Join Our Team at Schrader Environmental Education Center!

Are you passionate about the environment and love working with kids? The Schrader Environmental Education Center, part of the Oglebay Institute, is on the lookout for enthusiastic, temporary, part-time, nonexempt Day Camp Counselors.

Pay Rate:  $11.00/hourly

PRIMARY FUNCTION 

Nature Day Camp Counselors develop, organize, and facilitate Nature Day Camp programming; ensure the well-being of camp participants; and maintain outstanding quality in the efforts of the Environmental Education department as it relates to the department’s mission statement and vision. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Desire and ability to work with children outdoors 

2. Good character, integrity, adaptability, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control 

3. High school graduate or equivalent; collegiate coursework in education, science and/or environmental education preferred 

4. At least 18 years of age 

WORK ACTIVITY

Physical Demands: Must be able to walk, stand, and move around for extended periods, as well as lift and carry equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds.

Environmental Conditions: Work primarily outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, rain, and humidity.

Communication: Strong verbal communication skills required to interact with children, parents, and team members effectively.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop and implement daily structured environmental and nature education lessons which increase awareness of the natural world, and develop habits that lead to good environmental stewardship as part of the Nature Day Camp curriculum (including rain plans) 

• Ensure the safety and well-being of camp participants and other departmental staff 

• Effectively communicate with the public and parents about Nature Day Camp activities 

• Accurately sign-in and sign-out campers in accordance with Oglebay Institute policies 

• Maintain program equipment and storage areas; tidy all areas used at the end of each day; return program equipment to proper areas after each week of camp 

• Complete the work of the department in accordance with the general policy, aims, and objectives of OI. 

• Consult with departmental personnel on the goals and objectives associated with Nature Day Camp 

• Communicate job-related issues and/or the need for assistance with job-related issues to the Assistant Director or Director 

• Interact with the public with a cheerful and positive attitude, solve guest’s problems and complaints in an appropriate manner, and maintain harmonious working relationship with fellow employees 

• Attend in-service training and staff meetings as required 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

HOURS 

Camp is held during the summer months. COUNSELORS MUST BE PRESENT, WITHOUT ABSENCE, for the entire duration.  Counselors are required to invest the time necessary to produce exceptional results during the camp session. 

(Pre-arranged leaves must be approved by the director prior to camp training). 

 Oglebay Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB CODE: 20250128_OISEEC