Essential Position Functions: The primary responsibilities of the Camp Counselors will be to support the Camp Directors in themed nature and science education and camp programming for children.
The Camp Counselors will:
- Facilitate learning for a group of campers that includes:
- Weekly themed outdoor activities
- Educational and recreational games
- Field investigations
- Assist in the oversight of the safety of students during activities
- Assist in collection of program assessment and evaluation data
- Be able to work outdoors, during hot weather, cold weather, and all conditions, in vigorous and athletic situations
- Possess boating, fishing, hiking, first aid, and other outdoor skills
- Be able to confidently share experiential learning opportunities (identifying local flora and fauna, climate, habitat, and other natural interpretive opportunities encountered at Helen McCabe Park and around Washington State)
Required Skills and Qualifications
The successful candidates will:
- Be dependable, self-motivated, and well-organized
- Have experience working with kindergarten-11th grade students preferably in a camp or outdoor learning environment
- Be able to manage outdoor learning experiences, identify any safety concerns, and comply with relevant safety policies
- Be in possession of a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and a reliable vehicle
- Be able to pass a criminal background check to work with youth
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience or education in Environmental Education, Science Education, correlated field
- First aid and CPR certification (training is offered)
- Have or be willing to attain lifeguarding certifications
- Experience in camp environments – either as a camper or as a counselor
- Teacher orstudent working to achieve a teaching degree
- Spanish language proficiency preferred
Position Duration, Schedule, & Benefits: This is a 7-week seasonal position that begins on June 16, 2025 and ends August 2, 2025 (August 4 for Mountaineers). Seasonal Camp Counselors earn a weekly summer salary of $740. Returning staff are eligible for a raise. KEEN is not able to offer health care benefits or paid time off at this time; however, every employee in the State of Washington is entitled to 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
To Apply: A complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references emailed to keen@keenetwork.org
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with a priority date of February 15th, 2025. Interview scheduling of applicants will begin in March.
