Nature Program Counselor

Kellogg PEAK Initiative • Boscobel, WI

6d • $700 - $700 • Onsite

About The Position

Provide experiences for campers to develop a relationship with nature by leading educational activities that increase knowledge of the natural world around them.

Requirements

• A belief that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and coaching from supervisor and make necessary adjustments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers to achieve program objectives.
• Ability to live with, support, and work with all camper age ranges at camp.
• Commitment to being punctual and adhering to a schedule provided by camp leadership.
• Possess strong communications skills and apply them with coworkers and supervisors, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive staff and camper information when necessary.
• Ability to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment and able to embrace change and be flexible.
• Must be at least 18 and/or have a high school diploma/GED before the position start date to apply.
• Staff are required to actively participate in all camper activities, including water-related activities.
• Staff must be ready for new experiences and maintain a consistent level of energy all summer long.
• Position requires standing, stooping, sitting, walking long distances on uneven terrain (5+ miles a day), and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds with or without assistance.
• Staff must be able to work outside in a nature setting for sustained periods of time without air conditioning.
• Staff must be able to walk and perform activities in the dark in an outdoor, nature setting.
• Staff must be able to sleep in a tent outdoors.
• Staff must be able to eat in a dining hall setting with 100+ people.
• Staff must be able to eat family style meals in a dining hall for 3 meals a day.
• Staff must be able to reside in shared housing on the LVC overnight camp property in Boscobel, WI starting with staff training in June and ending after the last camp program lets out in mid-August.
• Staff must be able to live and sleep in housing with campers.

Responsibilities

• Live in a cabin with a co-counselor and 8 campers, and provide active supervision and attention to the physical and emotional wellbeing of campers during all on-duty hours.
• Provide age and ability appropriate activities focusing on nature, ecology, and sustainability and conservation, utilizing pre-approved curriculum.
• Complete participation notes and attendance notes daily for all campers who attended nature activities.
• Communicate with co-counselor and supervisor appropriately to balance responsibilities as a program instructor with responsibilities as a cabin counselor.
• Actively participate in camp programming outside of Nature programming, including evening activities, camper choice time, theme days, bus duty, and more.

Benefits

• This position is compensated at a rate of $700 per week, pre-tax.
• This position is eligible for a $50 weekly bonus for valid lifeguard certification during weeks worked.
• All meals are provided during camp sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees