JOB TITLE:                              Summer Camp Naturalist
DEPARTMENT:                      Voyageur Environmental Center
REPORTS TO:                          Branch Director
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:        Full-Time Seasonal

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Plan, direct, and implement programs focused on nature studies and environmental knowledge. Leads groups of 12-40 youth at a time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create a safe, fun, educational, engaging environment utilizing camps natural environments where personal goals are aimed for and met
• Possess a passion for working with children and youth, be able to lead responsibly and be a positive role model in character and actions
• Lead activity sessions during the week that focuses on and develops camper’s enthusiasm for the outdoors. These include, but not limited to, lake and pond studies, aquatic invertebrates, invasive species, animal studies, forest study, nature excursions, and fishing
• Maintains the camps “nature classroom”
• Supervises the camp garden and recycling and composting program in conjunction with food service
• Inventories and properly stores all outdoor and nature education equipment
• Position may include teaching spring and fall outdoor education programs to school groups
• Maintain a safety conscious attitude in performing duties and provide physically and emotionally safe environment for all campers
• Participate in staff training and all required meetings. Must be familiar with all camp policies and procedures.
• Assist in other camp operation areas (program, food service, maintenance, office) as needed and maintain a positive team attitude
• Assist with clean-up daily and at the end of the camp session
• Assist with programming needs for outside rental groups and day camps that utilize the facility
• Assist with programming needs off-site at other BGC-TC clubs and events as assigned by Program Director or Branch Director
• Other tasks assigned by Program Director and Branch Director to fulfill the mission of VEC
• As an overnight camp, the Naturalist may be required to sleep in cabins to provide overnight supervision.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:   

• Minimum age for this position is 18.
• Must be an active team member.
• Good interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Live on-site during the weeks when camp is in session (8-12 weeks) primarily in the cabins with campers, occasionally in staff housing.
• At least 6 months to 1 year of experience working with youth in a child care setting, learning environemnt, or simular.

PREFERRED: Two or more years of experience working with youth in a camp, club, or other outdoor recreational setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is located at Voyageur Environmental Center, a 100+ acre outdoor facility with over a mile of trails over hills and through forests and an active waterfront on Little Long Lake. This position has a significant amount of outdoor work and individuals must be able to be outside in all kinds of weather. 

Individuals must be able to climb stairs, lift at least 50 lbs., be able to stand for long periods of time, walk moderate distances, move objects, reach for objects, and bend/twist at the waist.

This is a moderately stressful position that requires the candidate to be in good physical and emotional health.

TO APPLY:

In you would like to apply for please submit your cover letter and resume through an online application at http://boysandgirls.applicantstack.com/x/openings - Click on the appropriate job opening title. This posting will remain open until filled.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.