Summer Camp Counselor Job at The Great Basin Institute, Reno, NV

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  • The Great Basin Institute
  • Reno, NV

Job Description

Seeking 6 Summer Camp Counselors for 11-week AmeriCorps positions beginning on Monday, May 30th, 2022 and extending through Friday, August 12th, 2022. Camp Counselors will assist Summer Naturalists with the implementation of Great Basin Institute at Galena Summer Exploration Day Camp;
Beginning the week of June 13th, 2022 and extending until August 12th, 2022. Each week of day camp will last 5 days (Monday-Friday); programming begins at 9:00 a.m. each day and ends at 5:00 p.m. All curriculums are standard-targeted with themed activities which center around the unique natural setting of the Galena Creek Regional Park. Camp themes relate to the natural and cultural-history of the area including topics like animals, plants, ecosystems, geology, survival, conservation, and more;
Camp Counselors will assist Naturalists to facilitate camp programming, supervise participants and enforce Center rules, lead engaging games and crafts, guide hikes in the park, and oversee exploration-time and play. Camp counselors will work to facilitate memorable outdoor programming that safely engages youth in the natural world;
Camp counselors may be asked to assist with general community outreach at the Galena Creek Visitor Center including hosting the Centers front desk, facilitating toddler and homeschool programs, leading guided nature hikes in the park, assisting with special events, and more;
Assist Summer Naturalists with the implementation and delivery of effective environmental science education curriculum in the field every day for youth between the ages of 8 and 17- prepare to teach 5-10 educational lessons per week; on occasion, deliver virtual youth programs.
Assist in the preparation and delivery of program curriculum at Galena including all 8 weeks of Summer Exploration Day Camp and community-outreach programs.
Lead summer camp games and crafts, support daily guided hikes, supervise exploration and free play, and other camp activities.
Ensure the safety of Galena Creek Visitor Center program participants by enforcing and following all GBI COVID-19 safety policies and procedures, and general program/park rules.
Prepare for teaching and educational facilitation in order to deliver clear, well-organized activities that are professional, thematic, engaging, cohesive, and appropriate for the activity and audience;

And other duties as assigned.
This is an AmeriCorps position. A living allowance will be given and an education award will be given upon completion of the AmeriCorps Service contract.
Employment Type: Contractor

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, Summer work, Remote job, Outdoor, Monday to Friday,

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