Environmental Education Coordinator - Girl Scouts

Position Service Site: Camp Ehawee (Mindoro, Wisconsin)

Service Time: May 31 – August 19, 2022  (450 Hour AmeriCorps Term) (12 weeks)

Benefits: Living stipend total for whole term = $4,026.72 (335.56 per week) Education Award = $1,718.25 upon successful completion of service.

Living onsite is required, meals are provided.

Requirements: Covid-19 Vaccine required

OVERVIEW: Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. 

SERVICE DESCRIPTION: Camp Ehawee’s Environmental Education Coordinator will be responsible for leading garden and nature focused programs for girls attending Summer Camp as they complete the badge requirements for each week. The Placement will lead activities such as planting, harvesting, and live animal presentations. They will also act as the caretaker for the animals in the nature center. The Placement will provide meaningful experiences for girls as they teach and guide them through nature based curriculum.

Member will be certified in First AID/CPR/AED at Camp Ehawee.

RESPONSBILITIES:

Programming

Lead and implement garden Girl Scout badge curriculum
Lead nature center programs and hikes on site
Handle live animals (such as snakes, salamanders, turtles, rabbits) for presentations 
Supervise campers’ participation in structured and unstructured outdoor activities
Be responsible for maintaining the health and safety of campers
Help campers follow directions and rules
Teach skills necessary to help the camper live comfortably in the camp setting and promote a sense of responsibility toward preservation of natural resources
Help each girl learn to respect the rights of others, the environment, and appreciate herself and others

Career Exploration/Conservation Skills

Assist with development and maintenance of Camp Ehawee garden
Construction and maintenance of gardening trails for easy access for individuals of all abilities
Non-native plant removal and disposal as well as re-vegetation of native plants
Restoration and improvement of area ecosystems as related to assigned tasks
Care and supervision of nature center animals
Supervise and assist with nature center cleaning, sanitation and care of supplies and equipment

Camp Support

Participate in pre-camp staff training
Keep records, create reports, and return completed paperwork on time
Comprehend and implement emergency procedures, through regular practice drills

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 18 years of age
Experience in teaching, guiding and working with children
Willingness to subscribe to the philosophy of the Girl Scout program and enroll as a Girl Scout member
Ability to lift 40 lbs
Willing to be outside in irregular weather conditions
Physical demands and service environment regularly requires the service member to be outdoors in wooded areas and on uneven natural paths

How to apply:

Visit https://wiscorps.wufoo.com/forms/z73k2sn1hfyapg/ or email Holly Pierro at holly.pierro@wiscorps.org for more information or a paper formatted application.