Adult Male Resident Assistant (Summer Only)

WORK LOCATION: Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center is located in Pollock, Louisiana.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: This individual will assist 4-H agents as a male adult chaperone in a bunkhouse cabin to no more than 52 male youth during rest time and night time. This person will engage with youth ages 9-12, in a camp setting and provide safe supervision of youth during track and recreation times. This person will support 4-H professionals, volunteers, and members and conduct meaningful educational experiences and help youth develop social skills. Works under the supervision of the Camp Director, and Associate Vice Chancellor and 4-H Program Leader. This person will implement all policies and procedures of the LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana 4-H Youth Development Program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as an adult chaperone in a bunkhouse cabin to no more than 52 male youth
• Engage with youth during track and recreation times
• Provide guidance, supervision, and fun for our campers
• Perform other duties as needed

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Prior experience working with or supervising children
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work within a team
• Work collaboratively with adults and volunteers

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Work and manage youth in group settings
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain enthusiasm and energy for long durations of time
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues with tact and discretion

SALARY: Salary will commensurate with experience. Candidate must complete an employee background check and be approved by LSU AgCenter Human Resource Management.

DATE AVAILABLE: Camp session will last approximately nine weeks. Staff will begin work on Monday, May 21, 2018, and end July 27, 2018. The camp will not be in session the week of June 18-22, 2018. The required training period will be the week of May 14-18, 2018.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 16, 2018, or until suitable candidate is identified

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Must submit a cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation. Must apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU