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Winter Jobs with Friendship Ventures

 
At Camp Friendship
Winter Camp at Camp Friendship is tenitively the last week of December and the first week of January. New staff can chose to work both weeks or just the first. Must work the first week and complete training on Dec 26. Room and board provided during employment.

At Eden Wood Center
Winter Camp at Eden Wood Center is tenitively the last week of December. The orientation location may be at Camp Friendship or Eden Wood Center (to be determined).

 
JOB
DESCRIPTION

Counselor

Typically, 2-4 counselors work together to support  8-10 participants with activities, social interaction and personal care to ensure a quality experience for all. Must be able and willing to meet the direct-care and recreational needs of participants; be physically strong and mentally alert; work well with others and enjoy helping others. APPLY>>

Arts & Crafts Leader
Eden Wood Center only

Plans and leads arts-and-crafts activities; assists with direct care. Prefer student majoring in art education/therapy, occupational therapy, or person having experience planning and leading arts and crafts activities.  APPLY

Day Trip Leader

Plan and lead day trips, manage budget. Organizational, leadership and travel skills important. Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record. Participate in leading all camp and village activities.  Assist with direct care.  APPLY>>

Cooking Leader

Teach campers about cooking in cooking sessions. Must be organized, clean, and have a love for and experience in cooking and baking. APPLY>>
Counseling and
Health Aid 

A counseling and health aid is required to have CPR/First Aid certification or equivalent.  The health aid may be a first or second year nursing student, certified nursing assistant or college student/graduate student with personal care experience.  The health aid will reside in their assigned cabins with campers and other counselors.  The health aid will provide direct care to campers, including personal cares; monitor camper special diet needs; administer simple treatments and first aid; and assist healthcare staff in providing supportive care for chronic medical needs.   APPLY>>

Health and 
Medication Aid 

A health and medication aid is required to have CPR/First Aid certification or equivalent.  The medication aid may be a graduate nurse, nursing student, or other healthcare major with clinical experience.  The medication aid will reside in the health center living area and rotate on-call status.  The medication aid will provide health care to staff and campers, under the supervision of the camp nurse; administer medication and write camper profiles; and provide teaching and training of healthcare related topics to staff.   APPLY>> 
Camp Nurse

Applicant must have a valid Minnesota RN license.   RN will provide supervision to health care staff, provide care for campers and staff, write camper profiles, and administer medications.  RN will monitor camper, staff, and volunteer health records.  RN will teach and train staff regarding healthcare related topics.  APPLY>>