Position Overview
The Environmental Education Specialist leads the development and implementation of the hands-on 
environmental education program at Camp Kingfisher. The Environmental Education Specialist is 
responsible for developing content, training counselors, and managing schedule development.
All staff at Camp Kingfisher are hired to:
•  lead campers as a positive, caring role model
•  provide campers with fun, positive outdoor learning experiences
•  help campers grow and learn through challenges

Essential Functions
•  Create curriculum, Science Exploration Activities, elective skill times, and programming that is 
both age appropriate and congruent with each weekly theme
•  Develop and supervise all aspects of group schedules including checking counselor schedules for 
conflicts and content, and coordinating with camp administrative staff and CNC staff
•  Assist with orientation and on-going training of camp counselors in the area of Environmental 
Education
•  Maintain high standards of health, cleanliness, and safety in all activities, most specifically 
in regard to wildlife, camp program supplies, shared resources, and libraries
•  Run weekly scheduled planning meetings for counselors to develop schedules and ongoing training 
in the area of EE
•  Support program areas as requested and needed
•  Complete additional duties as assigned
•  Attend weekly staff & specialist meetings
•  Contribute to verbal/written evaluations and communication as requested
•  Keep track of and recording hours worked, requesting director’s approval for any additional 
hours prior to work

Physical Demands and Work Environment
•  Willingness to work outdoors during the summer season
•  Must be able to lift over 20 pounds
•  Valid driver’s license or state issued ID

 

Skills
•  Experience (and passion for) teaching or working with children and adults
•  Extensive relational and managerial skills with children and adults of all ages
•  3 years of experience in planning and leading environmental education, natural history, 
education, childcare, or camps.
•  Environmental education knowledge base and interpretation skills
•  Wildlife handling experience preferred, especially with CNC
•  Current tetanus shot or willingness to obtain one
•  Current First Aid/CPR certification, course provided