Job title Summer Camp Educator Intern

FTE/status 32-40 hours per week

Reports to Education Director

Pay rate Stipend (details at end of description)

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Job purpose

The Summer Camp Educator Intern position is an opportunity to learn under the supervision and guidance of experienced environmental educators. In this role, the Summer Camp Educator Intern will assist with the planning and delivery of WRI Youth Summer Camps. This position is responsible for the safety, enjoyment, and education of summer camp campers entering grades 1-6. WRI Summer Camps are structured to spend their days outdoors. This position works as a teammate to other WRI youth summer staff, volunteers, and interns and reports directly to the WRI Education Director.

This is a seasonal intern position. The Summer Camp Educator Intern will work 32-40 hours/week mid-June through mid-August. Specific start and end dates will be determined based on intern availability and school calendar.

Duties and responsibilities

• Act as field group instructor during camps

• Develop curriculum and activities for camps

• Ensure physical and emotional health and safety of all participants

• Assist other WRI staff as needed

• Assist and support volunteers and high school interns

• Operate and maintain lab and field equipment

• Set up and clean-up activities and facilities

• Collaborate with education staff

Qualifications

The candidate must be self-motivated, outgoing, reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively with co-workers, kids, parents, and community members.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Experience in environmental, experiential, and/or outdoor education

• Relevant experience in teaching youth in a formal or informal capacity

• Demonstrated commitment to stewardship, conservation, and connecting youth to nature

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and community

• Ability to be flexible and adjust quickly to changing circumstances

• Ability to get to Wenatchee River Institute

• Professionalism with adults and parents

• Current First Aid & CPR certification

• Pass background check 2

Preferred qualifications include:

• Knowledge of Central Washington flora & fauna

Working conditions

WRI maintains a positive work environment allowing staff to work in various locations and have flexibility in scheduling depending on workload and programming. Employees are expected to dress and act in an appropriately professional manner at all times while representing WRI, use good judgement and make sound decisions in the absence of specific directions. The majority of work will occur between the hours of 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, though on occasion this position may require work outside of these times.

Physical requirements

The Summer Camp Educator Intern will regularly be working with WRI staff, students, and volunteers in an outdoor setting. Candidates must be physically fit and capable of strenuous work on uneven terrain. Candidates must also have the ability to work in variable weather conditions (heat, rain, snow) and have adequate personal outdoor clothing to ensure comfort.

Direct reports None.

Compensation

Private room in shared house on the Wenatchee River. Walking distance to WRI. Utilities included (no internet). Stipend of $200/week (paid twice: once in the middle of the internship and once at the end)

To Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references to:

Rebecca Ryan

Email: rryan@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org

Mail: PO Box 2073, Leavenworth, WA 98826

Call (509) 548-0181 ext. 2

Applications will be accepted until position(s) are filled. First application review will be June 1, 2021.