Nature Day Camp – Counselor<\/p>\n
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Pay Rate:\u00a0<\/strong>Starting at $14.00 hr<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Schedule:\u00a0<\/strong>Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week; weekend and occasional evening work may be required.\u00a0THIS POSITION WILL RUN JUNE 1-AUGUST 21, 2026<\/strong>. There is the potential for a contract extension if organizational need requires it.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Education and Experience Requirements:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u25cf High school diploma or GED is required.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u25cf At least one (1) year of college-level course work in biology, natural history, earth science, elementary education, or related fields is highly preferred.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u25cf Previous experience communicating and interacting with children individually and in a group setting preferred.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u25cf The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their experience and competence in oral and written communication, and will be familiar with Michigan plants, animals, and their ecology.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u25cf Fenner Conservancy reserves the right to utilize equivalencies where deemed appropriate with regard to education and experience requirements.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u25cf Knowledge of general ecology.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u25cf Knowledge of outdoor skills such as camping, hiking, birding, fishing, and other similar topics.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u25cf Knowledge of the principles and practices of group communication.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u25cf Knowledge of general office procedures and policies.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u25cf Skill in the use of various pieces of office equipment.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u25cf Skill in facilitating groups of children in an outdoor setting.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u25cf Ability to develop interpretive programming for day campers.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u25cf Ability to supervise and direct volunteer assistants.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u25cf Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u25cf Ability to effectively teach children about environmental topics.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u25cf Ability to proactively identify tasks that need to be accomplished and work independently to ensure their completion.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Physical Capacity Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n This position requires the ability to walk, speak, hear, lift, carry, finger dexterity, and visual acuity. It also requires the ability to lift 10 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, if necessary, for individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential job functions of the assignment.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Environmental Conditions of Position<\/strong><\/p>\n The work associated with this position will occur in both the office environment and the outdoor environment in all kinds of weather and in uneven terrain.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Essential Position Functions<\/strong><\/p>\n Under the direct supervision of the Education Director, the Nature Day Camp Counselor will undertake the following responsibilities:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Programmatic (90%)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u25cf Development and delivery of environmental education programs for Nature Day Camp participants\u00a0<\/p>\n \u25cf Operate and assist with daily camper admission and registration procedures.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Administrative (5%)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u25cf Janitorial, clerical and office duties\u00a0<\/p>\n \u25cf Opening, staffing, and closing the Nature Center, as well as various types of computer work\u00a0<\/p>\n \u25cf Provide assistance to the public in person, on the phone, and via the internet\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Other Duties as Assigned (5%)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u25cf This Position Description does not include all tasks that may be completed in this position. 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