SUMMER EARTH ADVENTURES COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (CIT)
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Overview:

The National Audubon Society is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects birds and the places they need today and tomorrow. We work throughout the Americas towards a future where birds thrive because Audubon is a powerful, diverse, and ever-growing force for conservation. Audubon has more than 700 staff working across the hemisphere and more than 1.5 million active supporters.North America has lost three billion birds since 1970, and more than 500 bird species are at risk of extinction across Latin America and the Caribbean. Birds act as early warning systems about the health of our environment, and they tell us that birds and our planet are in crisis. Together as one Audubon, we are working to alter the course of climate change and habitat loss, leading to healthier bird populations and reversing current trends in biodiversity loss. We do this by implementing on-the-ground conservation, partnering with local communities, influencing public and corporate policy, and building community. Audubon is committed to a culture of workplace excellence, where our talented and diverse staff are deeply engaged with a strong sense of belonging. The birds Audubon pledges to protect differ in color, size, behavior, geographical preference, and countless other ways. By honoring and celebrating the equally remarkable diversity of the human species, Audubon brings new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout the hemisphere.

Position Summary:

To safely implement Aullwood Audubon Programs for children ages 4-12. Camp Counselors in Training (CiT)

Camp Counselors will be needed for approximately 11 weeks over the course of the summer which will include one week of intensive training and ten weeks of camp. Candidates should be available from June 3 through August 9, 2024. Training occurs the week of June 3. Camp runs 4-8 hours per day from June 10 August 9, 2024. The work schedule is Monday Friday, 40 hours/week. Summer camp staff will be subject to any CDC, State or local, or Audubon guidelines for Covid-19 safety.

This role is on-site at Aullwood Audubon, Dayton Ohio.

Compensation:

$16.00-$18.00 / hour

Essential Functions:

Assisting Summer Earth Adventure Camp Counselors in the following:

• Assist Camp Counselors with writing and implementing camp lesson plans, executing each weeklong program session, setting, and cleaning up each days activities including but not limited to helping to lead outdoor discovery hikes, conducting pond explorations, and facilitating nature crafts and games.
• Keeping track of campers during the day and maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere for campers.
• Help campers resolve conflicts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working with children: initiating group activities, playing games, babysitting, child minding, etc.
• Willing to learn how to de-escalate conflict among campers.
• Willing to learn Audubons COVID-19 guidelines and safety procedures and enforcing those safety precautions, if necessary.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, enthusiasm for working with children of all ages.
• Able to be flexible.
• Is a good listener.
• Able to work productively in a team environment.
• Counselors in Training must show respect for others of all ages, race, gender, etc., as well as respect for nature and the outdoors.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Must have transportation to and from work.
• Able to walk on trails, hills and uneven terrain. Be able to run, sit, stand, grasp, lift, move, walk, push, reach, climb and pull for short and extended periods of time.
• Able to work outdoors in the heat of summer, while wearing a mask, if required.
• Willing to learn CPR and First Aid.
• Willing to follow Audubons policies, including inputting payroll information in a timely manner.
• Must be willing to have temperature checks performed each day and receive COVID-19 testing per Audubon policy, if required.
• Must be at least 16 years old or above on May 31, 2024.
• Candidates preferred to be available from June 3 through August 9, 2024

EEO Statement:

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

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