Camp Care Coordinator

Greenwich, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Audubon

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based community-driven impact dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planets health acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative bipartisan approach across habitats borders and the political spectrum Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at on Facebook Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.

Position Summary:

This temporary on-site position supports the daily health safety and operations of Audubons summer camp program with a focus on first aid coordination staff support and family communication. The role runs from June 22 through August 21 and is scheduled Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Thursdays until 4:00pm.

This position is classified as on-site at 613 Riversville Rd. Greenwich CT and plays a key role in ensuring a safe welcoming and well-organized camp experience for all participants.

Compensation:

$22.00 / hour

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

Partner/Collaborate/Assist with Audubon staff to ensure that equity diversity inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.

Before Camp Begins:

Organize the First Aid and CPR supplies and First Aid packs
Update the emergency contact information and the summer camp staff roster
Assist with the preparations of the summer camp staff training

During Camp:

Inform the camp staff regarding all camper allergies and medications in their prospective camp groups
Support summer camp staff as needed; substitute as needed
Enter summer camper health information into the camp roster spreadsheets
Maintain the outstanding paperwork log and contact parents to remind them about their outstanding paperwork
Take photographs of camp activities whenever possible
Attend weekly summer camp staff meetings
Support curriculum development and implementation

Daily responsibilities:

Greet parents and children at drop-off and pick-up
Respond to all First Aid and CPR Emergencies
Contact parents when needed i.e.: if a camper is late forgotten their lunch or needs to go home etc.
Enter all first aid injuries into the health log
Drop-off accident report log at camp physicians office each week to be signed off on
Monitor first aid supplies and alert the camp director when supplies are getting low
Collect all camp medications at the end of each day and store them in the designated locked cabinet
Perform all first aid director duties as outlined by the CT Youth Camp Policy

Qualifications and Experience:

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.
Good communicator and team player with a great attention to detail
Bachelors degree or higher
CPR/First Aid Certification
Knowledge of local ecology and natural history is helpful but not necessary
Ability to teach natural history concepts as well as the desire to work outdoors and lead hikes
Experience working with children preferred
Strong oral communication skills especially when speaking with camp parents and/or guardians
Ability to work well as part of the team
Must be able to commit to the entire period of work
Must have current immunizations/medical forms; CPR and First Aid certification a plus

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal state or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.

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Required Experience:

About AudubonThe National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based community-driven impact dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planets health acting as sentinels that w...