Summer Camp Assistant Counselor

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist lead educator for a camp group each week, up to 15 children per group
• Assist in curriculum development
• Assist with general management of the camp program, including helping with check-in and check-out, supervising lunch and free-time, supervising volunteers.
• Participate in ongoing nature center projects on off camp weeks
• General upkeep of the facilities, including general cleaning and habitat maintenance as needed
• Other tasks as assigned and needed. 

Candidate Requirements 

• High school rising senior or older, preferably looking towards a career in education, environmental education, or related field
• Knowledge of natural history and environmental topics
• Knowledge of, desire to work with, and experience working with children, including preschool through middle school
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Current CPR & First Aid Certification
• Ability to pass a criminal background and sex offender check 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee will be required stand for extended periods of time while leading youth, and must be able to hike on uneven and hilly terrain continuously for up to five miles during the summer heat and humidity. The employee will also be expected to sit and perform extensive keyboard work for curriculum development and parent communication. The employee is occasionally required to bend, squat, run or climb as part of duties leading youth. 

Compensation and Benefits 

Compensation ranges from $14-15/hour, depending on experience. 

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should email a resume, 3 references, and a cover letter explaining 1) what experience, skills and personal characteristics qualify you for this position and 2) why the mission and work of Bucks Audubon appeals to you. Send all information to Emily Groth, Summer Camp Director, at egroth@bcas.org. 

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. 

Bucks County Audubon Society provides equal employment opportunities to all people regardless of race, age, gender, ability, marital status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or any other basis protected by law.