Camp Coordinator

Summary

Coastal Camp at NatureBridge is a summer day camp designed to combine marine and coastal ecology themes with hands-on educational activities and games, providing exciting opportunities for discovery in the great outdoors. As an integral member of the Camp Administrative Team, the Camp Coordinator supports the Camp Manager and Camp Director in administering and coordinating program operations and staff logistics for Coastal Camp. The role is a full-time, seasonal position beginning Wednesday, January 4, through August 18, 2023.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

• Supervise 10-12 education staff 
• Respond to camp emails and phone calls
• Co-lead staff training
• Inventory, order and maintain camp supplies
• Create and update curriculum and camp materials
• Primary responder on radio for staff and camper needs 
• Relay challenging behavior and health concerns to guardians

Experience, Competencies and Education 

• Demonstrated experience managing risk in the outdoors
• Experience or training in equity and inclusion work
• Time management and organizational skills
• Experience leading or developing environmental education curriculum
• Skills in customer service 
• Proficiency with Google Suite and database software 
• Bachelor’s degree and one year’s related summer camp experience; or equivalent experiential education experience
• Current Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification before beginning employment 
• Valid driver's license

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates both in a professional office environment and in an outdoor setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly stand; walk up to 7 miles on uneven terrain. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.

Compensation 

• $20 per hour
• Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus vacation, holiday and sick leave plans 
• Housing in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area

About NatureBridge

Founded in 1971, NatureBridge provides environmental science programs for students in the world’s best classrooms—our national parks. Our mission is to connect young people to the science and wonder of the natural world, igniting self-discovery and inspiring stewardship of the planet. As the largest residential education partner of the National Park Service, NatureBridge serves more than 30,000 students and their teachers each year and offers programs in four national parks: Yosemite National Park, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Olympic National Park and Prince William Forest Park. In order to further our mission, NatureBridge is committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion and to promoting equal opportunity for students and staff in the field of environmental education. For more information, visit: naturebridge.org

How to apply:

Please submit a resume and complete the application questions through our Online Career Portal. The Application deadline is November 30.