2022 Jr. Naturalist Summer Camp Counselors

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Organization

Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center - Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Job Posted

February 2, 2022

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Berkeley Boone

Contact Email

berkeley.boone1@dnr.ga.gov

Contact Phone

770-784-3059

Location

Mansfield, GA
United States
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is seeking camp counselors for its 2022 Junior Naturalist Summer Camp program at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Primary responsibilities include leading programs at camps offered throughout the summer covering a variety of topics, including wilderness survival, animal and plant identification, outdoor recreation, and stream ecology. Apply by March 1st, 2022.

Summary

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is seeking college students and others interested in environmental education to fill multiple summer camp counselor positions at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center (CEWC) in Mansfield, Georgia.

Primary responsibilities are to assist with outdoor programs and activities for day and residential camps that focus on wildlife conservation, outdoor sports, and Georgia natural history. Camps will cover a variety of topics including wilderness survival, animal and plant identification, outdoor recreation, and more! There will also be opportunities for professional development related to environmental education.

 

How to apply:

Applicants must be self-motivated, interested in working with children, willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions, be  onservation minded, and enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge with people of all ages.  Preference will be given to candidate who are currently working toward, or have earned, a wildlife or education-related degree.

Summer camp counselors will start May 16, 2022 and finish on July 29, 2022. Selected candidates will receive a biweekly stipend and on-site housing.

Applications must be received by March 1st, 2022.

For more information and to receive an application, please email the Residential Programs Coordinator at:

Berkeley.boone1@dnr.ga.gov