What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outdoor Education/Garden Director position at Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington?
Employment Opportunities 2025 To Apply:
Position Dates May 19th-August 1, 2025
Submit Resume and Cover Letter to for full job descriptions rdobias@bgcbloomington.org Rachel Dobias, Camp Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Camp Rock is a traditional outdoor summer day camp serving campers entering grades 1-8. Camp Rock is an American Camp Association (ACA) accredited camp. Campers enjoy a variety of specialized outdoor activities including archery, lakefront swimming and boating, sports & games, arts & crafts, fishing, gardening and outdoor living skills.
General Qualifications: Must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be able to stand or be on one’s feet for prolonged periods of time, stand summer heat, humidity and inclement weather situations and possess the strength and endurance to maintain constant supervision of campers in an outdoor environment. Staff members attend a mandatory week of training and orientation (May 19-23, 2025). Staff must have reliable transportation to arrive at camp for half-day & full day shifts.
Job Title:
Compensation: AmeriCorps (Living Allowance & Education Award)
Number of Positions: 1
Hours per Week: 15-20 (Outdoor Education/Garden Director typically works 2-3 days per week)
Job Description: The Outdoor Education/ Garden Director will be responsible for all aspects of outdoor living skills and gardening programming. Expected to plan and lead fun and engaging interpretive programming for campers with a focus on topics including gardening skills, plant science, outdoor survival skills (shelter building, fire building, wild edibles, etc.) and conservation. Expected to lead campers in maintaining several garden boxes throughout the summer.
Excellent opportunity for leadership and to develop curriculum design, interpretive programs and classroom management. Opportunity to learn to manage a budget and grant requirements. Intern works from an existing resource manual but is afforded the freedom to add his/her personal twist.
This position can be adapted to meet SPH Internship Requirements!
Qualifications: Well qualified candidates will possess an understanding of and a passion for connecting children with nature and the environment. This position requires an enthusiastic, self starting personality with exciting ideas for implementing fun and engaging outdoor education programs for campers. Should be mature, confident, and enthusiastic and possess strong judgment in relation to risk management. Experience maintaining a garden preferred. Ability to assist in establishing and planting the garden in early May a plus.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekdays
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13
