1. Supervise students age 15-17 during activities
2. Plan and Provide hands-on interactive activities
3. Drive students safely in 15-passenger vans when applicable
4. Provide first aid to campers
5. Reports to Night Director

1. Must have strong oral communication skills to communicate effectively with campers, parents, and staff
2. Must demonstrate initiative and leadership qualities
3. Must have desire and experience working with youth
4. Must demonstrate patience
5. Must be at least 21 and have a valid driver’s license
6. Knowledge of marine sciences is preferable
7. CPR/First Aid is required (must be obtained by June 14, 2013)
8. Lifeguard Certification is required (must be obtained by June 14, 2013; MarineQuest typically organizes an American Red Cross class before staff training begins. Cost is approximately $250.00. If interested in this option, please contact Janie McAuliffe).
9. Preference is for candidates who are scuba certified at or above an advanced level

1. June 16 through Aug 2, Sunday through Thursday (an occasional Friday is also possible)
2. Training during the week of June 9 through June 14
3. Average work week is approximately 32 hours a week, Monday through Friday from 3:45-10pm
4. Pay rate starts at $8.50/hr, dependent on qualifications
5. Other compensation includes dinner when working
6. Employment is subject to a criminal and Homeland Security background check

1. Supervise students age 14-17 during activities
2. Plan and Provide hands-on interactive activities
3. Drive students safely in 15-passenger vans when applicable
4. Provide first aid to campers
5. Assist with residential check-in on Sundays
6. Reports to Night Director

1. Must have strong oral communication skills to communicate effectively with campers, parents, and staff
2. Must demonstrate initiative and leadership qualities
3. Must have desire and experience working with youth
4. Must demonstrate patience
5. Must be at least 21 and have a valid driver’s license
6. Knowledge of marine sciences is preferable
7. CPR/First Aid is required (must be obtained by June 14, 2013)
8. Lifeguard Certification is required (must be obtained by June 14, 2013; MarineQuest typically organizes an American Red Cross class before staff training begins. Cost is approximately $250.00. If interested in this option, please contact Janie McAuliffe).
9. Preference is for candidates who are scuba certified at or above an advanced level

1. June 16 through Aug 2, Sunday through Thursday
2. Training during the week of June 9 through June 14
3. Average work week is approximately 35 hours a week, Monday through Thursday from 3:45-10pm and Sunday 1:30-10pm
4. Pay rate starts at $8.50/hr, dependent on qualifications
5. Other compensation includes dinner when working
6. Employment is subject to a criminal and Homeland Security background check

1. Supervise students ages 14 - 17
2. Plan and Provide hands-on interactive activities
3. Drive students safely in 15-passenger vans
4. Provide first aid to campers
5. Assist with residential check-in on Sundays during select weeks
6. Reports to Night Director

1. Must have strong oral communication skills to communicate effectively with campers, parents, and staff
2. Must demonstrate initiative and leadership qualities
3. Must have desire and experience working with youth
4. Must demonstrate patience
5. Must be at least 21 and have a valid driver’s license
6. Knowledgeable in all of four major fields of marine science, plus familiarity with more recent areas of marine technology and biotechnology
7. Preference is for candidates who have already completed a bachelor’s degree and/or working on a masters degree in a field of study related to the marine sciences. Minimum requirement is three years towards a bachelor’s degree in a field of study related to the marine sciences.
8. CPR/First Aid is required (must be obtained by June 14, 2013)
9. Lifeguard Certification is required (must be obtained by June 14, 2013; MarineQuest typically organizes an American Red Cross class before staff training begins. Cost is approximately $250.00. If interested in this option, please contact Janie McAuliffe).
10. Preference is for candidates who are scuba certified at or above an advanced level

1. Most weekends from June 16 through Aug 4
2. Training during the week of June 9 through June 14
3. Average work days are 8am to 10pm (Saturday and Sunday)
4. Pay rate starts at $8.50/hr, dependent on qualifications
5. Other compensation includes breakfast, lunch and dinner when working
6. Employment is subject to a criminal and Homeland Security background check

1. Supervise students ages 10 -17
2. Be present in the dorm during stated hours
3. Provide first aid if needed
4. Ensure student safety
5. Supervise and conduct room inspections/inventory as needed
6. Enforce lights-out and wake up time with students
7. In case of emergencies, must be able to be easily woken in the night
8. Walk campers to breakfast every morning
9. Reports to Night Director

1. Previous experience with overnight camps is preferred
2. Summer school students are preferred
3. CPR/First Aid is required (must be obtained by June 14, 2013)
4. Lifeguard Certification a plus, but not required

1. June 16 through Aug 9, on rotating on-duty shifts of approximately 2 to 3 nights/mornings a week (you will be on duty approximately 22 evenings/mornings during the course of the summer). Alternating weekend work is required.
2. Training will be held during the week of June 9 through June 14
3. Paid work hours are from 10pm-11:30pm and 6:30am-8am (the following morning) at a rate starting at $8/hr.  While on-duty, you will walk campers to breakfast and stay with them until day counselors pick up campers around 7:45am.  You must be in dorm from 9:45pm through the night until wake up at 6:30 am while on-duty.
4. Compensation includes room, breakfasts provided while on-duty
5. Employment is subject to a criminal and Homeland Security background check

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Night Director

Primary Duties:

• Supervise night activity counselors, weekend activity counselors and RAs
• Facilitate evening programs and activities (agendas provided by MarineQuest)
• Coordinate transportation to evening activity sites
• Supervise Sunday residential check-in
• Coordinate Sunday check-in's pizza dinner set up
• Communication with parents
• Manage all dorms keys and oversee weekly key exchange with UNCW housing
• Administrative responsibilities
• Report to MarineQuest program director

Other Duties:

• Confirm some evening and weekend restaurant reservations
• Coordinate with day staff instructors as needed
• Occasional development of residential activities
• Provide first aid to campers as needed
• Responsible for program cell phone
• Occasionally lead activities with students
• Complete maintenance work orders for dorms

Qualifications:

• Must have strong oral communication skills to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff
• Must demonstrate initiative and leadership qualities
• Must have desire and experience working with youth
• Must demonstrate patience
• Must be at least 21 and have a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of marine sciences is preferable
• CPR/First Aid is required (must be obtained by June 14, 2013)
• Lifeguard Certification is required (must be obtained by June 14, 2013; MarineQuest typically organizes an American Red Cross class before staff training begins. Cost is approximately $250.00. If interested in this option, please contact Janie McAuliffe).
• Preference will be given for those who can live on site with campers in dorms

Terms of Employment:

• June 16 through Aug 9 Sunday through Friday (some Saturday's may be required)
• Training will be held during the week of June 9 through June 14
• Average work week is 40 hours, from 3:30pm to 10:30pm (Sunday's 1:00pm - 6:00 pm)
• Pay rate starts at $10.00/hr, dependent on qualifications and housing needs
• Other compensation includes dinner when working
• Employment is subject to a criminal and Homeland Security background check