NATURE Camp Mentor
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND, USA
USD 20-20 / hour
Posted on Mar 2, 2026
NATURE Camp Mentor
- 497746
- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- Institutional Student
- Closing on: Apr 30 2026
Salary/Position Classification
- $20.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
- up to 40 hours per week hours per week
- 100% Remote Work Availability: No
- Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No
Purpose of Position
This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.
The NATURE (Nurturing American Tribal Undergraduate Research and Education) University Summer Camp Student Mentor will work, as a team, with up to 20 Tribal College and University (TCU) student participants attending the NATURE University Summer Camp. This camp introduces participants to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplines and career opportunities while simultaneously being introduced to campus and city life. The student mentors will assist participants as they tour lab spaces, work with faculty, and prepare for research presentations in the STEM area participants selected for research work.
TCU Students will be coming from the following Tribal Colleges/areas: Cankdeska Cikana Community College, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, Sitting Bull College, and Turtle Mountain Community College.
Mentors will report to the ND EPSCoR Tribal Partnerships Manager as well as Associate Coordinators of NATURE University Summer Camp.
A short orientation will be held during the week of May 25. The camp will be held June 1 – 12. Hours are determined by orientation/training needs and schedules of TCU student participants, not to exceed 40 hours/week.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist TCU student participants
- Acclimate to college campus and urban setting
- Transport participants to research labs and other activities on/off campus
- Engage in social activities
- Assist in administering NATURE University Summer Camp activities
- Work with camp coordinators to ensure that Camp activities are implemented
- One or more student mentors will be scheduled to stay in the dorm each night with camp participants
- Work closely with other mentors
- Undergo trainings (camp orientation, state fleet vehicle training, safety training)
- Customer Service
- At all times, model respectful behavior to students, staff, faculty, guests and fellow mentors
- Work Safety
- As covered in training, work safely and help to create and provide a safe working environment for students, staff, faculty, guests and fellow mentors
Minimum Requirements
- Must be available during the May 25 – June 12 timeframe
- Must be in good standing with institution
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and with other mentors
- Strong time management skills
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to qualify for use of ND Fleet Vehicles. Will need to transport student participants in a ND Fleet
- Vehicle to and from camp activities on and off campus.
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Tribal Colleges and Universities and/or indigenous communities
- STEM field experience
- Experience mentoring
To Apply
For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date.
- Resume
Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.
Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.
