Summer Camp Assistant

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Organization

The Nature Museum at Grafton

Job Posted

February 9, 2022

Job Category

Job Type

Remote

No

Location

Grafton, VT
United States
The Summer Camp Assistants will help the environmental education staff to run all aspects of the 2022 season camps, as well as conduct any other tasks for The Nature Museum as needed. This will include preparing materials for camp activities, looking after camp participants, leading lessons and activities, and break down/ clean up after the events of the days and weeks. Other duties may include cleaning the museum and the grounds, and assisting with necessary maintenance for the museum.

Summary

Seasonal Position, 2 positions available

The Summer Camp Assistants will help the environmental education staff to run all aspects of the 2022 season camps, as well as conduct any other tasks for The Nature Museum as needed.  This will include preparing materials for camp activities, looking after camp participants, leading lessons and activities, and break down/ clean up after the events of the days and weeks.  Other duties may include cleaning the museum and the grounds, assisting with necessary maintenance for the museum, the grounds, and the playscape, and helping the education staff prepare for other programs and events.

The summer camps will primarily be the “Brave Bears” (6-8 y.o.) and “Wild Walkers” (9-12 y.o) camp groups on-site, M-F for four weeks. There will also be the “Wee Explorers” (4-5 y.o.) camp groups on-site. T-Th for two weeks. Many of these camps will happen simultaneously during several weeks.

The Nature Museum will be following all necessary Covid-19 health safety guidelines, and a detailed outline of these protocols are available upon request.

Dates and Hours:  Up to 40hrs/week during camp season, primarily from June 20th - August 12th.  Preparation and training will take place prior to the first week of camp. Exact dates and times to be determined. Total of up to 300 hours over the course of the summer.

Hourly Rate: $15/hr. This is a seasonal position that is not eligible for benefits.

 

Requirements:

  • Some experience in childcare, youth education, summer camps, or similar environmental education with youth.
  • Interest in the natural world
  • Physical requirements: Ability to be on feet for extended periods of time outdoors, including on rough/uneven terrain, and able to lift a modest amount of weight (40lbs.).
  • Must be able to work Monday - Friday, and must be available for the entire camp season (June 20 - August 12)
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
  • Must be able to follow COVID-19 protocols, including social distancing and masking
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from The Nature Museum.
  • Must be able to pass a fingerprinting background check.

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and a list of three recent professional references to Jay DeGregorio at jay@nature-museum.org. Please contact the prior email or call 802 - 843 - 2111 if you have any questions in regards to the position. The position will remain open until filled.