Primary Function/Purpose:

The Summer Peace Camp Counselor is a paid youth employment position for individuals ages 16–24 who are committed to providing a positive youth development experience for campers enrolled in Peace Learning Center’s Summer Peace Camps. Camp counselors play a vital role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and restorative camp culture for campers and peers alike.

Position Responsibilities:

Camp Facilitation (100%)

● Actively support daily camp activities, including team-building exercises and recreational programming, and assist lead facilitators with preparation, clean-up, transitions, and group management

● Serve as an ambassador for Peace Learning Center’s mission, modeling empathy, inclusivity, and collaboration.

● Supervise campers during on-site and off-site activities, including trips to Eagle Creek Park Beach, Earth Discovery Center, and/or playground

● Contribute to a safe and inclusive camp environment by addressing conflict using restorative approaches

● Communicate effectively with PLC staff and if needed, caregivers, regarding camper needs, concerns, or incidents

● Attend all required training sessions, staff meetings, and camp preparation days

● Serve as a role model and mentor for campers and junior counselors throughout the camp experience

● Adhere to safety and care guidelines and necessary logistics to ensure a safe camp experience

● Participate in youth development program evaluation and provide feedback to improve youth employment programming

Level of Contact Required:

● All PLC staff

● Summer Peace Campers

● Caregivers

● Community Partners

Position Competencies and Requirements

Required Qualifications:

● Ages 16–24 at time of employment

● Access to reliable transportation

● Commitment to PLC's mission of peace-making

● Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

● Reliable, responsible, and punctual

● Comfortable working with children and youth in a structured program setting

Preferred Qualifications:

● Previous participant in other PLC programming (i.e. former summer camper, Indy Peace Leaders, peer mediator)

● Previous experience working with children/youth in camps, schools, after-school programs, or community settings

● Multi-lingual

● Familiarity with restorative practices, peer mediation, conflict resolution, and/or character development

● Strong communication and relationship-building skills

● Demonstrated leadership in school, community, or extracurricular settings

Pre-Employment Requirements (Age-Based):

● Applicants ages 18–24: Must successfully complete a background check prior to the start of employment

● Applicants ages 16–17: Must provide a signed parent or guardian employment consent form and submit one professional or character reference from a teacher, coach, or community adult prior to the start of employment

Compensation & Hours

● Pay rate: $12.00 per hour

● Mandatory paid training: Tuesday, May 26th through Saturday, May 30th 9am-4pm

● Seasonal position running the duration of Summer Peace Camp 2026: June 1st through July 24th

○ PLC will be closed June 19th for Juneteenth and July 3rd for Independence Day