Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver environmental education experiences for campers each week

  • Write lesson plans that align with camp description

  • Implement a variety of age and ability appropriate activities in the natural environment of the preserve

  • Lead Trail Groups from Monday morning to Friday afternoon

• Monitor campers during their stay at camp to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all children attending Ecocamp

  • Comply with all health, wellness, and emergency procedures

  • Report safety and maintenance concerns to the appropriate personnel

  • Act as a role model for campers and fellow staff

• Participate in and lead recreational activities and evening programs

• Serve night rotations in cabins, from 1-4 nights each week, depending on camp

• Support overall camp operations through some daily and weekly responsibilities (primarily cleaning and sanitation of activity spaces and participation in weekly staff planning meetings)

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Benefits

• $450 weekly stipend, paid bi-weekly

• Housing for 8 weeks of camp + 1 week of training

• 15 meals/week (weekday breakfast, lunch, and dinner) including accommodations for dietary restrictions and allergies

• Opportunity to strengthen teaching and naturalist skills

• Freedom to create activities and learning opportunities based on personal passions and interests

• Opportunities to work with our turtles and snakes, and learn about birds of prey at our Raptor Center

• Position may qualify for academic internship or Co-op credit. 

Qualifications 

• Demonstrate a respect and affinity for children 

• Demonstrate a passion for and connection to the natural environment

• Previous experience communicating and interacting with children individually and in a small group setting preferred

• Effective verbal communication skills and ability to communicate clearly, compassionately and diplomatically with a wide range of audiences (campers, parents, GHA staff and volunteers, etc.)

• Willing to live in community, work closely as a team, and act as a positive role model for campers

• Applicant must be patient, hardworking, flexible and able to react well under pressure

• Willing to be mentored and receive feedback

 

Requirements

• Minimum - 18 years of age

• Ability to hike uneven terrain; most work associated with this position will occur outdoors in all weather 

• First Aid and CPR certification must be completed prior to beginning employment.

• Must be fingerprinted and pass a FBI/Ohio BCI criminal background check prior to the start of training 

 

To Apply
Please complete an application (found here: https://glenhelenecocamp.campbrainstaff.com/ ) - you will be asked to answer several questions and upload three references to create your applicant profile. Once completed, you will have further access to upload a cover letter and updated resume to complete your application. 

 

Please contact Sarah Cline, OEC Director, with any questions: scline@glenhelenassociation.org, 937-767-7648

 

The Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center does not sponsor work visas, thus, in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.