Adventure Camp Belonging Specialist: Summer 2026, $14.50/Hr

Adventure Camp Staff Expectations

Adventure Camp staff are more than camper supervisors-they're mentors, role models, and inclusive leaders. Every team member helps create a community where each camper's story is worth knowing, where they feel supported, and where they're encouraged to explore with confidence and curiosity. Staff set the tone for belonging by modeling kindness, creativity, and steady leadership-whether guiding high-energy adventures, facilitating quiet reflection, or leading group discussions.

Working at Adventure Camp means joining a collaborative, joyful team where your story matters too. Each day offers opportunities to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of campers and fellow staff.

Principal Function: The Belonging Specialist is a key member of the camp leadership team, responsible for supporting both counselors and campers in creating a safe, inclusive, and connected camp community. This position trains staff, models best practices, and reinforces the Adventure Camp Belonging Framework throughout daily programming. The Belonging Specialist promotes a culture of belonging by leading and facilitating activities, coaching counselors in real time, and helping campers build social-emotional skills, positive relationships, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

• Adventure Camp Belonging Specialist, 40hrs/week, May 18-Aug 2, $14.50/hr

Schedule and Hours:

• Standard hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Pre-season staff training: May 18-22, 2026
• Camp dates: May 26-August 4, 2026.
• Camp Clean-up day: Sunday, August 2, 2026
• Position requires attendance during staff training week and availability for at least nine of the ten weeks of camp.

Compensation:

• This position is defined as a Part-Time Flex (Seasonal) position and is not benefits-eligible.
• Rate of pay: $14.50/hour.

Education and/or Experience:

• College senior or graduate with experience in youth engagement, mentoring, or community programming preferred.
• Degree or coursework in education, special education, social work, counseling, psychology, or sociology required.
• Previous experience at Conner Prairie Adventure Camp is required; two or more summers preferred.
• Experience using positive behavior support or behavior-modification strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to create culturally responsive and inclusive environments.
• Bilingual or multilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
• Prior experience working with children or young adults in a camp, school, or similar setting preferred.
• Ability to uphold professional standards aligned with Conner Prairie's mission.
• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt to dynamic situations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prioritizes the safety and well-being of campers and staff.
• Models inclusivity, empathy, and respect for all members of the camp community.
• Actively participates in and leads pre-season staff training, including sessions on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (May 18-22, 2026).
• Provides ongoing training for staff throughout the summer to strengthen cultural competence and equitable practices
• Upholds privacy and confidentiality for all campers and staff.
• Collaborates with camp leadership to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive environment for counselors and campers from all backgrounds
• Provides individualized support, guidance, and positive reinforcement to counselors and campers during activities.
• Creates and follows a daily schedule to accompany camp groups, lead activities, and provide one-on-one support to counselors as necessary.
• Collaborates with camp staff to ensure a cohesive and supportive camp experience.
• Promotes inclusion, empathy, and respect across the camp community.
• Performs Camp Counselor or Specialty duties as needed, including leading campers in a variety of activities.
• Participates in end-of-season activities, including clean-up (Sunday, August 2, 2026).

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises, trains, and mentors Youth Volunteers, Interns, and other assigned volunteers, ensuring they uphold the camp's belonging framework, with guidance and support from the Camp Director.