Summer Camp Educator

The Mt. Adams Institute is offering a 3-month AmeriCorps position that focuses on environmental education for youth.

Land Stewards is a career development, AmeriCorps program for young adults, ages 21-30, interested in learning more about public lands/natural resources management or environmental education. 

Please view the full position description, including application instructions, here:
mtadamsinstitute.org/land-stewards-internships

Position Title: Summer Camp Educator

Service Dates: June 5, 2023 to September 1, 2023

Location: Trout Lake, WA

Position Description:

In partnership with the Mt. Adams Institute (MAI), Interns will spend the summer executing place-based outdoor science education programs for elementary and middle school students as part of the Mt. Adams Institute’s Education Program. Summer Camps run Monday through Thursday, for campers ages 7-10. During the summer, interns will be the lead instructors on all camps; building their facilitation and curricula development tool sets.  

Summer Camp is dedicated to inspiring curiosity about the natural world through outdoor exploration and adventure. This position is an opportunity for a person who has a passion for environmental and science education, outdoor adventure, environmental stewardship and a desire to develop curriculum and hands-on education skills. 

Essential Functions 

To include, but not limited to: 

• Collaborate with staff to operate a successful summer camp program. Summer camps operate June 26, 2023 to August 17, 2023. 

• Lead and support summer camps with other staff members 

• Instruct students in summer camp curricula and develop programming at times. 

• Learn and support other camp operations such as driving camp shuttles, family communication and cleaning. 

• Participate in end of camp season duties such as: gathering feedback, prep for next season, and campus clean-up. 

Service Site Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively to the general public, parents, youth, and natural resource managers. 

• Ability to stay organized, be on top of many moving pieces, and enjoy logistical challenges. 

• Able to lead, supervise, mentor, and organize youth ages 7-10. 

• Competent using a computer, internet applications, social media, and a variety of software. 

• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to provide documentation. 

AmeriCorps Requirements

• 21-30 years of age at the beginning of service term. 

• U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident. 

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving an education award. 

• Ability to commit to the full 13-week term of service from the start date of June 5, 2023 to end date September 1, 2023. 

• Attend and complete all MAI/AmeriCorps trainings and service requirements including orientation, a career development training the week of August 21, and graduation.