Undergraduate JCs

Canada/USA Mathcamp invites applications from undergraduate students who are Mathcamp alumni to be counselors for its 2012 session:

July 1 to August 5, 2012
the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA

Do you want to become part of the Mathcamp experience, now that you're too old to be a camper? Do you want to give something back and join in the crazy organizational effort that is Mathcamp?

Well, we're looking for a few good JCs.

Being a JC is not for everyone, but good JCs are incredibly important to Mathcamp. They do it all: JCs are integral to every non-academic aspect of the camp (and are welcome to help out with some of the academics). Besides a love of Mathcamp, to be a successful JC you must be responsible, resilient, and resourceful. It is a difficult and stressful job, but can be extremely rewarding (as they say, "it builds character"). And you get to be part of Mathcamp -- we even pay you!

Eligibility

• All applicants must be Mathcamp alumni. (No exceptions, sorry!)
• Minimum: By June 27, 2012, you must either:
  • be at least eighteen and have completed at least one year of college or university, or
  • be at least nineteen and have graduated from high school at least one year before.
• Maximum: Applicants are eligible to be JCs up to and including the summer after completing an undergraduate degree. One may serve at most four (4) summers as a JC.
• Finally, all applicants should be available to do a small amount of pre-camp planning (by email) in May and June and to be in Tacoma, WA from June 27 to August 8, 2012.

"Being a JC is most likely one of the most difficult jobs you'll ever have. It's a lot of responsibility -- we take our duties to the campers very seriously, and it is our job to keep the camp afloat between classes. Expect to be constantly busy, stressed, and confused. There will be crises, problems, and unpleasant surprises for you to deal with throughout the camp. However, it's also one of the most rewarding jobs you'll ever have. There's nothing more satisfying than seeing the results of your efforts to help the camp, and it's great getting to know the campers and other staff. It's an incredible experience." --Ari Nieh

If you are interested in being a JC this summer, please contact Mathcamp for more information about the job and how to apply. Equal consideration will be given to all applications received by January 6, 2012.

Thanks for your interest in working at Mathcamp!

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