| Description |
IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
| The Environmental Education Specialist develops and provides exciting, fun, age appropriate environmental activities for campers. |
• Develops a wide variety of environmental education experiences for day and resident campers
• Plans and teaches age- and developmentally-appropriate activities focusing on ecology, sustainability, LNT camping, and other facets of environmental education
• Focuses on teaching campers how they can positively impact their environment
• Correlates lesson plans with the theme for each camping program, and ensures that program matches camp brochure descriptions
• Ensures all programs meet Safety Wise and ACA guidelines and standards
• Develops environmentally-related activities as needed for All Camp events
• Schedules patrols to come to the environmental center
• Participates in the planning and implementation of all-camp activities
• Serves as a role model and guides campers in appropriate behavior, language, attitudes, and activities
• In-services staff in environmental activities they can do with their campers
• Is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in environmental education center, to include keeping all areas free of hazards
• Maintains written inventory of program supplies, and advises the Assistant Director when supplies are running low
• Keeps records and reports as requested, to include daily lesson plans
• Serves as a member of the Service Team
• Strives to function as an effective member of the camp staff team by:
o maintaining excellent communication between campers, parents, and staff;
o participating in staff and Service Team meetings, program meetings, and other meetings;
o taking an active role in the continual evaluation of campers, programs, and staff.
• Other duties as requested by the Camp Director |
• Minimum age of 21 years
• A belief in, adherence to, and a willingness to promote the beliefs and philosophies of GirlScouting and the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania.
• Acceptance of all people and the ability to live and work with girls and adults of all races, religions, and nationalities
• Willingness to share skills and learn new skills and philosophies
• Excellent physical and mental health, abundant energy, and a sense of humor
• Maturity and good judgment
• Love of people and the ability to put their needs above her own
• Excellent communication skills, and a willingness to work as part of an effective camp staff team
• Strong organizational skills, and attention to recordkeeping details
• Current certification by the American Red Cross in Responding to Emergencies
• Current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification
• Strong background Project WILD, Project WILD Aquatic, Project WET, or other environmental education curricula
• Knowledge of and ability to teach LNT principles and the American Camp Association’s OLS program |
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