Summer Camp Counselor

Lead our nature-based summer camps!  

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian, MD is seeking a Summer Camp Counselor. The deadline to apply is March 11, 2022, with a start date of May 23, 2022, and an end date of Aug. 19, 2022, with the potential for annual renewal. 

Link to Job Announcement

Main Duties
● Join Rangers and Naturalists to safely and successfully deliver six (6) weeks of summer camp
programming.
● Lead small groups of children ranging from Pre-K to High School-age.
● Lead administrative and outreach tasks pertaining to delivering the summer camps.
● Lead the development and delivery of a week-long traveling camp that visits unique and engaging
features through county regional parks.
● Successful completion of multiple on-the-job trainings that are required to conduct summer camps,
including American Canoe Association Trip Leader assessments, 1 st Aid, CPR, medical
administration training, etc.
● Be responsible for driving children in a camp transport van.
● Other duties as needed.
 

Qualifications
● B.S./B.A. or working toward a degree in Environmental Education, Environmental Science,
Recreation, Education, or a related field.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Google suite products, and other computer skills;
● 2-years teaching or working with children preferred;
● Experience with delivering summer camp programs strongly preferred;
● Must pass both drug and background screenings;
● Must have a valid driver’s license;
● Willing to work under various, potentially challenging weather conditions;
● Canoe and kayak experience is a plus;
● A demonstrated passion and commitment for the natural world is a must!

How to apply:

APPLICATION
Applications will be accepted until March 25, 2022, with an anticipated May 2022 start date.

Please send your cover letter, resume, and a current list of professional references to:
Elizabeth Sieglinger (Education Coordinator) at: rpsieg21@aacounty.org