Connecticut Audubon Society
Summer Camp Counselor
The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Coastal Center at Milford Point camp is a ten-week, nature-rich summer day program, for children ages 5-11. Each week of camp has a specific outdoor theme that will be the guide for the curriculum for this summer. Counselors will support teaching staff during hands-on activities, games, hikes, coastal nature explorations, arts and crafts while fostering a fun learning environment and developing a lifelong love of nature.
Responsibilities:
- Teach children ages 5 to 11 during 6-hour camp days.
- Support teaching staff in daily activities.
- Implement behavioral management techniques to maintain classroom expectations.
- Foster a safe, fun, and welcoming learning environment for campers.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must be over 18 years of age.
- experience working with children and/or natural history.
- Ability to work outdoors in varied terrain and weather conditions.
- Experience working with exotic and wild animals a plus (Turtles, crabs, invertebrates).
- First Aid/CPR certifications a plus.
Salary is hourly, $17 an hour, 37.5 hours a week (8:30 – 4:00).
All applicants subject to a background check as per Connecticut Audubon policy.
Work Location: In person
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To apply please send resume, cover letter, and 2-3 references to:
Maggie Watson
Assistant Camp Director
By e-mail to [email protected]
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on environmentaljob.net Job Board.
To apply please send resume, cover letter, and 2-3 references to:
Maggie Watson
Assistant Camp Director
By e-mail to [email protected]
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on environmentaljob.net Job Board.
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