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UNH Tech Camp is a summer STEM program for students entering grades 5-12. Open to all curious learners, the goal of the camp is to cultivate interest and excitement around subjects related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through interactive, hands-on activities. Tech Camp runs for 3 weeks in July on the University of New Hampshire Durham campus.
Tech Camp Counselors are responsible for duties as assigned by the Camp Manager and/or Camp Director during the daytime camp hours of 8am-4pm. These duties may include but are not limited to the following: helping supervise project groups, running morning and afternoon meetings, gathering and delivering project supplies, taking photos, walking campers to and from the nurse (with another staff member) and other duties as assigned. Counselors should be prepared for a highly dynamic role in which their daily duties are responsive to the needs of the day. Anticipated Work Dates: July 6-24, 2026

Duties/Responsibilities

Assistance with Camp Programming - 50%

• Organizing and/or leading morning and afternoon meetings with campers that engage them in brief but fun activities or discussions to jumpstart or conclude the day

• Assisting project leaders and co-leaders with daily activities as needed, including providing coverage should a staff member need to leave unexpectedly

• Encouraging campers to engage in activities and try new things and leading by example if campers are reluctant

• Helping to gather materials for the day and ensuring they are properly returned at the end of each day

Camp Photography and the Camp Newsletter - 30%

• Taking photos of various project groups/activities throughout the day and helping to download and organize photos into albums at the end of each day

• Gathering quick "blurbs" from each project group and organizing them into a Word doc for inclusion in the bi-weekly newsletter

Miscellaneous Camp Duties - 20%

• Walking campers to and from the nurse as needed (with another staff member)

• Assisting the Camp Manager with light office tasks such as making copies, organizing materials, or delivering supplies

• Helping to set up for community showcase events on Fridays (putting up signs, moving small tables)

• Helping with camp clean up and breakdown at the end of each day and week

• Serve as a positive ambassador to the camp and university when interacting with families or other community members who may be visiting the camp

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• No minimum education required - current high school students will be considered

• Enthusiasm for working with students in grades 5-12

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and learn on-the-job

• Adapts to changes in priorities and unplanned challenges

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, sometimes loud environment

• Ability to independently travel between various locations on campus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a summer camp or similar youth-focused program

• STEM or Education majors encouraged, but not required

Other Requirements:

• A successful background check is required (or two letters of reference if the applicant is under 18 years old).

• Must attend a required staff training half-day hosted by the Tech Camp Leadership team

Compensation Pay Range:

$16.00/hour

The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons, including but not limited to children, and to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect and crimes against children. All UNH youth program staff shall be subject to a criminal background check as required by NH State Law. Staff and volunteers will also be required to complete periodic child safety training.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

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