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Seasonal Camp Assistant

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Greenwich, CT, USA
Full-time

The Greenwich Audubon Center in Greenwich, CT provides the opportunity to work in a day camp setting. Camp runs for eight weeks and campers spend time exploring the meadows, ponds, and forests at the Audubon Center.

  • The Seasonal Camp Assistant will be responsible for responding to all first aid/CPR incidences and emergencies that take place during the Audubon Greenwich Summer Camp hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. from June 24 through August 16, 2019).
  • The Seasonal Camp Assistant will be on call during the camp overnight from 3 p.m. Thursday, August 15 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, August 16. 2019.
    • Please note that all First Aid training is provided and no prior experience is necessary. 
Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Assist Camp Director with all aspects of summer camp.
  • Assist with summer camp administrative tasks as needed, including contacting camper parents/guardians when necessary.
  • Assist with summer camp education activities and programs. 
  • Perform all First Aid Director duties as outlined by the CT Youth Camp Policy (training provided). 
  • Maintain and administer camper medications as necessary.
  • Monitor First Aid supplies and restock as necessary.
  • Support summer camp staff as needed.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Good communicator and team player with a great attention to detail.
  • 21 years old or older.
  • CPR/First Aid Certification (or ability to attend a training we provide prior to the start of camp).
  • Current driver’s license and transportation.
  • Must be available for the entire duration of the employment period. This position begins on June 1, 2019 and ends on August 16, 2019. 
  • Some experience with children or teaching preferred, not required.
  • Natural history knowledge preferred, not required.

Organization Info

National Audubon Society

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1972
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Mission: 

Audubon saves birds and their habitats throughout the America using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation.

Audubon operates an extensive network of National conservation programs, 23 state and regional offices, 41 centers, 23 sanctuaries and 463 independent chapters. Our work is a powerful combination of science, on the ground conservation, policy and engagement expertise that strives to protect and restore habitat, and to build the durable public will to implement policies that safeguard birds, other wildlife and the resources that sustain us all-in the U.S. and across the Americas.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Mar 22 2019
Active Until: 
Apr 22 2019
Hiring Organization: 
National Audubon Society
industry: 
Nonprofit