Seasonal Camps Specialist

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY
LandPaths seeks an individual with a passion for building a diverse, healthy and whole community connected with the land. The ideal candidate is driven, energetic and creative; excels in an active work environment, is committed to equity in access to nature, and is passionate about connecting youth to the outdoors. The Camps Specialist will provide implementation of LandPaths’ Camps programs, facilitating a small group of youth at Owl Camp for ages 6-13 and Camp Trillium, our LGBQTIA+ inclusive nature camp for ages 11-14. The Camps Specialist will represent LandPaths in the field at camps, in the office and over the phone to participating families, and at public events in a manner that builds collaboration with families, participants, partners, volunteers, and fellow Camps Specialists to implement Camps in the field.

The Camps Specialist is responsible for implementing all pre/post and day-of-program camps logistics, implementation of immersive nature programming, and safety. This position may conduct overnight outings during the summer limiting workweek hours in accordance with Wage Order 5. The Camps Specialist is responsible for knowing best practices and providing daily reflections on the effectiveness of the program and the response of participants including quotes, photographs and partner and volunteer input.

POSITION DUTIES
 Become trained on specific Camps goals, teaching philosophy, and curriculum
 Work as part of team to facilitate camps programs, including pre-program task of assessing site conditions and preparation, leading large and small groups of camp participants, and recording attendance
 Communicate and coordinate with volunteers and interns in all day-of activities
 Coordinate all field day necessities (weather, gear, logistics, safety)
 Evaluate field day for effectiveness and impact, including quotes, photographs, youth participant, family and volunteer feedback
 Manage all gear needed for program including tracking inventory, storage and maintenance
 Become knowledgeable of LandPaths’ mission, strategic plan, preserves and community programs
 Develop and deepen through active listening and mutual understanding, relationships to engage and expand Camps and volunteer participation, advancing LandPaths’ Camps Program goals

COMPENSATION
This is a seasonal position with earliest start in mid-May (flexible start date); must be available June 8 through August 7. 40 hours a week, up to 54 hours a week per Wage Order 5. Pay for this position is $23 per hour.

Tagged as: Camp Counselors, Camp Staff

Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
A successful candidate will likely have significant experience leading youth programs, including the following qualifications:
 A genuine passion for Youth Nature Camps and for equity in access to nature
 Experience working with youth and teens from diverse backgrounds
 Experience working with LGBQTIA+ and BIPOC youth
 Comfort and confidence outdoors
 Experience leading large and small groups of youth
 Kayaking and canoeing experience a plus
 Detail oriente

Required Skills:

ATTRIBUTES
A successful candidate will embrace LandPaths’ values and culture, including the following:
 Align with LandPaths’ values, inclusive of our commitment to fairness and equity
 Curious; enjoys learning and supporting the work of others
 Works best in busy work environment, managing multiple variables with divergent goals
 Flexible
 Enjoys contributing to a positive work environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must