NATURE CAMP NATURALIST

About the Organization

Seattle Audubon leads a local community in appreciating, understanding, and protecting birds and their habitats. Seattle Audubon is Washington State’s oldest environmental conservation organization and recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. We maintain a current staff of 14 and reach a local membership base of approximately 2,800 households. Our strategic plan, Seattle Audubon 20/20: Sharpening our Focus, has articulated growth in all program areas – environmental education, community science, urban habitat conservation, and coalition building and engagement.

Position Purpose

Deliver top-notch educational programs for youth through Nature Day Camps while

supporting and promoting the mission of Seattle Audubon.

Location of Work

Magnuson Park in Northeast Seattle and/or Explorer West Middle School in West Seattle,

with weekly travel to Seattle-area field trip sites selected by Seattle Audubon

(transportation provided). Meetings and/or training may be held at the Seattle Audubon

office, 8050 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115.

Qualifications

Requires BA/BS in science, education, or related field and/or experience working with

children in an informal education or camp setting. Prior camp and/or teaching experience

is preferred. Bonus skills such as art, storytelling, music, and writing are highly desirable,

as is enthusiasm for learning about PNW ecology.

First Aid and CPR certification required by start of work.

Commitment

Full time, seasonal: 11 weeks* between June 15 – August 28, (includes one week of

training/set-up, 10 weeks of camp, and breaking down camp at the end of the summer).

* We are offering four weeks of camp in West Seattle. If you prefer to only work in West

Seattle (1 week of training + 4 weeks of camp), please indicate this in your application.

Hours from 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m., Monday through Friday during camp.

Compensation

$16.50-$17.25 per hour DOE

Position Summary:

Teach age-appropriate ecology, cultural, and art education activities to children between the ages of 4-15. Field groups range in size from 8-12 campers. Lead educational lessons, games, and team-building activities with your assigned field groups to foster a fun and respectful camp spirit.

Supervise campers while on field trips, conduct regular head counts, and assist in loading and unloading vehicles.

Assist with curriculum and systems development, create activity materials, and help train interns and volunteers. Act as a mentor to volunteer high school students assigned to your group. Assist with camp set- up, breakdown, and cleanup according to weekly theme. Treat materials and natural specimens with respect; assist with inventory and packing as needed.

Maintain an inclusive childcare setting by working with all participants to tailor each camp day that results in a fun and engaging camp learning environment. Monitor camper and staff safety and comfort; assist with health care and First Aid as needed; respond to accidents and emergencies appropriately.

Benefits

Staff discount at the Seattle Audubon Nature Shop A fee waiver for one Seattle Audubon class

Experienced and nature-loving coworkers committed to providing awesome nature experiences for all camp participants

Optional enrollment in employee-paid, supplemental insurance (short-term disability, critical care, cancer) Optional access to rental housing directory within the Seattle Audubon community

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Seattle Audubon to administer advertising, selection, employment, compensation, promotion, training, layoff, recall, and benefits at all levels without regard to race, sex, gender identity, color, creed, national origin, age, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, physical abilities, protected veteran status, mental or sensory disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Seattle Audubon strictly prohibits any sexual, racial or other forms of discrimination prohibited by law. Seattle Audubon’s new strategic plan was developed with an organization-wide lens of equity, inclusion, and broad engagement. Women, people of color, LGBTQ, and other applicants from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

To Apply

Please email a cover letter, resume, and list of references, combined in one pdf document, to jobs@seattleaudubon.org. For more information, visit our website: www.seattleaudubon.org. Now accepting applications; interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.