*SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAM INTERNSHIP*



Description

• This is a seasonal/temporary position with the Watson-Brown Foundation.

Duration:  May 28 – August 2, 2019



Location of Position:

Hickory Hill, 502 Hickory Hill Drive, Thomson, GA

www.hickory-hill.org

www.watson-brown.org



Additional Information:  Franke Smith, [log in to unmask]



*TO APPLY: *

*By February 28th,* email or snail mail the following*: *

Cover Letter outlining why you are the best candidate for the position

Current Resume

Completed application form:
http://www.hickory-hill.org/education-1/#summer-camp

Email to: [log in to unmask]

Snail mail:  Hickory Hill, 502 Hickory Hill Drive, Thomson, GA  30824



Pay & Benefits:

•        $1600 per month, paid bi-weekly

•        Furnished cottage on-site, includes all utilities & laundry
facilities

•        Wireless internet

•        2 uniform shirts

•        Internship credit can be arranged.



Do you enjoy working with children and spending time outdoors? We are
looking for a positive and enthusiastic Summer Camp Counselor who enjoys
leading children through a variety of outdoor and indoor summertime
activities. You will lead children between 10 and 17 years of age during
weekly themed camps throughout the summer A typical day for Summer Camp
Counselor could include:

• Participating in a friendly game of capture the flag

• Teaching kids how to grow plants

• Exploring the wonders of an archaeological excavation

• Building simple machines

• Educating kids about alternative energies

• Supervising a nature hike

• Interacting with parents and summer camp attendees to build lasting
relationships



Duties & Responsibilities

• Continually keep campers active and engaged in fun and challenging
activities while maintaining a safe environment

• Follow and execute activities according to pre-designed daily lesson plans

• Lead a group of up to 12 campers with a fun, positive and outgoing
attitude

• Act as a role model to all children attending camp

• Interact with children, parents/guardians and co-workers in a
professional manner at all times

• Understand and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures for camps

• Immediately report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors or abuse
relating to youth



Minimum Qualifications

•        High School Diploma, currently enrolled in College or University

•        One year working in a camp environment or coaching/teaching
children

•        US Citizen residing in the US



Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

• First Aid/CPR certification is helpful but not required



Other Requirements

Applicants must complete all state DECAL requirements within their first
week of training:

• Criminal Background Check

• Drug screening

• All required vaccinations – MMR, Tetanus

• DECAL training modules

• Other training required by Watson-Brown

-- 
*Michelle Zupan*
Curator
Hickory Hill & the Tom Watson Birthplace
502 Hickory Hill Drive
Thomson, GA  30824
706-595-7777
FAX: 706-595-7177

Visit us at www.hickory-hill.org or on Facebook
<https://www.facebook.com/hickoryhillmuseum>.
Follow us on Twitter: HHEducation

Historic homes of the Watson-Brown Foundation, Inc
<http://www.watson-brown.org>.

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