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Job Posted
June 8, 2022
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Interns will work with 4th and 5th grade youth, their parents, and teachers to provide hands-on, outdoor experiences and lessons that satisfy Next Generation Science Standards while prioritizing safety and environmental stewardship.
Summary
A full-time, temporary position at one of four 4-H camps in Kentucky serving as an on-site environmental educator for overnight field trips. Fall season runs from August 22nd, 2022 to November 4th 2022. Monthly salary plus room and board provided.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 18 years of age or older
- Environmental Education experience (preferred)
- CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (preferred)
- College experience (preferred)
Supervisor: Camp Director or Program Coordinator
Benefits: $1,450+ monthly; meals and housing
Length of Employment: Seasonal (August 22nd, 2022 to November 4th, 2022)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare lesson plans, gather resources and materials, organize program areas, and teach environmental educational classes that meet the needs/requests of school groups and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
- Develop and facilitate various night programs such as: night hikes, recreational games, and campfires.
- Interns will collaborate with the camp director to prepare and conduct an environmental project that meets the needs of the camping program and the interests of the student. Interns will be responsible for completing the various components related to the approved project (research, organizing resources, written plans, etc.)
- When groups are not on site, interns will be involved with maintenance and stewardship of the camp facilities, such as: invasive species eradication, wildlife management, clearing trails, organizing classroom areas, etc…
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain a good working relationship with co-workers, Camp Director, Program Coordinator, UK Extension Staff, volunteer leaders, students and others.
- Report to supervisor any needs or problems occurring during the environmental season.
- Keep working areas clean and free from safety hazards.
- Provide supervisor with an end of season inventory and status report of all resource material, teaching aids and equipment associated with area of expertise.
How to apply:
Click on the link below:
https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/387117
or visit ukjobs.uky.edu and search job requisition number: DU09043
or visit www.4hcampjobs.com and click the "Fall Environmental Education Camp Intern" link