Lead Counselor/Assistant Camp Director

Job Description

Position Summary

To safely execute and help oversee Bent of the River Audubon Center’s Summer Camp. This position will be needed for 9 weeks in the summer Monday through Friday, for 8 hours per day.

Compensation:

$20.00 per hour

Additional Job Description

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

Acting as assistant Camp Director and overseeing regular day-to-day camp programs, resolving any minor daily issues, and running camp debriefs with camp staff. 

Overseeing 2 other camp counselors, planning and executing each weeklong camp session including teaching hikes, vernal pool explorations, river programs, nature crafts, and games, making sure other camp staff are prepared for each day, and setting up and cleaning up each day’s camp activities 

Maintain the safety of all campers during their time at Audubon Camp.

Maintain positive working relationships with summer campers and their parents and/or guardians, as well as BOTR full-time and seasonal staff, and volunteers.

Helping with other aspects of a nature center, such as contacting camp parents by phone or email, photocopying, or more. 

Use of basic office equipment may be used such as a photocopier, telephones, trail cams, and simple outdoor recreational equipment. 

Qualifications and Experience

Must be at least 20 years or older.

Completion of at least two years of college coursework in environmental or life sciences is preferred.  

Some teaching experience and/or curriculum development is necessary, and environmental education experience is preferred. Summer camp leadership experience is also preferred.

Must be confident in leading a group, and initiating activities, and be aware of COVID-19 guidelines and BOTR safety procedures and the ability to enforce those safety precautions. 

Ability to work independently and in a team setting

Comfortable and confident in overseeing seasonal camp staff and resolving minor issues that may arise among seasonal staff or campers/parents.

Strong work ethic, natural history background, self-motivation, ongoing enthusiasm, attention to detail, commitment, flexibility, ability to work with sound judgment under pressure in changing situations, a desire to learn, excellent time management, and the ability to work well with children and others. 

Counselors must show respect for others of all ages, race, gender, etc., as well as respect for nature and the outdoors

Enthusiastic about working, even in unfavorable weather conditions, pleasant, reliable, and able to carry out simple assigned tasks with minimal supervision. 

Must have a ride to and from the Audubon Center each day for work.

Must have the ability to walk all major trails of the Bent of the River Audubon Center and on uneven terrain 

Be able to run, sit, stand, grasp, lift, carry, walk, push, reach, climb, and pull for short and extended periods.  

Able to work outdoors in the heat of summer. 

EEO Statement

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

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