Environmental Educator

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Organization

Blue Ridge Outdoor Education Center

Job Posted

November 3, 2022

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Becca Frowine

Contact Email

blueridgedir@campmikell.com

Location

Toccoa, GA
United States
Set in the Yearwood Valley, surrounded by forested ridge lines with streams and waterfalls, Blue Ridge outdoor Education Center is perfectly situated to take full advantage of this unique ecological area and provide diverse and exciting education and outdoor experiences to students of all ages.

Summary

Duties

  • Teach environmental education classes in the beautiful southern Appalachian Mountains during residential programs, ages 7-16.
  • Maintain environmental education teaching materials.
  • Facilitate outdoor education programs such as high ropes and climbing walls with child and adult groups.
  • Lead adventure programs such as rock climbing and backpacking. Some weekend work required.
  • Opportunities available for curriculum development for experienced employees.
  • Blue Ridge prides itself on meeting the needs of our schools by meeting the Georgia Performance Standards.

Qualifications

  • Committed, energetic, community-oriented individuals.
  • BS or BA required.
  • Preference given to those with majors in biology, natural sciences, or related field.
  • Knowledge of wetland, stream and forest ecology. Residential program experience and knowledge of Blue Ridge ecosystems preferred.
  • Applicants should be dynamic and have a sincere interest in working with kids of all ages and learning about the natural world.

Benefits

  • $300/week plus room & board and catastrophic health insurance.
  • First Aid, CPR, and high ropes training provided.
  • Professional development trainings such as Georgia Adopt-a-stream, Project Wild, Project Learning Tree, and Project Wet are provided.
  • Training times are tentative based on our seasonal schedules. 

Tentative start date: February 15, 2023

How to apply:

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and 3 references with contact information to:

Becca Frowine at blueridgedir@campmikell.com

Compensation Information

  • $300/week plus room & board and catastrophic health insurance.
  • First Aid, CPR, and high ropes training provided.
  • Professional development trainings such as Georgia Adopt-a-stream, Project Wild, Project Learning Tree, and Project Wet are provided.
  • Training times are tentative based on our seasonal schedules.