Summer Camp Leadership Intern-Brandywine Zoo

A Summer Camp Leadership intern will be working with our full-time education staff, Camp Counselors, and Camp Assistant Director to implement themed camp lesson plans for our camp programs for children ages 4-17. The Brandywine Zoo Camp offers children the chance to spend a week at the zoo learning about animals, zoos, and wildlife conservation. Each week is filled with Zoo visits, live animal presentations, crafts, animal-related games, songs, stories, and learning projects! A Camp Educator Apprentice will be responsible for the implementation of these activities. This position will also mentor teen volunteers serving as camp assistants, handle and present live animals to campers, and will help children learn about our natural environment in a non-traditional setting. Work is performed under various weather conditions.

Interns will also participate in intern-wide professional development activities and experiential learning opportunities that may require them to be off-site or away from their placement. Each intern will complete a personalized “demonstration of learning” project. At the conclusion of the internship, all interns will present their projects during a poster session for peers and Delaware State Parks staff.     

Job Duties:

• Lead daily activities for summer camps, such as teaching, zoo tours, crafts, games, etc.  
• Ensure a fun, educational and safe environment for children. 
• Lead hands-on activities, games and crafts. 
• Safely handle and present wild/exotic animals. 
• Follow guidelines as outlined in our Zoo Camp Handbook for medical situations, behavior problems, and other camper situations.
• Mentor teen assistant counselors
• May assist with First-Aid duties.
• Keep camp spaces clean and organized
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 37.5 hour per week Monday through Friday throughout the camp season.

Condition of Hire:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.
• Camp Staff Health form provided as a condition of hire as required by Delaware Department of Health and Social Services.
• Criminal Background Check 
  • A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.