Nature Day Camp Assistant

Organization

Green Valleys Watershed Association

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

Apply Here

Contact Name

Alex Runde

Contact Email

camp@greenvalleys.org

Contact Phone

610-469-4900

Location

East Nantmeal Township, PA
United States

We are looking for someone experienced in field trip logistics, guest presenter facilitation, and camp counseling. GVWA's Summer Nature Day Camp is a fun EE-based camp that takes place on 224 wooded acres.

Summary

We are looking for someone experienced in field trip logistics, guest presenter facilitation, and camp counseling. GVWA's Summer Nature Day Camp is a fun EE-based camp that takes place on 224 wooded acres.

While you may be asked to occasionally fill-in for counselors, this is an administrative position that runs 8:30 - 3:00, Monday through Friday. You may also serve as a presenter on topics that you are especially interested in. The ideal candidate is fun, creative, outdoors-inclined, and available for the work weeks between June 19th and August 11th.

Qualities we are looking for: 

  • Passionate about environmental education
  • Able to plan, implement, and evaluate field trips
  • Exceptional at public speaking and communications
  • Able to remain level-headed in dynamic and sometimes unpredictable situations
  • Accustomed to an active lifestyle; you will be standing and moving for up to 7 hours daily
  • Able to plan, implement, and evaluate meaningful educational experiences
  • CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified

Responsibilities:

  • Make decisions regarding counselors, counselors-in-training, and programming
  • Instruct and support counselors and counselors-in-training
  • Keep records of camper health forms, allergies, and parental concerns
  • Ensure that guest presenters and field trip hosts are compensated in a timely manner
  • Shop for supplies as needed
  • Provide supplemental and specialized environmental education
  • Complete other duties as assigned

This position is located at Green Valleys Watershed Association's headquarters at Welkinweir, a 224-acre property of wetlands, forest, and meadows in East Nantmeal Township, PA.

For more information on Green Valleys' mission, programs, and restoration efforts, please visit our website.

Compensation Information

Compensation will be hourly, at approximately $15 per hour, though this will depend upon experience.