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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Assistant Camp Naturalist
Assistant camp naturalists will glean techniques, skills, and hands-on experiences while serving in a supportive role for the group leader (camp naturalists) during nature focused summer camp at Shaver’s Creek. This supportive role includes assisting with group management, leading games/activities, singing songs, reading stories and addressing the needs of campers. Through this experience you will learn how to work well with children outdoors, design activities/games, set goals, and grow through leadership experiences.
Gimme the details, please!
○ Almost all of those hours are outdoors (regardless of weather conditions) with
children and peers on/along narrow dirt trails in nature.
○ Access to bathrooms in stalls depends upon the schedule for the day, but is
typically every 2 or 3 hours.
○ Gear for yourself and activities is carried on you; with or without accommodations (in your backpack or provided
pack basket) and is likely to weigh 10 - 15 lbs.
a half. Over the course of the summer, this translates to about $4300 before taxes.
available; they are filled on need and a first-hire basis.)
June.
○ Training will include certification in First Aid, CPR, AED, and Epi-Pens.
(Certification in advance of training is not needed.)
○ Training time includes peer bonding opportunities, techniques on working with
children, example games/activities, lesson planning guidance, time on the trails,
emergency procedures, and what a day of camp really looks/feels like.
camping on-site and only three times a summer) 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
○ These hours include a staff meeting and limited prep time in the morning, as well
as meetings at the end of the day.
Monday and Friday but be on-site 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with professional development
opportunities, some social time, goal check-ins and other sessions related to
grounding/centering halfway through the program season.
frame. While it is a lot of weeks, it is the way to get the most out of this experience. With
only a subset of that time to learn, grow, try new things, and be with your new camp
friends, folks miss out. In the words of a past part-summer staff member during the last
week of the season “Now I understand why you want people to work the whole summer.”
○ If you absolutely cannot commit to the entire time frame, you must at least be
able to commit to the two full weeks of training and three weeks of program.
○ If there is a specific day or time that you have an important life event (like you are
graduating), we will likely be able to work with you on that. But you must share
that information with us during your interview so we are aware.
What are the benefits of this position?
desirable for all jobs you will ever have: critical thinking, creativity, communication, leadership, problem solving, and adaptability.
on a variety of topics aimed at helping you to develop as a whole person.
What would I need to do for employment before the camp season begins? (Mostly remote)
What would I be responsible for during the days/weeks of camp? (All on-site)
○ You will not be with a group of campers for this week.
○ Instead, time is spent assisting with the first year LIT program observing and
leading or co-leading sessions. Other responsibilities include assisting with
behind the scenes logistics.
○ If busing is available that week, you would ride the bus to/from Shaver’s Creek
each morning and lead program/engage with campers during the ride.
I’m interested! How do I apply?
1) A complete application including a cover letter (explaining why you want to work at Shaver’s Creek summer camp and corresponding skills)
2) Resume (containing past work history or related positions/experiences)
3) List of three references including their name, title, relationship to you, telephone number and email address
This position may require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold.
This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:
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