Overview
Deliver top-notch educational programs for youth through Nature Day Camps while supporting and promoting the mission of Seattle Audubon.
Location of Work: Magnuson Park in Northeast Seattle, with weekly travel to Seattle-area field trip sites selected by Seattle Audubon (transportation or mileage reimbursement provided.) Some weeks may include secondary site – Kruckeberg Botanical Gardens in Shoreline. Meetings and/or training may be held at the Seattle Audubon office, 8050 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115.
Commitment: Full time, seasonal: 10 weeks between June 26 – September 1, (includes one week of training/set-up, 9 weeks of camp, and breaking down camp at the end of the summer).
Hours from 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m., Monday through Friday during camp.
Compensation: $20-$21 per hour DOE
Position Summary:
Teach age-appropriate ecology, cultural, and art education activities to children between the ages of 6-12. Field groups range in size from 10-12 campers. Lead educational lessons, games, and team-building activities with your assigned field groups to foster a fun and respectful camp spirit.
Supervise campers while on field trips, conduct regular head counts, and be aware of safety measure while out in public places.
Assist with curriculum and systems development, create activity materials, and help train interns and volunteers. Act as a mentor to volunteer high school students assigned to your group. Assist with camp set-up, breakdown, and cleanup according to weekly theme. Treat materials and natural specimens with respect; assist with inventory and packing as needed.
Maintain an inclusive childcare setting by working with all participants to tailor each camp day that results in a fun and engaging camp learning environment. Monitor camper and staff safety and comfort; assist with health care and First Aid as needed; respond to accidents and emergencies appropriately.
Adhere to all health and safety guidelines put forth by Seattle Audubon Nature Camp, including materials sanitation procedures, personal health and symptom checks, and protocols related to ensuring the health of all participants. All staff must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Medical and religious exemptions accepted.
Benefits
Staff discount at the Seattle Audubon Nature Shop
A fee waiver for one Seattle Audubon class
Optional enrollment in employee-paid, supplemental insurance (short-term disability, critical care, cancer)
CPR/Frist Aid Certification provided at no cost
Qualifications:
Requires BA/BS in science, education, or related field and/or experience working with children in an informal education or camp setting.
First Aid and CPR certification required by start of work. (Seattle Audubon will provide certifications to those who need them at no cost.)
Preferred Skills:
Prior camp and/or teaching experience is preferred. Bonus skills such as art, storytelling, music, and writing are highly desirable, as is enthusiasm for learning about PNW ecology.
About Seattle Audubon
Seattle Audubon advocates and organizes for cities where people and birds thrive. Seattle Audubon is Washington State’s oldest environmental conservation organization and recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. We maintain a current staff of 13 and reach a local membership base of approximately 2,800 households. Our current strategic plan, Cities at the Center, focuses the organization on five goals within three core themes: urban conservation, equity, and resilience.
