Summer Camp Counselor

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National Audubon Society
West Alton, MO, USA
Full-time

The Camp Counselor is responsible for assisting senior camp staff in implementing programs and experiences for fourth and fifth grade campers at the Little Creek Nature Area in Florissant, Missouri. The Camp Counselor will enthusiastically help campers develop their outdoor skills such as archery, campfire cooking, kayaking, nature hikes and more. Working in small group settings, the Camp Counselor will serve as a positive role model, have a genuine interest in the campers, foster the campers’ curiosity of nature and the outdoors, and create fond and lasting memories of a real summer camp experience.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Assist in managing small groups of campers during programs and activities.
  • Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities.
  • Assist in managing the Friday field trip.
  • Attend scheduled training.
  • Work approximately 30 hours a week starting July 9th to August 3rd.
  • Be punctual and organized.
  • Follow camp rules and help campers follow camp rules.
  • Serve as a positive role model for all campers.
  • Show a genuine interest in campers and help encourage each camper’s success while at camp.
  • Maintain a positive, focused, and enthusiastic attitude.
  • Ensure that campers are safe and feel included.
  • Encourage respect for the camp, supplies and equipment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Must currently be enrolled in high school or a recent graduate.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Have the ability to create a safe, warm and welcoming atmosphere to awaken children's curiosity for and enjoyment of nature.
  • Ability to interact well with children, teens and adults, especially parents.
  • Experience working with children.
  • Must be reliable, self-motivated, creative and a team player.
  • Ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but are not limited to, hiking, canoeing, team building initiatives, building campfires, and other activities.
  • Willing to work outdoors for extended periods of time, in varying terrain and weather conditions with or without accommodation.
  • Ability to stay positive and encouraging to campers who may be apprehensive or nervous about a particular activity.
How to Apply: 

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/3650/summer-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: 
Jun 9 2018
Active Until: 
Jul 9 2018
Hiring Organization: 
National Audubon Society
industry: 
Nonprofit