Summer Camp After Care Instructor

Position Title: Summer Camp After Care Instructor

Department: Learning and Engagement

Reports To: Learning Programs Supervisor or Manager

Location: Zoo, Aquarium and Insectarium

Position Type: Part Time Temporary

Who We Are

Audubon Nature Institute comprises Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium, Audubon Insectarium, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center, Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, and Audubon Wilderness Park

At Audubon Nature Institute, we are more than a collection of parks, museums, and conservation centers—we are a dedicated team with a shared mission to celebrate, protect, and connect people to the wonders of nature. Our work is guided by our culture code, which is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in Activating Impact by integrating tangible, real-world outcomes into all our initiatives, fostering a culture where every action contributes to a positive environmental impact. We are committed to Empowering Optimism, using positivity to inspire others to act and believe in their capacity to create meaningful change. We strive to Create Connection by engaging with people from all walks of life, knowing that the collective strength of a diverse community can address the most pressing challenges facing our natural world. At Audubon, we embody the spirit of Le Bon Temps, infusing the joy and vibrant culture of Louisiana into our everyday work, celebrating our unique heritage while advancing our mission. As Leaders of the Pack, we constantly seek smarter, innovative solutions, challenging conventions to drive the change we want to see in the world.

What You’ll Do

Summer Camp After Care Instructors (“After Care Instructors”) are part-time seasonal camp staff who provide supervision and facilitate activities for Audubon summer camp after care participants. These positions are great for folks who enjoy working with children and are looking for part-time work.

Shift Times are Monday through Friday 2pm-6pm. Summer Camp runs for 8 weeks starting the first week of June with no camp the week of July 4th. There are also mandatory in person training days during the last week of May before camp starts.

Day to Day Responsibilities (Limit to most important/top 10 duties if possible)

· Supervising campers entering Kindergarten though 7th grade

· Engaging participants in indoor and outdoor purposeful play activities

· Working cooperatively with other L&E staff and management to ensure successful program delivery

· Following established schedules, policies, protocols, and guidance from camp management

· Understanding the significance of their role and how they can make a positive impact on camp participants

· May have the chance to pick up extra hours to fill in as an instructor during the camp day if needed

· Communicating camper and programming needs or concerns to Camp Management in a timely manner

· Maintaining an organized, clean, and welcoming classroom and encourage non-wasteful use of educational supplies

Additional/Overall Skills:

· Maintain a positive attitude and a strong sense of accountability, fostering a collaborative team environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute.

· Thrive in a team environment, using your organizational and technical skills to ensure the smooth execution of creative projects that resonate with our audience.

· Celebrate the successes of your team and bring enthusiasm to your work, reflecting the joyful culture that is at the heart of Audubon’s mission.

· Stay adaptable and open to learning new skills, embracing change and innovation as opportunities to lead and grow.

· The above listed duties are general statements of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. They do not exclude other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

Must Haves: (required for the role)

· Must be at least 17 years of age

· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with youth from diverse backgrounds

Nice-to-Haves: (preferred for the role)

· Knowledge of wildlife conservation and environmental issues 

· Demonstrated experience instructing children in a formal or informal educational setting

Physical Requirements: (Add per list provided based on role type)

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand and walk for up to 2/3 of the day.

 Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.

Ability to speak loudly to crowds in a variety of situations included moderate to loud crowds.

Frequent use of hands and arms to operate office equipment and manual tools.

Visual ability to read, write, and operate standard office machinery.

Environmental Conditions:

May be exposed to high, medium, or low noise intensity

Works effectively in a moderately noisy office

Constant contact with co-workers required

Exposure to fluctuations in temperature is required

Exposure to extreme heat and outdoor conditions is required