Imagine wandering through luscious woodlands up in Julian enjoying the beauty of nature this summer. Would you like to temporarily get away from your daily routine to help campers experience new outdoor sensations? If so, we may have an opportunity for you!

• Camp Whispering Oaks - Features a sports field and basketball court tucked amongst oak and pine trees, unique stargazing venues, abundant wildlife and a small, close-knit camp community. Campers choose from programs focusing on science and space, outdoor skills, sports, theater and the arts. Campers and staff sleep in fully enclosed indoor cabins with electricity and paved, lighted pathways winding through native manzanita, oak and pine trees.

Your Role:

As the Nature & Science Specialist, you will be empowered to develop and deliver nature and environmental activities that are safe, fun and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities while reflecting the Girl Scout commitment to stewardship of the natural environment. Surrounded by beautiful nature, you may be required to sleep in cabins with campers.

• Develops and delivers a nature education and environmental program that is appropriate for the age and ability of the campers and uses the camp’s natural environment
• Provides and creates environmental education resources for campers outside of direct program; including all camp recycling, composting, etc.
• In conjunction with Farm and Garden specialist, responsible for garden and animal care and programming
• Responsible for set up, inventory, while maintaining nature and environmental resource materials that are easily accessible and usable by camp staff
• Assists in the general operation of camp as assigned by the camp director or program director
• Maintains clear and positive written and verbal communication with all internal and external clients
• Observes all safety precautions and complies with all council rules, policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties, as assigned

What’s in it for you:

• Make a difference in the lives of girls that will last for a lifetime
• Opportunity to share your passion and enjoy being out in nature
• Build lifelong friendships with the camp team
• Become the coolest and most influential person in the campers’ lives
• Gain problem solving, team building, communication, and mentoring skills

Compensation: $84.00 - $95.00 daily rate. Includes Room and board and meals.
Experience and Skills:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Able to work the full Summer camp season - June 24th - August 14th
• Ability to work with children and staff of different ages
• Demonstrated training in and knowledge of nature, environment and outdoors
• One year camp experience and/or at least one class or workshop training in environmental education
• One year environmental work experience is preferred
• Must be willing to work in an outdoor setting and live on camp premises during the summer
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or able to obtain certification before the first day of work
• Valid drivers’ license, proof of insurance and access to reliable transportation (Daily and/or occasional travel may be required. Must be comfortable driving narrow, winding mountain roads with passengers in mini or cargo vans)

This is a temporary seasonal employment opportunity.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions*
From: Girl Scouts San Diego