Nature Program Counselor at Summer Camp

Do you love nature? Are you interested in inspiring a passion for nature in campers grades 3-8 at an overnight summer camp in the beautiful rolling hills of the Driftless Area of Wisconsin? Let the forests, creek, lake and fields of our gorgeous camp be your classroom this summer!

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide experiences for campers to develop a relationship with nature by leading educational activities that increase knowledge of the natural world around them.

POSITION AVAILABILITY: This position is an onsite, overnight position and must be available the following dates:

Staff Orientation: the week of June 14 (exact date TBD) - June 24

Session 1: June 27 - July 8

Session 2: July 11 - 22

Session 3: July 25 - August 5

Teen Camp and Camp Clean-up: August to 8 - 13

Family Camp: August 14 - 16

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Live in a cabin with a co-counselor and 8 campers, and provide active supervision and attention to the physical and emotional wellbeing of campers during all on-duty hours.
• Provide age and ability appropriate activities focusing on nature, ecology, and sustainability and conservation, utilizing pre-approved curriculum.
• Complete participation notes and attendance notes daily for all campers who attended nature activities.
• Communicate with co-counselor and supervisor appropriately to balance responsibilities as a program instructor with responsibilities as a cabin counselor.
• Actively participate in camp programming outside of Nature programming, including evening activities, camper choice time, theme days, bus duty, and more.
• The main objective of the nature program is to nurture a love of nature through 1) developing a sense of place and comfort with natural space and 2) raising awareness of issues impacting the environment and actions we can take to improve and sustain it.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• This position is compensated at a rate of $700 per week, pre-tax.
• Summer seasonal staff are paid on a bi-weekly basis and are classified as exempt, seasonal employees.
• This position is eligible for a $50 weekly bonus for valid lifeguard certification during weeks worked.
• All meals are provided during camp sessions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• A belief that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and coaching from supervisor and make necessary adjustments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers to achieve program objectives.
• Ability to live with, support, and work with all camper age ranges at camp.
• Commitment to being punctual and adhering to a schedule provided by camp leadership.
• Possess strong communications skills and apply them with coworkers and supervisors, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive staff and camper information when necessary.
• Ability to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment and able to embrace change and be flexible.

EDUCATIONAL, CERTIFICATIONS, & LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 and/or have a high school diploma/GED before the position start date to apply.

REPORTING AND RELATIONSHIPS

• The Nature Program Counselor will report to a Program Coordinator with direction from the Assistant Director of Programs and a Village Coordinator.

See full position description and apply at: https://peakinitiative.bamboohr.com/careers/233.

Pay: $700.00 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50 - $700