PT Camp Counselor (Associate in Engineering) – JCC Students/Alumni

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Main Campus - Smithfield, NC
Job Type: Part Time Staff
Job Number: PTCCAE-03172026
Department: University Studie & Ed Tech
Opening Date: 03/24/2026
Recruitment Range: $15.00 Hourly

Description
Summary

The Associate of Engineering program host several camps throughout the summer. Camp Counselors will assist in preparing and running the camps. This position is intended for current JCC Engineering students, recent graduates of the JCC engineering programs, or current members of a FIRST FRC robotics team.

Knowledge & Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop the necessary knowledge with the camp equipment and procedures
• Ensure safety of participants of the camp
• Provide conflict resolution to campers as needed
• Assist faculty with camp preparations
• Organize camp equipment
• Maintain safety of camp and camp participants
• Repair faulty camp equipment when directed
• Generate ideas that improve the safety, efficiency and overall effectiveness of camps
• Take and maintain inventory of tools, equipment, hardware, etc
• Provide technical assistance to campers
• Assist faculty lab/camp projects as needed
• Facilitate a challenging, yet collaborative, environment for the camp participants

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications
Qualifications

Education Minimum:
Applicants should have at least one year of college-level coursework in Engineering, Applied Engineering, or a related STEM field.

Experience Minimum:

Applicants should be current JCC students or JCC alumni

Additional Information
Reasoning Ability

• Must have a strong work ethic and be self-motivated and able to operate with minimal supervision
• Must have the highest standards of integrity, accuracy and attention to detail

Computer Skills

• Must have basic computer skills and be comfortable with Microsoft Office 365
• Prefer experience with 3D printing technology
• Prefer experience with Solidworks
• Prefer experience with computer programming

Physical Demands

• Must perform hands-on laboratory work, involving standing up for extended periods of time
• Should be able to lift 30 lbs. comfortably

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work comfortably in a team environment and effectively on individual efforts
• Must promote and demonstrate an attitude of "safety first"
• Must be comfortable interacting with kids aged 6-13 and their parents

This position does not have benefits.
01

Do you have at least one year of college-level coursework in Engineering, Applied Engineering, or a related STEM field?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a current JCC student or JCC alumni?

• Yes
• No

Required Question