Naturalist

Looking to do something meaningful and exciting this summer? Ready to take on new challenges, explore new adventures, build your resume, and work hard all while having the time of your life?!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta are looking for individuals hungry for adventure and are passionate about helping children while exposing them to new things. If this sounds like you then apply to join our summer family at Camp Kiwanis!

JOB SUMMARY:
To further the mission of the camp through the development and delivery of nature or environmental activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities and reflect the camp’s commitment to stewardship of the natural environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Planning and Developing
 Write lesson plans that meet camp outcomes and the abilities of the campers and encompass environmental studies with topics such as geology and soils, gardening/composting, plant adaptations, wildlife habitat, basic astronomy, water studies, animal science, and natural history.
 Implement a variety of age and ability appropriate activities in the above stated environmental areas.
 Evaluate the success of the nature or environmental program.
Policy and Safety
 Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures
 Assist in the implementation of staff training for nature or environmental studies.
 Ensure campers and staff follows safety procedures.
 Maintain the nature or environment equipment, including live animal exhibits.
 Ensure that the nature or environmental equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Education
 High School diploma preferred but not required.
Experience
 Experience in nature or environmental instruction or documented training and experience.
 Current certification in first aid and CPR
 Facilitating teaching nature or environmental studies to children.
 Experience with care and maintenance of natural displays and exhibits.
 Knowledge of natural history, biology, ecology, and related fields.
Skills
 Ability to communicate with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
 Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures.

ENVIRONMENT & WORKING CONDITIONS:
Some physical requirements include endurance, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs. Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying weather conditions.