What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Earth Adventures Camp Counselor position at National Audubon Society, Inc.?
Position Summary
Camp Counselors safely implement Aullwood Audubon’s summer day camp programs for children ages 5-12. This position is needed for approximately 10 weeks over the course of the summer which will include one week of intensive training, eight weeks of camp and one week of camp breakdown. Training will occur from June 2nd through 6th. Camp is scheduled from June 9th through August 1st for 8 hours per day; staff are expected to work the following week to help break down camp. The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week. Summer Camp staff are expected to be available for the duration of camp with no extended vacations.
Length of Assignment: June 2, 2025 - August 8, 2025.
Hours: 40 per week
Location: This role is on-site at Aullwood Center and Farm, Dayton Ohio.
Compensation:
$15.00 / hour
Additional Job Description
Essential Functions
Executing each weeklong program session, assisting in writing/executing lesson plans, setting and cleaning up each day’s activities including but not limited to helping to lead outdoor discovery hikes, conducting pond explorations, and facilitating nature crafts and games.
Keeping track of campers during the day and maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere for campers.
Helping campers resolve conflicts.
Elevating camper and staffing issues for resolution to the Senior Environmental Educator/ Camp Lead in a timely manner.
Assist with camper Before and After care, including interacting with youth, playing games, etc.
Assist Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.
Qualifications and Experience
Completion of at least two years of college coursework in environmental, life sciences, or education is preferred or equal amount of lived experience
Some formal or informal teaching experience and/or curriculum development, and environmental education experience is preferred.
Experience working with children; initiating group activities, playing games, babysitting, child minding, etc.
Able to clearly communicate and give instructions to campers and adults.
Experience in de-escalating conflict among children, or willing to learn and apply those skills.
Able to accept feedback in order to grow professional skills.
Willing to follow Aullwood/Audubon safety procedures and enforce those safety precautions as necessary.
Strong work ethic, self-motivated, enthusiasm for youth and teaching.
Must be comfortable around bodies of water.
Have a flexible and adaptable personality.
Able to work productively in a team environment as well as independently.
Able to show respect for others of all ages, races, gender, etc., as well as respect for nature and the outdoors.
Able to work in all weather conditions, including being outdoors for extended periods of time in heat and humidity
Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Must have transportation to and from work.
Able to walk on trails, hills, and uneven terrain. Be able to run, sit, stand, grasp, lift, move, walk, push, reach, climb, and pull for short and extended periods of time.
Willing to learn CPR and First Aid.
Willing to follow Audubon’s policies, including inputting payroll information by required deadlines.
Must be at least 16 years old by May 31, 2025.
EEO Statement
The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.
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