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Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Lump Sum Wk2 Medical Counselor Art of Listening Camp

CounselorContract

Listed compensation

$400/week

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Friday

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Current Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Workday Internal Jobs Site for Students Position Title: Lump Sum Wk2 Medical Counselor Art of Listening Camp Job Category: Student Hourly Job Profile: Student Help Job Summary: Compensation PERIOD ACTIVITY PAY Lump Sum of $400 Hours Complete any required trainings.

1 Week Monday 8:30 am - 4:15 pm, Tuesday through Friday 8:45 am - 4:15 pm "Ancient Art of Listening Camp"- July 27 - July 31, 2026 Job Description Counselor Hiring is based on camp enrollment numbers.

Students applying to serve as a camp counselor must: Be energetic and enthusiastically engage all campers throughout the entire camp. Stive to ensure that all campers have a positive experience and answer questions about attending UWSP. Complete all required hiring paperwork and trainings.

Follow rules as outlined in the UWSP counselor expectations. Understand and enforce camp rules and policies. Maintain head counts of assigned campers. Inform camp director if a camper is missing. Escort assigned campers to all areas of activity (classes, tours, meals, social activities).

Assist instructor in classroom as requested by instructor(s). Help maintain a safe and positive camp experience for all attendees. Work collaboratively with other counselors and camp staff. Be a role model – encourage integrity, confidence, and teamwork.

Help recruit and welcome future students, families, and counselors to UWSP. Demonstrate a prevention mind set in keeping campers safe during camp. Duties as assigned by program manager and camp director. Students applying for this position must also complete any required trainings for youth policy.

Excellent organization, communication and teamwork skills. Ability to be flexible, adaptable and team oriented. Students must also complete UWSP Conferences and Events training prior to the start of camp. Remain calm and assist campers during any potential emergency situations.

Fulfill medical counselor training requirements. Administer according to CampDoc and log any needed medications accurately during camp. Students applying for this position must pass a Criminal Background Check with Position of Trust for Vulnerable Populations and Misconduct Reference Check.

Required

Qualifications

Fulfill medical counselor training requirements. Administer according to CampDoc and log any needed medications accurately during camp. Students applying for this position must pass a Criminal Background Check with Position of Trust for Vulnerable Populations and Misconduct Reference Check. Must complete required Volunteers Matter training.

Preferred

Qualifications

Have prior experience working with and supervising youth. Possess a solid knowledge of UWSP Campus. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Education Minimum GPA of 2.5 Supplement Application

Requirements

Sign up here for more information regarding interviews: Counselor Survey Hiring Committee Hiring Committee Chair: Rebecca Wirkus Contact Information For specific position details and questions: Email: rwirkus@uwsp.edu to book an interview time once you have applied on Workday.

Book Time to Interview Key Job Responsibilities: Special Notes: Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world.

The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit uwsp.edu for more information about UW-Stevens Point.

To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff.

You may obtain the complete report at www3.uwsp.edu The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies.

We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students.

Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live.

Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment.

The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

The medical counselor is responsible for supervising campers, enforcing camp rules, and ensuring a safe and positive environment. They must also accurately administer and log medications according to CampDoc protocols.

Requirements

Applicants must be current students, pass a criminal background check, and complete required youth policy and medical counselor trainings. Prior experience working with youth and knowledge of the UWSP campus are preferred.

Key Skills

SupervisionYouth MentoringMedication AdministrationEmergency ResponseSafety EnforcementConflict ResolutionAdaptabilityFlexibilityRole Modeling

Camp Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lump Sum Wk2 Medical Counselor Art of Listening Camp at Universities of Wisconsin a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling — ranked against 13,890 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Living in Stevens Point

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$273k
Typical market rent
$1,312/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.