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Wisconsin Humane Society is Hiring a Summer Camp Counselor Near Milwaukee, WI
Job Details
Seasonal from June 10th, 2024- August 23rd, 2024
None
$15.00 Hourly
Education
Job Description
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is looking for two summer camp counselors to join our youth programs team as seasonal staff members, one to support our Milwaukee and Racine camps and one to support our Milwaukee and Ozaukee camps.
WHS is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation and is excited to bring your skills to support our mission, which is to make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them. The youth programs team engages young people through fun and educational programs throughout the year. This position will work 40 hours each week for 10 weeks, including a training week, June 10th-14th, and camp sessions June 17th-August 23rd (no camps the week July 1-5). Summer camps engage young people who have completed grades 1-9 through animal interaction, arts and crafts, games, and educational activities. Most of the camp day takes place indoors at our campus facilities, but some time is spent outside each day weather permitting.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead campers through games, hands-on activities, presentations, and interactions with animals
- Facilitate high-impact camp programs in alignment with organizational resources and priorities
- Support youth program volunteers who assist with camp activities
- Provide a safe, interactive learning environment for campers and animals in a fast-paced environment
- Follow all camp and youth programs protocols, including safety protocols
- Monitor effectiveness of camp activities and programs and work with youth programs staff on any adjustments needed
- Set up and clean up camp space and classrooms
- Use organizationally aligned positive behavior strategies to support youth
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- At least 18 years old
- Ability to travel to the Milwaukee Campus and either Ozaukee or Racine Campuses
- Comfortable presenting to diverse groups of young people and communicating to a wide variety of audiences
- Dedicated to providing strong customer service
- Experience and ability to effectively work with young people who have completed grades 1-9 and meeting them where they are
- Works well with a team and can lead outlined activities with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate flexibility while juggling multiple responsibilities
- Comfortable handling dogs, cats, and small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs
Benefits
Full-time and part-time staff are eligible for the following benefits:
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 30% off adoption fees
- 30% off manners classes and behavior consultations
- 20% off youth programs
- Event discounts
- Animal Antics retail discounts
- Limited wellness/veterinary care services for companion animals
About Us
The Wisconsin Humane Society is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. Founded in 1879, WHS operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. The organization offers adoption services, youth and outreach programs, veterinary resources for the community, retail stores, volunteer programs, and dog training classes. The Milwaukee shelter also houses the state’s busiest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group. WHS maintains a four-star rating from Charity Navigator.
Job Summary
Full Time | Other
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
$49k-61k (estimate)
04/14/2024
05/13/2024
wihumane.org
MILWAUKEE, WI
50 - 100
1879
VICTORIA WELLENS
$5M - $10M
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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About Wisconsin Humane Society
Founded in 1879, the Wisconsin Humane Society has been saving the lives of animals in need for nearly 140 years. WHS is a 501(c)(3) organization and operates animal shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door and Brown Counties, as well as a spay/neuter clinic in West Allis. WHS annually serves 40,000 animals. We receive no general government funding and we are not part of any national umbrella organization. As the largest shelter in the state of Wisconsin, WHS offers the following specialized services: --A comprehensive adoption program that matches 10,000 homeless animals with new families;... there are no time or space limits for any animals in our adoption program. We receive nearly all the area's surrendered animals, as well as animals from local and state animal control facilities, and animals transferred from other shelters. --Affordable spay/neuter services open to the public at the WHS Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. --A pet food bank to assist families with pets through tough financial times. --Youth programs for children and adults designed to teach compassion, respect and responsible care for animals. --Intervention programs for children to end neglect and abuse and break the link between violence against animals and humans. --Outreach programming to serve families with pets in underserved areas. --A foster program for animals in domestic violence situations. --Dog training classes for dogs and puppies. --A Wildlife Rehabilitation Center that provides rescue, rehabilitation and release for 5,000 wild animals annually, at our Milwaukee Campus.
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