Environmental Education Specialist
Environmental Education Specialists will organize, direct and develop a meaningful, well-rounded nature program which incorporates environmental education, awareness, nature lore, archery, outdoor skills and sensory awareness activities geared to the interest and abilities of campers.
Required Qualifications:
- 18 years of age or older
- Ability to live on-site
- Sufficient visual, auditory, communication and cognitive abilities to teach and communicate with groups participating in the nature program
- Knowledge of the natural environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in working with children and adults who have disabilities.
- Leadership experience
- Lifeguard and CPR, AED, First Aid certification (we provide a lifeguarding course!)
- Valid Driver’s License
Essential Functions:
- Provide guidance, supervision and leadership to a cabin group of 6 to 8 campers per week.
- Ability to work with people of differing abilities to provide a safe camp experience.
- Ability to receive and follow general instructions; plan, lead and participate in meaningful activities; and assist the Camp in meeting camper goals and objectives to ensure a positive camping experience for each camper.
- Knowledge or willingness to learn effective discipline techniques, behavior management plans and strategies for working with children with disabilities.
- Contribute to a positive camp atmosphere by being respectful to others, the Camp and yourself.
- Ability to use effective and appropriate self-care practices for maintaining overall wellness.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead EE activities that are appropriate for the intended audience, utilizing overall camp goals and communication with counselors regarding their campers.
- Live with and supervise a group of 6 to 8 campers with other staff. This requires staff to be a positive role model for campers and other staff members.
- Assume responsibility for each camper’s safety and social, emotional, mental and physical well-being.
- Assume responsibility for camper supervision, behavior management and camp programming as assigned.
- Help each camper grow and adjust to other campers and to Camp life.
- Work with administrative staff to manage camper behaviors, use effective discipline techniques and ask for further assistance as needed.
- Lead and prepare activities with other staff, while encouraging camper participation in all activities.
- Complete weekly progress reports, feedback form, camper awards and other needed paperwork with the assistance of other staff as needed in a timely and professional manner.
- Know when to ask for assistance and support fellow staff.
Full job description provided upon request.