What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR position at National Audubon Society?
Overview :
The National Audubon Society is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects birds and the places they need today and tomorrow. We work throughout the Americas towards a future where birds thrive because Audubon is a powerful, diverse, and ever-growing force for conservation. Audubon has more than 700 staff working across the hemisphere and more than 1.5 million active supporters.
North America has lost three billion birds since 1970, and more than 500 bird species are at risk of extinction across Latin America and the Caribbean. Birds act as early warning systems about the health of our environment, and they tell us that birds and our planet are in crisis. Together as one Audubon, we are working to alter the course of climate change and habitat loss, leading to healthier bird populations and reversing current trends in biodiversity loss. We do this by implementing on-the-ground conservation, partnering with local communities, influencing public and corporate policy, and building community.
Audubon is committed to a culture of workplace excellence, where our talented and diverse staff are deeply engaged with a strong sense of belonging. The birds Audubon pledges to protect differ in color, size, behavior, geographical preference, and countless other ways. By honoring and celebrating the equally remarkable diversity of the human species, Audubon brings new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout the hemisphere.
Position Summary :
To safely, execute Bent of the River (BOTR) Programs for children ages 5-14. Seasonal Educators will be needed for approximately 9 weeks over the course of the summer (1 week of training, 8 weeks of camp) Tuesday through Friday for training, Monday through Friday, for 7.5-8 hours per day.
This role is on-site based out of our Bent of the River Audubon Center in Southbury, CT.
Compensation : 16.00-$18.00 / hour
Essential Functions :
- Planning and executing each weeklong camp / program session for their small group of children, including teaching discovery hikes, pond explorations, live animal programs, nature crafts, and games, setting up and cleaning up each days activities.
- Create, prepare, and deliver 8 weeks of nature, science, and conservation-based curriculum for assigned age groups centered on weekly themes.
- Create a meaningful experience for summer program participants while teaching an appreciation and respect for the natural environment.
- Counselors must keep good communication with the Educator to report bathroom usage (for cleaning purposes,) possible sick campers, as well as other camp communication as required.
- Deep cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, materials, tables, chairs, and other items used during the day will be expected at the end of each camp day or as needed.
- Summer programming will primarily be 100% outdoors, except for thunderstorms or other potentially dangerous hazards.
- Perform all other duties deemed necessary by the Camp Director to further the mission of BOTR and Audubon.
- Educators will help with other aspects of a nature center, such as contacting camp parents by phone or email, photocopying, or more.
Qualifications and Experience :
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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Salary : $16 - $18
