Summer Camp Care Specialist

Full Job Description

Are you a teacher looking for a meaningful and fun summer opportunity?

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is hiring Summer Camp Care Specialists.

Camp Care Specialists partner with families, instructors, and camp leadership to ensure every camper feels safe, included, and supported.

This role provides additional assistance for campers who may benefit from accommodations such as environmental modifications, medication administration, behavioral support, or participation assistance.

Information specific to this position:

• Dates: June 8 – August 21, 2026 (minimum three-week commitment required)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 32 hours per week
• Compensation: $750 per week

Required training dates: May 16–17, 2026 or May 30–31, 2026 (Some scheduling flexibility available)

• Training Stipend: $300

Here’s what you can expect to do:

• Review camper registration materials and identify potential support needs
• Communicate with families prior to and during the camp week
• Coordinate accommodation plans with camp staff
• Provide direct support to campers and instructors as needed
• Manage and administer medications according to established procedures
• Assist with drop-off, pick-up, and recess supervision

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals.

At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve.

Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.

We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Requirements

• Current Special Education Teaching License (preferred elementary school)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a school setting or similar.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• CPR and First Aid Certification (preferred)
  

Qualifications

Please submit a resume to Brigid Murphy at brigid.murphy@ci.stpaul.mn.us. Please include "Camp Care Specialist" in the subject line.

Additional Information

Contract: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. This is a CONTRACT position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.

Selection Process: You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment.

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.