Rutgers

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Rutgers Gardens Day Camp Counselor
Posting Number
26TM0018
Department
4H Camp
Overview
4-H Camp at Rutgers Gardens is the New Jersey State 4-H Camp's day camp experience. Serving youth 6-14 throughout July, the program is designed to create a community where campers are free to make new friends and explore their creativity while engaging in hands-on learning and exploration throughout Rutgers Gardens. Counselors support and guide campers through every element of their day in the 4-H Camp at Rutgers Gardens program. Rutgers Gardens is located at 130 Log Cabin Rd in New Brunswick, NJ. The entirety of the 4-H Camp at Rutgers Gardens day camp program is run on these grounds, with Rutgers Garden's pavilion and log cabin serving as the central gathering and meeting spaces.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Rutgers Gardens Day Camp Counselor for the the 4-H Camp at Rutgers Gardens program. The day camp counselors will be on a five-week contract-one week of training and 4 weeks of the program.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Leads and provides instruction to youth in the program on various activities.

FLSA
Nonexempt
Salary Details
$15.92 - $20/hourly
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time
Working Hours
40
Daily Work Shift
Day
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

• Must be 18 years or older.

Posting Details
Posting Open Date
01/20/2026
Posting Close Date
07/20/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Off Campus
City
Branchville
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement