Camp Counselor

Employment Type: Part-Time/Seasonal

Start date: May 31, 2018

End date: July 20, 2018(see details below, includes July 2-6 nonpaid break)
Apply by: February 28, 2018 (Roles may fill prior to deadline)

Reports to: Youth Education Coordinator
Salary: $12.00/hr.

Trees Atlanta is a nationally recognized non-profit citizens' group that protects and improves Atlanta’s urban forest by planting, conserving, and educating. Founded in 1985, Trees Atlanta works tirelessly to address Atlanta’s tree loss, protect its forests, and create new greenspace. Empowered by its wonderful community of volunteers, Trees Atlanta serves the metro Atlanta area, and has grown to become one of Atlanta’s most widely known and supported non-profit organizations.

Job Description

Trees Atlanta seeks individuals with experience working with youth (elementary and middle school age) in classroom and outdoor settings in a teaching/coaching role. The summer Camp Counselor will:

  • Be responsible for leadingoutdoor and indoor classes and activities.
  • Ensurea fun, adventure-filled, and safe summer experience that creates positive memories for budding environmental stewards (campers) alongside the TreeHouse staff and volunteers.
  • Assist in creating a fun blend of environmental education, and lots of outdoor exploration on the Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum and local parks and greenspaces.
  • Teach environmental lessons (many based on STEM/STEAM principles).
  • Set up and organize materials according to lesson plans.
  • Supervise and guide campers at all times.
  • Ensure camper safety during all activities and excursions.
  • Leadoutdoor activities (e.g., bike rides, tree ID, orienteering, art, tree planting, invasive removal & mulching, etc.).

Requirements

  • College graduate or currently matriculated
  • Prior experience as a youth summer camp counselor
  • Knowledge of tree and plant identification, life sciences, orienteering, and arts & crafts preferred
  • Must be able to ride a bike and supervise campers on bikes - you mustbring your own bike and helmet
  • Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively on a team
  • Able to interact with campers, parents, and others in an empathic, polite manner
  • Dependable and highly contentious with time and task management
  • Preferred: Experience teaching students 1st - 6th (environmental education, science, STEM/STEAM is a strong plus)
  • Preferred: Certified in First Aid and CPR
    Physical Requirements
  • Physically capable of active days outdoors in various weather conditions with exposure to summer sun, heat, cold, inclement weather, and natural habitats, including animals and/or insects
  • Must be a confident and safe bike rider able to ride several miles each day of camp
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs repetitively

Candidates meeting the requirements listed in this job posting, particularly teachers or student teachers focused on primary/middle school grades and environmental education, are encouraged to apply early.

Hours & Compensation:

This is a temporary, Part-Time position. Each camp week requires a 40-hour commitment. Camp Counselors must work all days indicated from start to end date. These dates include mandatory training days, 6 weeks of camp, and one unpaid week break (July 2 – 6). Workdays are Monday through Friday. You will work 8-hour shifts during camp hours (7:15 am to 5:15 pm). Final schedules will be set upon hire.

To Apply

You will report to work at Trees Atlanta - TreeHouse(112 Krog Street, Suite #7, Atlanta, GA 30307) and will work in various locations in and around the Atlanta BeltLine, BeltLine Arboretum, and short field trips in the city.

Please send resume to Colby ith “Camp Counselor” in the subject line of your email.In your cover letter, please tell us about a favorite outdoor or camp memory.