Seasonal EducatorLead Summer Camp Counselor
Seasonal EducatorLead Summer Camp Counselor
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Job Description
Position Summary
To safely execute and help oversee Sharon Audubon Centers Summer Nature Programs for children in K6th grade. The Lead Summer Camp Counselor will be needed approximately 17 weeks over the course of the spring and summer Monday through Friday for 78 hours per day. For the first 7 weeks counselors may work a TuesdaySaturday 95 schedule.
Compensation:
$19.00 $21.00 / hour plus housing if needed
Additional Job Description
Essential Functions
Spring:
Assisting with and teaching various education programs both onsite and as outreach for groups such as school students scouts general public etc. while following all Audubon OEC and CDC guidelines as described below.
Assisting with greeting visitors helping with purchases in the Nature Store and other aspects of running a nature center.
Working on writing summer camp curriculum preparing materials needed for lessons creating craft templates and general preparation for the summer camp season.
Assist with the training of remaining seasonal camp staff once onboarded and familiarizing them with summer camp procedures curriculum and protocols.
Summer:
Acting as assistant Camp Director and overseeing regular day to day camp programs resolving any minor daily issues and running camp debriefs with camp staff.
Setting up and cleaning up each days camp activities planning and executing each weeklong camp session for their individual small group of campers including teaching discovery hikes pond explorations live animal programs nature crafts and games and making sure other camp staff are prepared for each day as well.
Maintain the safety of all campers during their time at Audubon Camp.
Maintain positive working relationships with summer campers and their parents and/or guardians as well as SAC full time and seasonal staff and volunteers.
Helping with other aspects of a nature center such as contacting camp parents by phone or email photocopying or more.
Use of basic office equipment may be used such as a photocopier fax machine telephones digital camera and simple outdoor recreational equipment such as pond nets compasses etc.
Qualifications and Experience
Must be at least 21 years or older.
Completion of at least two years of college coursework in environmental or life sciences is preferred.
Some teaching experience and/or curriculum development is necessary and environmental education experience preferred. Summer camp leadership experience also preferred.
Must be confident in leading a group and initiating activities and be aware of SAC safety procedures and the ability to enforce those safety precautions.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Comfortable and confident in overseeing seasonal camp staff and resolving minor issues that may arise among seasonal staff or campers/parents.
Strong work ethic natural history background selfmotivation ongoing enthusiasm attention to detail commitment flexibility ability to work with sound judgment under pressure in changing situations a desire to learn excellent time management and the ability to work well with others and with children.
Counselors must show respect for others of all ages race gender etc. as well as respect for nature and the outdoors
Enthusiastic about working even in unfavorable weather conditions pleasant reliable and able to carry out simple assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
Must have a ride to and from the Audubon Center each day for work.
Must have the ability to walk all major trails of the Sharon Audubon Center and on uneven terrain
Be able to run sit stand grasp lift carry walk push reach climb and pull for short and extended periods of time.
Commitment to Audubons organizational values of care collaboration change integrity impact and innovation.
Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity diversity inclusion and belonging.
Able to work outdoors in the heat of summer.
Must have a valid drivers license
EEO Statement
The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
