Summer Nature Camp - Assistant Teacher

The Belle Isle Nature Center, a facility of the Detroit Zoological Society, holds nature-based summer day camps for children in Detroit. We seek motivated, dynamic individuals who want to make a difference and share nature with youth in a summer day camp setting. Camp takes place on Belle Isle, near downtown Detroit.

The chosen candidate must be available to work the entire camp season, from June 17 to August 16, 2024, Monday through Friday.

Programs are held primarily outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions. All candidates must attend one week of staff training prior to the start of camp (June 17 - 21, 2024) and be available for all weeks of camp programming from June 25 - August 16, 2024).

Working Conditions
Work is conducted both inside and outside and may include work in adverse weather with the outside environment, heights, and exposures. The position involves exposure to all types of weather, air conditioning, and heating systems. The regular work schedule will include weekends.
Physical Requirements
This position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping for extended periods. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The employee must be able to lift and move 25-40 pounds.
The individual must be able to perform the job's essential functions satisfactorily with or without accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Just as we value and celebrate biodiversity, the DZS celebrates the diversity of our human community. We are committed to ensuring that our programs and facilities are fully accessible to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all.