Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, PT Environmental Camp Counselor

Schedule Candidate must be available to work from May 26 to July 31, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Responsibilities Plan, organize, and conduct environmental camp sessions for summer camp children; ensures safety of all participants. Schedule, prepare, and present indoor and outdoor educational programs and activities. Train and oversee Counselors In Training (CIT). Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Prepare, organize, and maintain data, documentation, and reports regarding the summer camp program. Related Tasks Assure proper guidance and supervision of participants. Takes attendance, performs regular child counts. Maintains control over participants and administers discipline as needed. Models promptness, manners, language, appearance and safety for camp participants. Interacts positively with campers and parents; ensures compliance with safety policies and procedures. Handles and cares for live specimens including reptiles and marine specimens collected while fishing / seining. Inventories, maintains, cleans, stores and recommends purchase of all camp equipment and supplies. Performs other tasks as directed. Knowledge of General knowledge of flora, fauna and ecosystems indigenous to South Florida, particularly the dune, coastal hammock and mangrove communities. Skilled in Microsoft Office programs. Operating and troubleshooting with computers, video and audio equipment. Maintaining control over a group of children, and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to Prepare and maintain records and reports. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants, and the general public. Develop, schedule and conduct lectures/presentations, new programs, crafts and/or activities related to the environment. Follow directions, work as a member of a team and independently. Qualifications Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, plus college level course work in education, environmental or biological sciences, ecology, conservation or similar natural science preferred. Experience working with young children required. Experience in fishing, snorkeling and canoeing required. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with the public and public speaking preferred. CPR and First Aid certification preferred but not required. Special Requirements Must be available to work weekends and holidays. Post-Offer Background Requirements Level II Background Check. Employment Verification. Drug and Alcohol Screen. #J-18808-Ljbffr City-of-Boca-Raton,-Fl