Job Details

Location: Watton, MI, Camp Nesbit

Classification: Limited Term Employee

Term: August 11-15, 2025 (Mandatory Orientation date on August 10, 2025)

Salary: $36.00 an hour

DESCRIPTION

The Onji Akiing (From the Earth) Cultural Summer Camp Program is a collaborative effort between the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission and the United States Dept. of Agriculture- Forest Service.  The camp centers around the Medicine Wheel, addressing not only the physical but also the emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of adventure-based learning workshops to promote treaty right awareness and practice, strengthen relationships with the outdoors, and foster natural resource careers infused with traditional ecological knowledge for youth entering 5-8^th grade.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the health of campers and staff of approximately 80 in total

• Camper health form review (includes preliminary lice check) 

• Identifies health needs for each camper 

• Oversee and maintain proper storage of medications and supplies 

• Triage any injury and illness that may occur

• Administers over the counter and prescription medication 

• Knowledge of public health disease management 

• On-call (including over-night hours)  

• Strong communication skills and positive interactions with parents, staff, and youth

• Enjoys working and living in camp environment