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Created	04/10/2024
Date expired	04/30/2024
Reference	239386099
Country	United States
State	Connecticut
City	Sharon
Zip	06069
Salary	-
Sharon, CT Full time Posted 17 Days Ago JR82 Position Summary To safely execute Sharon Audubon Center’s Summer Nature Programs for children in K-6th grade, along with the Seasonal Educator and other Seasonal Camp Counselors. Each Summer Camp Counselor will be needed approximately 11-12 weeks over the course of the summer (early June through mid-August) Monday through Friday, for an estimated 7-8 hours per day. Compensation: $16.00 / hour, plus possible housing, if needed. Essential Functions Setting up and cleaning up each day’s activities, planning and executing each weeklong camp session for their individual small group of campers, including teaching discovery hikes, pond explorations, live animal programs, nature crafts and games, and other activities relating to summer camp. Maintain the safety of all campers during their time at Audubon Camp. Maintain positive working relationships with summer campers and their parents and/or guardians, as well as SAC staff and volunteers. Use of basic office equipment such as a photocopier, fax machine, telephones, digital camera and simple outdoor recreational equipment, such as pond nets, compasses, etc. Qualifications and Experience Must work well with children and adults, show respect for all others, nature and the outdoors Enthusiastic about working, even in unfavorable weather conditions, pleasant, reliable and able to carry out simple assigned tasks. Ability to work independently and in a team setting. Strong work ethic, natural history background, self-motivation, on-going enthusiasm, attention to detail, commitment, flexibility, ability to work with sound judgment under pressure in changing situations, a desire to learn, excellent time management, and the ability to work well with others and with children. Counselors must show respect for others of all ages, race, gender, etc., as well as respect for nature and the outdoors Enthusiastic about working, even in unfavorable weather conditions, pleasant, reliable and able to carry out simple assigned tasks with minimal supervision. Must have a ride to and from the Audubon Center each day for work. Environmental Education experience and local natural history knowledge is preferred. Previous experience teaching in a camp setting preferred. Must be aware of COVID-19 guidelines and SAC safety procedures and the ability to enforce those safety precautions. Must have the ability to walk all major trails of the Sharon Audubon Center and on uneven terrain Must be able to run, sit, stand, grasp, lift, carry, walk, push, reach, climb and pull for short and extended periods of time. Able to work outdoors in the heat of summer. EEO Statement The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search. Accessibility Statement The National Audubon Society endeavors to keep our careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Accommodations@audubon.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. Audubon’s state programs, nature centers, chapters, and partners have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action. Since 1905, Audubon’s vision has been a world in which people and wildlife thrive. Audubon is a nonprofit conservation organization. PI239386099
Employer	National Audubon Society

Summer Camp Counselor, Sharon, Connecticut

The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.

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