Summer Critter Camp Assistant

Come join the Kansas Humane Society pack! We are looking for Summer Critter Camp Assistants!

Why Join Us?

• Spend your summer making a difference for kids and animals
• Gain hands-on experience in animal welfare and youth programming
• Fun, team-oriented environment
• Great experience for resumes, college applications, or future careers

Position Summary

We are seeking an energetic, dependable, and animal-loving Summer Critter Camp Assistant to help support our children’s summer camps at the shelter. This seasonal position assists with daily camp activities, camper supervision, animal interactions, crafts, games, educational lessons, and general camp operations to create a safe, fun, and engaging experience for children.

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in education, animals, child care, nonprofit work, or veterinary and shelter careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily setup, cleanup, and organization of camp activities
• Supervise campers during games, crafts, educational activities, tours, and animal interactions
• Help lead age-appropriate activities focused on animal welfare, kindness, safety, and responsible pet ownership
• Support camp counselors and staff with behavior management and camper engagement
• Ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all campers
• Assist with snack and lunch monitoring as needed
• Help prepare camp materials, supplies, and activity stations
• Support shelter staff with light cleaning and organization related to camp spaces
• Serve as a positive ambassador for the shelter and its mission
• Follow all shelter safety and animal handling protocols

The Kansas Humane Society has HEART:

   HAVE COMPASSION

• We have empathy and understanding for the community and pets we serve, our teammates and

our partners in animal welfare

EXEMPLIFY COMMITMENT

• We show our dedication in our work ethic and willingness to learn and grow.

ACT WITH INTEGRITY

• We prioritize integrity in all our actions.

RESPECT ALL

• We treat all animals and people with respect.

THRIVE THROUGH COLLABORATION

• We are better together, united in our service to pets and their people.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old (or adjust as needed)
• Experience working with children preferred
• Comfortable around animals, including dogs, cats, and small animals
• Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic personality
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance
• Ability to stay active throughout the day, including standing, walking, lifting supplies, and participating in activities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and occasionally noisy environment

Schedule & Duration

• Seasonal summer position
• Typical camp hours are Monday–Friday, daytime hours
• Flexible scheduling may be available
• Employment dates: June 2nd through July 31st

Bonus Skills (Preferred but Not Required)

• Interest in education, animal welfare, childcare, or recreation
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Previous camp, babysitting, tutoring, or volunteer experience

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system.

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

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