The Chewonki Foundation is seeking a passionate Environmental Education Instructor with excellent leadership skills to join the Chewonki Team! The Environmental Education Instructor position is a 3-season position spanning the beginning of April through the end of October, with the opportunity to work for Camp during the Summer season.

Summary

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Position Summary:

The Environmental Education Instructor (EEI) position is a 3-season position spanning the beginning of April through the end of October. During the spring and fall, EEIs work within the Center for Environmental Education department. EEI’s lead overnight programs for school groups on cabin trips, base camping trips, saltwater canoe trips, on-campus day programs, and off-site natural history presentations to facilitate positive learning experiences in nature. Curriculum includes teaching outdoor living skills, team building, farm and food systems, and ecology, and span multiple place-based teaching methods and styles. During overnight camping programs (Basecamps and Saltwater Canoe Trips) instructors camp with their students and a school chaperone in small groups at shore-side campsites on Chewonki Neck. Ecology Expeditions are overnight programs where students and chaperones sleep in cabins, with the chaperone providing nighttime supervision. The team of EEIs facilitate approximately 140 groups over the course of the spring and fall Center for Environmental Education (CEE) seasons.

Upon the successful completion of the spring season, EEIs have the opportunity to work for Camp Chewonki. The summer season runs from June to August where staff will have day, evening and overnight responsibilities supporting our residential camp program. Under the supervision of the Camp Director Team, EEI’s may fill roles within Camp Chewonki such as; Trip Leader/Adventure Staff, Farm staff, Coordinator positions, and more! Positions at camp will be determined by the Camp Chewonki Directors based on individuals experience, qualifications, interest, and organizational need.

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Compensation Information

Salary & Benefits:

The starting salaries for Environmental Education Instructors are differentiated by season below. Pay rate increases based on relevant certifications (Lifeguard, Registered Maine Guide, American Canoe Association Instructor, Swiftwater Rescue, etc). The two salaries are combined and spread evenly over the employment period.

Salary: Salary for the Camp Chewonki season varies depending on position, refer to Camp Chewonki job openings for more details. Salary for the Center for Environmental Education season (Spring and Fall) starts at $500.00 per week, housing is included throughout employment and access to meals on campus during Chewonki programs.

Room and Board: As part of your employment, most educators live at the Chewonki Snow Squall property in Wiscasset, Maine. This property is the former Snow Squall Inn and is located 7 miles from Chewonki’s main campus. Each educator will have a private room and a shared bathroom, kitchen, and living spaces. Meals are provided when on-campus programming is happening.