The Nature Center at Greenburgh is a non-profit nature preserve set on 33 beautiful acres in the heart of lower Westchester County in Scarsdale, New York. We are looking for passionate and energetic education fellows to provide a fun, safe experience for summer campers. This is a camp position unlike any other. You will create a sense of wonder for the future environmental stewards of the world. Fellows will assist staff with groups of 16 rising 1st-5th grade campers.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead & supervise outdoor activities for campers aged 1st-5th grade
- Prep and participate in daily activities such as forest walks, pond exploration, scientific experiments, live animal presentations, arts and crafts, storytime, and more
- Handle animals from our live animal museum, such as lizards, rabbits, snakes, turtles, doves, insects and more
- Attend 1-week training prior to the start of camp to learn & understand proper protocols
- Mediate camper-to-camper conflicts that may arise
- Perform light first aid as necessary
- Monitor camper health and maintain daily medical log
- Report any notable concerns to lead staff
Desired Qualifications
- Current college student or recent graduate studying science, education or other related field
- Must be 18 or older
- Experience working with children in a camp or other educational setting
- Comfortable handling a variety of live animals including small mammals, barn animals, reptiles, and invertebrates
- Able to be on your feet for long periods of time in various weather conditions
- Passion for education or environmental science
- Must be available Monday – Friday from June 22nd – August 28th
- Include a cover letter and resume with your application
Final offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check that may include employment history, national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and a driving check.
At the Nature Center at Greenburgh we value all employees and job candidates as unique individuals, and we welcome the variety of experiences they bring to our company. As such, we have a strict non-discrimination policy. We believe everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage everyone to apply!
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected Hours: 30-40 per week
To Apply: Send an email to education@naturecentergb.org with your resume and a cover letter.