Primary Responsibilities

• Train as a Naturalist Teacher, sharing your learning with students and participating in ongoing, regularly scheduled workshops and weekly staff planning meetings

• Design and deliver standards-aligned environmental education experiences for a diverse population of student participants in our multi-day residential and day programs 

• Serve as a role model for positive community engagement and responsible environmental behaviors

• Ensure safety and well-being of program participants and OEC team members using sound judgment and applying appropriate decisions by following safety protocol and reporting incidents, near misses, or possible hazards

• Assist in the maintenance of all program supplies, equipment, and facilities

• Comply with all Glen Helen Association policies and represent the OEC in a professional manner at all times

• Share in the daily and weekly responsibilities at the Outdoor Education Center and complete other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

To qualify for the Naturalist Teacher Internship program, an individual must be able to perform each primary responsibility. The Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center aims to make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary responsibilities. 

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If you are interested in and passionate about our work, please do consider applying, even if you do not meet all the requirements; we would still like to hear from you and learn about how we can make this field more accessible to all. 

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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.

 

Requirements

• Minimum two years of undergraduate course work or associate's degree

• Demonstrate a respect and affinity for children 

• Demonstrate a passion for the natural environment

• Commitment to equity and inclusion

• Willing to live in community and work closely as a team

• Willing to be mentored and receive feedback

• Applicants must be able to commit to the full duration of the program, from the beginning of training through the conclusion of the Outdoor School term 

• Proof of Vaccination against COVID-19

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

• Applicants must be able to successfully complete First Aid, CPR, and AED training (to be provided on-site)

 

Physical Demands

Naturalist Teacher Interns are required to regularly stand for long periods of time and walk up to 5 miles per day on uneven terrain, while carrying a 25-lb backpack in all weather conditions.  Naturalists must be able to verbally communicate and have visual abilities that allow them to deliver programs safely.

 

Compensation

• $400 weekly stipend, paid bi-weekly

• Housing: private bedroom, shared bathroom, kitchen, common space, and laundry

• Meals during training days and when school groups are on site

• Intensive mentoring from OEC staff and ongoing professional development experiences

• Training to handle and teach with reptiles and birds of prey 

 

To Apply: 

Please complete an Application (found here: https://glenhelenecocamp.campbrainstaff.com/) - you will be asked to answer several questions and upload three references, this creates 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