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
