Temp: Student - Arlington Echo Apprenticeship

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Annapolis, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A youth apprenticeship for high school students. Arlington Echo offers students the opportunity to gain experience in the field of environmental education. Students will receive 450 hours of paid on-the-job-training by assisting the Camp Directors in supervising campers and leading activities during a four to seven day summer camp experience at our Outdoor Education Center during several weeks throughout the summer. The requirement for the remaining hours will be met by supporting fourth grade environmental literacy programs in the fall, either during the school day or during the evening for overnight programs. Each of the summer camps has a different age range and program emphasis. Students will assist the Camp Directors and Counselors in providing campers a fun and safe week of camp during the summer, and support fourth grade staff in the delivery of environmental literacy programming in the fall. This is an opportunity for young adults to learn management and leadership skills through the lens of environmental literacy. Tasks may include setup and break down of activities, assisting with supervision of campers/students, and ensuring camper/student safety.

Requirements

• Must be a students at an AACPS high school required.
• Ability to work as a team member with other counselors and adult staff members.
• Responsible, friendly, enthusiastic, patient and willing to learn.
• Participation in counselor training
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in working with children in a group setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists and works directly with the Camp Directors and Counselors in planning and leading activities for the campers.
• Supervises campers throughout the day and night if applicable.
• Organizes the set up and break down of necessary equipment and materials needed for instructional programs and activities.
• Assists in developing instructional materials and activities for use in the outdoor education program.
• Directs and oversees dining hall meal procedures to assure proper meal atmosphere and behavior.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees