Summer Employment Opportunities

Summer Employment Opportunities
Leadership Camp, College Tours & Community Service!
Do you have a passion for working with youth, a love of the outdoors and a desire to help
amazing young men & women develop into the leaders of tomorrow?
What is C5 Georgia?
C5 Georgia is an intensive leadership development program for high-performing teens from
at risk environments. We prepare youth with skills needed to succeed in college, work and
life. How do we do this? We engage them in challenging, fun and rewarding experiences like
camps, travel and adventure activities.
Why work with C5 Georgia?
Because that’s what we offer seasonal staff too—challenges, fun and rewarding work!
As a staff member at C5 Georgia, you’ll play an essential role in leading activities that promote leadership, teamwork, responsibility and independence. You will develop your own
leadership skills and grow personally through quality training, challenging activities and insightful coaching. Expect to develop teambuilding and facilitation skills as well as experience
leading a variety of outdoor activities.
Most importantly, as a part of C5 Georgia, you’ll know that you made a difference in the lives
of young people!
Positions Include
 Group Cabin Counselor
 Assistant Program Director
 Express Instructor
 Equestrian Director/Assistant
 Trek Adventure Directors
 Aquatics Director/Lifeguard
 Nurse
 Office Manager
 Food Service Director
 Assistant Cook/Dishwasher
 Maintenance/Housekeeping
 College Tour Counselors
 ACT Now! Summit Counselors
Camp Activities
 Leadership U
 Canoeing
 Archery
 Caving
 Rafting
 Wilderness Treks
 Sea Kayaking
 Sports
 Community Service
 Creative Arts
 High Ropes Course
 Team Building
 Mountain Biking
 Horseback Riding
 Music
 Theatre
 Dance
 Cooking
A variety of positions are available and most assignments are for 11
weeks.
Benefits include competitive salaries, room & board and 2+ weeks of
training.
To apply please fill out an application found on our website at
http://c5georgia.org/about-c5/join-our-staff/
Applications will be accepted by email, mail or fax.
Summer Employment Opportunities
C5 Georgia was established in 2005 and serves approximately 350 teens from throughout Metro Atlanta.
C5 Georgia’s summer home on Lookout Mountain in Northwest Georgia is just 2 hours north of Atlanta and 45 minutes
from Chattanooga, TN. This scenic 900-acre camp offers experiences that are a world away from life in the big city. The
nearest small community is Cloudland, GA. Summer employment opportunities also take place in Wyoming and on college campuses in NC, SC, FL and GA.
C5 Georgia will be interviewing for 2013 staff openings beginning in January of 2013. Please go to www.c5georgia.org
for more information about our program.
In general, C5 Georgia hires staff for the following roles:
Group Cabin Counselor (minimum age 19)
Works intensively with 6 youth; provides supervision; focuses on group management & development of youth
skills; Relationship-focused; encourages participation;
coaches & provides feedback; facilitates daily discussions.
Minimum Salary: Georgia $2000; Wyoming $2100
Specialist (minimum age 19)
Manages skill-building progressions (equestrian, aquatics,
canoeing, high ropes, expressive arts); connects activities
to outcomes; monitors safety; abides by established procedures; assists with 24-hour operations (supervision, admin,
etc). Minimum Salary: $2250
Trek Leader (minimum age 21)
Requires basic outdoor skills; engages youth in planning &
leading 5-day trips (mountain biking, canoeing, rafting,
hiking); connects experiences to C5 objectives; assists with
24-hour operations (supervision, admin, etc).
Minimum Salary: $2100
Team Leader: Wyoming (minimum age 21)
Leads 20-day wilderness trips in Wyoming & Montana with
C5 youth; facilitates structured curriculum (case studies,
mission statements, goal setting); supervises group counselors; coordinates travel logistics. Minimum Salary: $2100
Assistant Program Director (minimum age 24)
Provides leadership for staff & youth; focuses on large
group management & program quality; teaches daily leadership curriculum; supervises staff development; insures
youth engage in a quality experience aligned with C5 objectives. Salary: DOE
Nurse (minimum age 21)
Monitors health & wellness; distributes medication; manages emergency & non-emergency health issues; on-site &
accessible 24-hours/day; establishes systems; orients staff;
conducts health screenings; controls inventory. RNs preferred. Salary: DOE
Road to College Staff (minimum age 20)
Leads 7-day tours of regional campuses; goal is to explore
the “college” experience holistically; focus on financial aid,
applications & admission requirements; staff facilitate discussions & provide supervision.
Minimum Salary: $400 per event
ACT Now! Summit Staff (minimum age 20)
Assists with 5-day workshop exploring community action
& advocacy; includes supervision, small group discussions,
researching community issues with youth & meeting with
local community leaders. Minimum Salary: $400
Other positions include:
Office Manager Minimum Salary: $2500
Food Service Manager Salary: DOE
Assistant Cook/Dishwasher Minimum Salary: $2250
Maintenance/Housekeeping Minimum Salary: $2250
2013 Summer Employment Dates
May 20— July 31
To apply please fill out an application found on our
website at http://c5georgia.org/about-c5/join-ourstaff/
Applications will be accepted by email, mail or fax.
C5 Georgia
Attn: Summer Staff Hiring
2500 Windy Ridge Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339
employment@c5georgia.org
678.293.4807 Phone
770.989.3565 Fax
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Youth Selection is an important part of C5 Georgia!
From thousands of students affiliated with partner schools & agencies, we select 72 highperforming youth to join C5 Georgia. The C5 Selection Triangle helps identify young people who
are likely to benefit and add to C5, and who meet our readiness criteria. Selection is based on
nominations, reference letters, an application including an essay and interviews.
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The 5– year progression prepares youth for success in college, career and life. Fun is an
intentional part of our program, but our focus is on developing young leaders.
Challenge-Ready
C5 Pathway Events : Comprehensive Year-Round Events
Structured events, committee work & independent
pursuits (academics, community service,
25 days
Learn & practice
leadership fundamentals; experience C5 culture
& values; build
confidence in a
positive, supportive environment.
25 days
Greater challenges; greater
responsibility;
opportunities to
lead; apply skills
to major projects
like 24-hour
Theatre Challenge
& a 5 day trek.
20 days
Real challenges &
consequences; 13days backpacking
& adventuring in
Wyoming; focus
on mission/ vision
for the future. A
true leadership
test.
7 days
Explore what
campuses offer
beyond classes.
Visit campus organizations, etc.
Learn about
applications,
acceptance &
financial aid.
5 days
Work with leaders
to understand
community decision-making
processes. Apply
knowledge to
solving community
challenges.