Temp: Student - Arlington Echo Apprenticeship

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JOB SUMMARY
A youth apprenticeship for high school students. Arlington Echo offers students the opportunity to gain experience in the field of environmental education. Students will receive 450 hours of paid on-the-job-training by assisting the Camp Directors in supervising campers and leading activities during a four to seven day summer camp experience at our Outdoor Education Center during several weeks throughout the summer. The requirement for the remaining hours will be met by supporting fourth grade environmental literacy programs in the fall either during the school day or during the evening for overnight programs. Each of the summer camps has a different age range and program emphasis. Students will assist the Camp Directors and Counselors in providing campers a fun and safe week of camp during the summer and support fourth grade staff in the delivery of environmental literacy programming in the fall. This is an opportunity for young adults to learn management and leadership skills through the lens of environmental literacy. Tasks may include setup and break down of activities assisting with supervision of campers/students and ensuring camper/student safety.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Evenings/Nights
• Summer hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists and works directly with the Camp Directors and Counselors in planning and leading activities for the campers.
• Supervises campers throughout the day and night if applicable.
• Organizes the set up and break down of necessary equipment and materials needed for instructional programs and activities.
• Assists in developing instructional materials and activities for use in the outdoor education program.
• Directs and oversees dining hall meal procedures to assure proper meal atmosphere and behavior.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Other: Must be a students at an AACPS high school required.

Experience

• Experience in working with children in a group setting preferred.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to work as a team member with other counselors and adult staff members.
• Responsible friendly enthusiastic patient and willing to learn.
• Participation in counselor training
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing Microsoft Office Suite -Word Excel Outlook and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses certifications and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• N/A

Driving Requirements

• N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

• Office school or similar indoor environment: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• None:

Travel Requirements

• N/A

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