Ecology & Conservation Director
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Why James C. Justice National Scout Camp?The Summit Bechtel Reserve is a 10,600-acre outdoor adventure and education facility near the New River Gorge National Park, in southern West Virginia. As a Scouting America National High Adventure Base, the Summit offers formative and transformational experiences to young people between the ages of ten and twenty. Justice National Scout Camp hosts Scouts (youth between ten and seventeen) and offers instruction in more than eighty merit badge programs, across areas like aquatics, climbing, S.T.E.M., arts and media, citizenship and life skills, Scoutcraft, and more. Our participants also engage in high-adventure activities, like mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and skateboarding. As a quintessential Scouting experience, Justice National Scout Camp also offers daily flag ceremonies, campfire programs, and a variety of fun camp-wide activities. We are looking for incredible staff members to guide, inspire, and empower the next generation of leaders!Direct ReportScout Camp Program DirectorEmployee Profile and Desired Traits•High level emotional intelligence•Active in team dynamics, conflict prevention/resolution, and identifying customer needs•Cheerful attitude and servant leadership disposition•Dedicated customer service and people oriented•Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn and develop hard and soft skills•Ability to interact with men and women of all ages and maturity levels of staff/customersDuties & Responsibilities•Provide leadership/ management of the Ecology and Conservation, Sustainability, and Fish Camp•Serve as a key member of the Justice Scout Camp leadership team•Provide formal and informal feedback, coordinate logistics, collect program/instructional materials, and serve as a key member of the Justice National Scout Camp leadership team•Instruct, mentor, and engage Scouts (ages 11-17) in ecology, conservation/nature merit badges•Present to and interact with groups of five to twenty Scouts (youth) to transfer knowledge and empower application of skills and concepts•Enter or turn in accurate advancement paperwork in a timely manner•Participate in camp-wide programs and activities (campfires, evening programs)•Manage or assist with the setup, maintenance, and takedown of program and camping areas•Exemplify the principles of the Scout Oath and Law and model Scout Spirit•Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area•Other duties or projects as assigned by full-time and seasonal S.B.R. leadership •Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the S.B.R. Staff HandbookQualifications & Training•Eighteen years of age or older•Comfortable speaking and presenting in front of youth and adults•Previous environmental science, biology, ecology, conservation, or outdoor education preferred•Previous leadership experience and/or Scouting/Summit experience preferred•Leave No Trace Trainer certification required (course provided if needed)•National Camping School Ecology/Conservation certification or ability to obtain•Ability to use Microsoft Teams daily for work-related communication and coordination•Be or become a registered member of Scouting AmericaPerformance Results•Meet or exceed expectations listed on the mid-season and end-of-season performance reviews•Create positive, memorable moments for Scouts (youth) and adult leaders during their visit•Make meaningful connections and build intentional relationships with Scouts and adult leaders•Contribute positively to department and the Summit through input of ideas / improvementPhysical Requirements•Multiple hours of standing, walking, or hiking each day and ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.•Can pass the physical exam and approved for SBR height and weight requirements UniformSummit staff uniformHousing10'x12' platform tent; Staff CampExpected Weekly Hours55+