Environmental Education Specialist

About Fiver Children’s Foundation (https://www.fiver.org/):

Fiver is not a typical after school program or summer camp. We take a slow and steady approach, over ten years, to building relationships and developing social, emotional and life skills that lead to positive decision-making and outcomes for youth. We are committed to ensuring that all Fiver spaces, communications and interactions are: Inclusive, Warm, Youth-Centered, Honest, and Intentional. Through our one-of-a-kind ten-year commitment, Fiver provides experiences that challenge and builds relationships that nurture, so that youth from marginalized communities in New York can create their own positive futures.

Job Description:

The Environmental Education Specialist is responsible for the administration and operation of Camp Fiver’s Environmental Education program, which provides educational instruction to campers between the ages of 8-14 during five 45 minute periods each day. The Specialist will implement existing Environmental Education curriculum as well as develop new programs that offer participants a variety of opportunities to expand knowledge of nature and earth science. The camp’s beautiful 129 acre facility encompasses a creek, a lake, wetlands, fields and mountains, making it an ideal outdoor laboratory for hands-on, interactive learning!

Qualifications:

The Environmental Education Specialist must hold or be pursuing a degree in education, environmental education, environmental studies or a field related to environmental science. Prior teaching experience required. Summer camp experience preferred. The specialist must be a dynamic, energetic, compassionate and patient individual willing to work in a cooperative, team environment. The specialist must have exceptional organizational skills and the unique ability to make learning a fun, engaging and rewarding experience. In addition to gaining many transferable skills such as leadership, effective communication, time management, strategic thinking, and more. All staff members will be given continuous support and training through Fiver’s staff development program, “Fiver U”. Staff will receive more than 50 hours of youth development training and professional development workshops.

Camp Fiver is located 45 minutes southeast of Syracuse, NY. The Specialist must be willing to live at our facility for all four two-week camp sessions, and one week of staff training prior.

Position: Environmental Education Specialist

Compensation: $400/week plus room and board

Dates: June 19-August 19, 2022

Location: Poolville, NY (45 minutes southeast of Syracuse)

How to apply:

To apply, send your cover letter & resume to: careers@fiver.org

For selectivity reasons, this job posting is not on the Fiver employment webpage.