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Description
~ Located in the northern Piedmont Triad region, picturesque terrain makes Haw River State Park the perfect place to connect with nature. ~
Housed within this natural setting is The Summit Environmental Education and Conference Center, N.C. State Park's first residential environmental education center. Along with environmental education programming, The Summit Center offers conference center facilities for groups ranging in size from 10 to 180. The traditional state park amenities of hiking, picnicking and nature viewing are now available, only a short drive away, at the Iron Ore Belt day use access.
Haw River State Park was authorized by the General Assembly in 2003. The Haw River headwaters area was among 12 sites in North Carolina identified as a potential state park in the system's 2003 New Parks for a New Century initiative. One of the initial acquisitions for the park was a 210-acre retreat and conference center, known as The Summit.
Acquired in 2004 from the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, the conference center was incorporated into Haw River State Park, officially becoming a park in July of 2005. With the continued assistance of public and private conservation partners, the park has grown in size, bringing the current park holdings to 1,425 acres.
The Summit Center office hours are Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm. The Summit Center conference schedule governs the park's weekend and holiday hours. For the security of our guests, all visitors are asked to check in at the front desk before touring the facilities, hiking the trails or fishing. The Iron Ore Belt Access is open seven days a week and keeps seasonal gate hours.
Position Overview
We're seeking dedicated, creative, fun outdoor enthusiasts with high-energy to become Summit instructors. Summit instructors work with children ages 7 to 18 years old. They also facilitate adult groups through teambuilding activities. The Summit offers programming ranging from 1-day experiences up to 3-day/2-night residential stays. Our "classrooms" include several hundred wooded acres, pristine wetlands, a 6-acre lake, and the headwaters of the Haw River.
Why work here instead of another outdoor education center? The Summit is determined to create and maintain the highest standards within the field of environmental education and offers staff training and professional development throughout the year. You will gain outdoor education exprience in Piedmont Wildlife, Animal Adaptations, Wilderness Survivial, Orienteering, Teambuilding, Soils and Wetlands Ecology.
The position is a seasonal position with the NC State Park Systsem. A four-year degree is required.
Compensation / Start Date
- Start date is early February - ending November 19th, 2018, with the possibility of re-hire in February 2019.
- There will be a two or three-week non-paid summer break during the month of July.
- Your employment will include: salary of $10/hr with housing/utilities for only $30 a month if interested.
To Apply
Please click "Apply" below to upload your resume and cover letter to Kathryn Royall or mail to: The Summit Environmental Education Center at Haw River State Park, 339 Conference Center Drive, Browns Summit, NC 27214. Fax: 336-342-0583. Applications accepted until positions are filled.