, and it shows. Our team is fiercely supportive, deeply passionate, and united by a shared purpose. And yes, your “co-workers” might include sloths, rhinos, and porcupines. Purpose That Reaches Beyond the Park Every moment you create here fuels a global mission. Whether it’s supporting field conservation projects or inspiring a child to become a future biologist, your work leaves a legacy. As a camp counselor you will have the opportunity to lead our campers through games, crafts, and other fun activities throughout the camp day. From this position you will gain useful leadership and time management skills. Hours will vary based upon camp enrollment, but counselors should expect to work 12-20 hours per week from late May to Early August. Onboarding & Training: Onboarding will take place in April or May Training will begin in May First full week of camp: May 25th - 29th Last full week of camp: August 3rd - 7th

Requirements

• 15 years or older
• Experience working with elementary aged children
• Excellent public speaking and customer service skills
• Desire to grow as a team member, educator, and human being
• Ability to stand or walk and be able to perform physical work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to bend, stoop, and lift 25-50 pounds when necessary
• Ability to work long hours, weekends, weekdays, and holidays when needed

Responsibilities

• lead our campers through games
• lead our campers through crafts
• lead our campers through other fun activities throughout the camp day

Benefits

• Starting hourly rate of $11.50/hr
• Professional development program that allows team members to improve their skill set and earn additional pay compensation
• In-house discounts
• EAP - mental well-being program including therapy sessions for all staff and their immediate family
• Complimentary admission to TWP for yourself and family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed