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SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS CAMP VENTURE

Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department

The City of Portland Recreation Division is offering a creative opportunity to engage with youth through a variety of recreational activities based out of our exciting summer camps. Being a camp counselor with Portland Recreation offers invaluable leadership, enrichment and skill building experiences. Camp Counselors will go on active adventures, make new friends, get crafty and be role models for Portland youth. This position is responsible for monitoring and engaging with program participants in Camp Venture located at Riverton Community Center, East End Community Center and Amanda C. Rowe Elementary School. Must have excellent customer service skills, enjoy working with youth, and knowledge of a variety of games, sports, and leisure activities. First aid and CPR certification desired, but not required.

Camp dates (7 weeks): Monday, 06/24/24 Friday, 08/09/24 (35-37.5 hours per week).

Camp Training: Paid training will take place between 06/10 06/21 at times TBD.

Regular camp hours are: Mon. Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and schedules will vary during that timeframe daily. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Starting pay: \$16.00 \$18.00/hour, depending on experience.

Accepting applications until vacancy is filled.**