Ecology Camp Counselor
Job Description

Position Summary:
This eight-week summer position entails planning, coordinating, leading, and teaching nature themed, outdoor day camp programs. Counselors will lead groups of up to 12 children ages 4-15 with the assistance of Junior Counselors (JCs) through hands-on activities, nature exploration, crafts, and games.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- This position is full-time: must be able to work required hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm from June 5-July 28. (No camp July 3-7)
- Able to attend training May 30-June 2, or make alternate arrangements with Environmental Educator
- Implement and lead a variety of activities including nature-based lessons, game, and crafts
- Lead groups of up to 15 campers throughout Lincoln Memorial Garden’s trails and grounds
- Assist in set up, maintenance, and storage of program equipment, supplies and facilities
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be at least 17 years of age
- Have reliable transportation
- An interest in nature and the outdoors
- Excellent judgement, reliability, flexibility, and the ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and behavior
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with all staff, volunteers, and campers
- Basic knowledge of biology and environmental science concepts
- Able to work outdoors under various weather and environmental conditions (at least 50% of each day will be spent outside)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with children in a camp or outdoor setting
- Coursework related to education, environmental science, natural sciences, biology, recreation management, or other related fields
Compensation
This is a paid, non-exempt, full-time, seasonal position working 40 hours per week. The position begins June 5th, 2023, and ends July 28th, 2023. The position pays $13.00 per hour. There is also paid training running May 30th-June 2nd.