Camp Kingfisher
Chattahoochee Nature Center

Job Title: Environmental Education Specialist
Hours: 40-45 hours per week
Classification: Nonexempt, hourly, seasonal
Reports to: Program Coordinator

Position Purpose:

All staff at Camp Kingfisher are hired to:

lead campers as positive, caring role models

provide campers with fun, positive outdoor learning experiences

help campers grow and learn through challenges

The Environmental Education Specialist leads the development and implementation of the hands-on environmental education program at Camp Kingfisher. The Environmental Education Specialist is responsible for developing content, training counselors, and managing schedule development.

Job Responsibilities:

Create curriculum, Science Exploration Activities, elective skill times, and programming that is both age-appropriate and congruent with each weekly theme

Develop and supervise all aspects of group schedules including checking counselor schedules for conflicts and content, and coordinating with camp administrative staff and CNC staff

Assist with orientation and ongoing training of camp counselors in the area of Environmental Education

Maintain high standards of health, cleanliness, and safety in all activities, most specifically in regards to wildlife, camp program supplies, shared resources, and libraries

Run weekly scheduled planning meetings for counselors to develop schedules and ongoing training in the area of EE

Support program areas as requested and needed

Complete additional duties as assigned

Attend weekly staff & specialist meetings

Other Job Duties:

Contribute to verbal/written evaluations and communication as requested

Keeping track of and recording hours worked, requesting director’s approval for any additional hours prior to work

Qualifications:

Experience (and passion for) teaching or working with children and adults

Extensive relational and managerial skills with children and adults of all ages

3 years of experience in planning and leading environmental education, natural history, education, child care, or camps.

Environmental education knowledge base and interpretation skills

Wildlife handling experience preferred, especially with CNC

Current tetanus shot or willingness to obtain one

Current First Aid/CPR certification, course provided

Willingness to work outdoors during the summer season

Must be able to lift over 20 pounds

Valid GA driver’s license

Apply:

Complete and submit the online application

Obtain 2 references. Email or mail to the Chattahoochee Nature Center, Attn: Debby Head. Professional references, no family or friend references, please.

Contact:

Debby Head, Co-Camp Director, Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA 30075

Phone- 770.992.2055 x232, email camp@chattnaturecenter.org

The mission of Camp Kingfisher is to connect campers with nature and each other.

Job Type: Temporary

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