Job Posting: Summer Environmental Education Coordinator
Get Wild Summer Day Camp
Position Description:
Wildsight Golden is looking for a highly motivated and organized individual to act as a coordinator for the GET WILD! Summer Camp.
The Youth Environmental Education Coordinators’ work will be to develop and run the GET WILD! Summer Day Camp with assistance, and under the guidance of the Branch Manager and the Wildsight Golden Board of Directors. The person will develop a program of activities for the camp that are fun, safe and keep the camp mission as a focus. The camp mission is “ to inspire youth to connect with our community and nature with fun inclusive outdoor activities.”
They will work to plan, coordinate and run the camp, including following the safety plan, volunteer coordination, schedule of activities, weekly out trips, transportation and camp supplies. They will work as a team with and mentor & supervise a camp counsellor to run the camp
The employee will be expected to maintain records, treat all information and materials in a confidential manner, comply with all applicable laws and communicate with parents, board and other staff effectively.
About Get Wild Summer Day Camp:
Wildsight Golden is a non-profit environmental organization whose main goal “is to work to maintain biodiversity and healthy human communities in and around our region”. The GET WILD! Summer day camp provides an environment and outdoor education program for children from ages 6-10. The camp prides itself with its experiential education style, local collaborations and projects.
This summer camp is all about spending the whole day outdoors (rain or shine) and leading children through experiential learning day to day. It’s meant to be super fun and inspiring for both staff and campers, a time to connect with the environment and Golden’s community. The camp staff are meant to foster healthy relationships with campers and guide them in playful days spent with friends.
Requirements:
Must have experience working with children
Must have experience organizing programs
Must have an interest in environmental education.
Assets include:
Holding a driver’s license
First aid training
Outdoor skill certificates
Terms of Employment:
Location is in person in Golden, BC. The work will be performed all around the community including in Area A.
Hours are full time: 35 hours per week, starting June 10 until the end of August (11-12 weeks)
Core hours are 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Monday to Friday
Compensation is $25.25/hour
Special Conditions: If you are selected for this position and are over 18 years of age you must submit a Criminal Record Check to Wildsight Golden by June 27, 2024.
How to Apply: Please email a resume and cover letter to Leslie Adams at Golden@wildsight.ca
For more information about Get Wild! Summer Day Camp, click here