Summer Camp Environmental Educator

Position description 

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Teaching outdoor environmental education programming to 6-11 year old campers. Our ratio is 10 campers per Educator.
• Keeping a schedule of assigned sites and arriving to camp on time.
• Responding to emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
• Collaborating on camp curriculum with fellow Educators and Camp Director prior to the start of camps. Curriculum is provided to Educators for each topic in advance. Each site has a Camp Director.
• Attending training one week prior to the start of camp.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Must be available M-F the following weeks:

• 6/22-26 training week
• 7/6-7/10
• 7/13-7/17
• 7/27-7/31
• 8/5-8/9
• 8/11-8/15
• 8/17-8/21

Start/End Date: June 22, 2026 - August 21, 2026 on the weeks above. Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Campers are present from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Camp training week June 22-26 is mandatory. May have the option to work as an Educator on a part-time or full-time basis for the 2026-2027 school year, depending upon experience, availability and performance.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or working towards a Bachelor’s degree and experience in Education, Interpretation, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

Combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to work at summer camps and outdoors with diverse groups of students. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to read, speak, and write the English language clearly. Must pass WA State Patrol criminal records check and a background check in any previous state of residency.

Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers’ License and have an insured vehicle to drive to school and field sites. Must maintain current Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid certificates. Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and up to date with COVID-19 vaccines prior to start date. Must be able to load and move up to 50 pounds of equipment with the use of a handcart.

To Apply: Please email paragraph expressing specific interest in the position AND resume as a PDF attachment to Elliott Lavery, Education Manager, elavery@naturevision.org by April 1st at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time. 

Positions will be open until filled. Interviews will take place April 6-13 or sooner.