Summer Camp Counselors

Prairie Island Indian Community•Welch Township, MN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The PIIC Student Summer Camp Student Counselor will manage support daily operations of the Summer Camp during all program hours (Monday–Thursday, 8am-4pm for 16 days – June 8-July 2, 2026). Responsibilities will include supervising and engaging with student activities, reporting accidents or issues immediately, providing weekly summary of each week of the camp, participating in a post camp meeting with camp coordinator and the Summer Camp Counselor, will ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school student or working towards GED completion.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
First Responder Certified or willing to be certified.
Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and can read, interpret and follow procedural and policy manuals related to the job tasks.
Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and process critically to make recommendations for improvement.
Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
Ability to work well within the existing team and government structure
Sensitive to Native American Culture
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability
Pass drug screen (UA) and a federal criminal background check in compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act and the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act

Nice To Haves

Experience working in summer camp or youth program setting.
Proficiency in using a computer and common computer software programs (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams.

Responsibilities

Meeting the camp transportation daily at arrival and dismissal.
Escorting campers to and from assigned rooms and participating daily activities
Remain with campers during programming, assisting camp staff as needed.
Take daily attendance and submit to Activities Coordinator each morning
Provide mentoring and tutoring support for students.
Accompany campers on any off-site field trips.
Assist with pre-camp coordination including room scheduling, ordering, and preparing materials.
Ensures all students are accounted for and reports any/ all missing students immediately
Assist with post-camp reporting including expense/budget reporting, survey analysis, and final reporting.
Coordinate with safety or EMT staff in case of emergency.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor