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Description
Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a non-profit organization created to engage public support for the park and provide services to enhance public use and enjoyment of the park.
The Conservancy offers a variety of day and overnight camps for children ranging in ages 6-17 in northeast Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Our goal is for campers to learn more about the environment, the arts, themselves and their world. We stress individual growth and group cooperation in residential and day camp settings. Participants will make new friends and take on new responsibilities while building a positive camp community. Join us for an exciting summer, where every week is a new adventure. Please check out the variety of summer camps we offer for youth.
Position Overview:
The Summer Teaching Intern has direct responsibility for supporting programming at the Environmental Education Center and the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park by performing the following:
- Implement the purpose, goals, and objectives of all Conservancy camps and summer programs.
- Teach morning, afternoon and evening instructional units for both day and residential summer camp to youth ages 6-17.
- Teach Jr. Ranger group and/or family programs on various topics (including geology, wildlife, fishing, and Ohio history) to youth, ages 4-12.
- Assist with development and implementation of new programming for residential and day camps.
- Assist the Camp Coordinator with counselor training week and other duties as assigned.
- Serve as Point Person one evening per week for summer camp programs.
- Maintain summer camp and Jr. Ranger program equipment.
- Assist with administrative duties related to summer camp and Jr. Ranger programs.
- Work with National Park Service staff on summer programs when necessary.
- Assist with Conservancy and park-wide programs including, but not limited to Get Up, Get Out and GO!
- Transition between day camp, residential camp, and other summer programs in the park.
- Assist with other duties necessary to the operation of an environmental education center.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in an environmental, arts or education-related field. Experience in environmental issues, science, arts, education and experience working with children is preferred.
Must possess strong communication and problem solving skills as well as have the ability to manage others. Must be able to effectively present information to public groups, particularly campers, families, management and fellow staff. Ability to respond to common inquiries from visitors.
Must possess the ability to work in a team environment as well as operate independently. Enthusiasm, tolerance, creativity and good physical health required. Must enjoy working with youth!
Background/fingerprint check, First Aid & CPR Certification, valid driver's license required.
Term: June 4, 2012 through July 28, 2012. Camp sessions run from June 11th - July 27th.
Compensation: Summer Teaching Intern salary is $275/week. Housing provided in NPS-owned units in Everett during training and camp. Interns may be responsible for onsite, overnight dorm supervision during certain weeks of the summer. Meals are provided when campers are in residence.
Deadline: Deadline to apply is April 30, 2012. Applications are accepted as received.
To Apply:
Please send a completed application including cover letter, resume, application form, 3 reference forms, and college transcripts to Summer Camp Coordinator, 3675 Oak Hill Road, Peninsula, OH 44264. Call or email for more information.