Time Commitment: June 5 - August 30, 2023
This full-time seasonal position includes one week of staff training (June 5-9), eleven weeks
of summer camp (June 12-August 25), and three days of camp clean up (August 28-30).
Educators must be available from 8:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday, as camps run from
8:30am-3:30pm on weekdays. Opportunities for planning and prep will be built into the
weekly schedule.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of this position is the planning and delivery of experiential nature
programs for campers ages 4-10 years old. Environmental educators are responsible for the
physical and emotional well-being of the children in their care and are expected to facilitate
a welcoming environment that is safe, inclusive, and fun for all participants. Additional
responsibilities include:
● Overseeing a group of 8-10 children throughout their one-week camp session.
● Designing hands-on activities that take into account camper ages, interests, and
abilities.
● Assessing group dynamics and applying appropriate behavior management
techniques.
● Collaborating and communicating with other camp leaders.
● Following and enforcing all camp policies, including covid safety protocols.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will be able to manage a full-time weekly schedule, work well in a team
environment, communicate effectively with colleagues, and represent ALNC in a
professional manner. Flexibility, initiative, the ability to problem solve, and a sense of humor
are a must.
Required:
● Experience working with children in formal and/or informal educational settings.
● Basic understanding of child development and some level of experience supporting
young children socially, emotionally, and behaviorally in small group settings.
● Respect, concern, and excitement for the natural environment and a demonstrated
ability to share those things with others.
● Ability to plan and implement fun, enriching, and engaging activities for children.
● Ability to maintain auditory and visual contact with children in your care at all times.
● Ability to work outside in all summer weather conditions.
● Certification in First Aid/CPR (ALNC will provide this training for those who need it).
● Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
● Successful candidates must pass a background check and fingerprint screen.