Camp Counselor

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National Audubon Society
Seattle, WA, USA
Full-time

Audubon is seeking two Camp Counselors to co-lead our nature-themed summer camps. Together they will administer the day-to-day camp operations for a group of 16 children (ages 6 - 9); delivering curriculum and activities that have been specifically developed for our program.  

Nature education is the overall theme for our camps, but we have three specific programs: Wilderness Skills, Nature Art, and Feathered Friends (birding). Our camp programs are completely outdoors and our location provides many opportunities for hikes and swimming. 

The Center is offering seven weeks of camps.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Deliver in-class education programs and in park field trips
  • Ensure that students are supervised at all times
  • Maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment
  • Resolve conflicts and student needs in caring and positive manner
  • Ensure participants are safe and operating in areas that are free of hazards
  • Set-up and clean-up of camp materials and equipment
  • Supervise campers and organize enrichment activities
  • Keep track of supplies and materials, and address needs that may arise
  • Do head-counts of participants throughout the day
  • Other duties as assigned
Educational Background: 
Environmental education experience required
Skills/Experience: 
  • Previous experience with outdoor education and/or leadership of groups of children ages 6-9
  • Demonstrated interest in environmental education and/or alternative education
  • Experience facilitating games, activities and creative arts
  • Excellent public speaking and group management skills
  • Creative strategies for conflict resolution and problem solving
  • Experience in fields of natural science such as biology, geology, ecology and/or general knowledge of Pacific Northwest ecosystems
  • Experience in inquiry-based teaching techniques
  • Ideal candidates will have an outgoing and energetic personality and loves being outdoors
How to Apply: 

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/3603/camp-counselor/job

Job Function: 
Education, Professional Development & Training

Organization Info

National Audubon Society

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Website: 
audubon.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1972
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
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: 
May 19 2018
Active Until: 
Jun 20 2018
Hiring Organization: 
National Audubon Society
industry: 
Nonprofit