Environmental Education Instructor

Spend your spring in the sunny Carolinas! Positions are available for you to join an enthusiastic staff of instructors at the Environmental Education Center at YMCA Camp Thunderbird. We offer up to 24 different classes in Outdoor and Environmental Education that give children the chance to learn about the environment in a fun and positive atmosphere at camp.

The Environmental Education Center at YMCA Camp Thunderbird is located on the beautiful shores of Lake Wylie, SC. The camp is about 15 miles south of Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities: 

Instructors will lead lessons and activities such as aquatic ecology, forest ecology, compass, astronomy, high and low ropes. Instructors will also have opportunities to lead evening programs, assist in curriculum development, conservation projects and staff training. There are also opportunities to become high ropes head facilitators.

Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a BS/BA in Environmental Education, Biology, Education, Outdoor Education, or related field and an interest and enthusiasm for youth and outdoor work!

Compensation: As a member of the EEC staff you would be an instructor/naturalist starting at $240/ week with paid housing and meals, plus a $22/week insurance stipend and a free membership with the Charlotte YMCA. You would start our spring season beginning as soon as possible until May 21, 2010, with potential summer and fall employment available.

Internships available as well! Applicant must be pursuing a degree in the above mentioned fields. Interns earn $175/week with paid housing and meals plus a free membership with the Charlotte YMCA.

If you LOVE to work outside, have a sense of humor, enjoy working with children and being part of a team, know how to PLAY and have fun, join us!

To Apply:

Please send your cover letter, resume and 4 references (email preferred) to Annie Gresko.

Environmental Education Center at YMCA Camp Thunderbird
5 Thunderbird Lane
Lake Wylie, SC 29710

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