Fall Environmental Educator – Resident Camp
Listed on 2026-06-19
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Education / Teaching
Environmental Science -
Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Environmental Science, Outdoor / Nature
This short-term educator position in a residential camp setting supports the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania (ASWP) partnership with the Fox Chapel Area School District (FCASD).
The program rents the location of Camp Allegheny in Stoystown, Pennsylvania in the beautiful Laurel Highlands/Allegheny Mountain area of Somerset County. Educators work outdoors with small groups of fifth-grade students, their teachers, and high school students who serve as camp counselors. The camp program is a core part of the FCASD fifth-grade Science and Social Studies curricula.
Educator duties include:- Leading engaging environmental education lessons and activities in outdoor/trail settings
- Helping to train and mentor high school students serving as camp counselors
- Leading campfires, and group activities/games
- Supervising student daily routines, and managing program materials and supplies
- Maintaining a positive, safe, and healthy experience for all participants.
September 8 until October 9, 2026. Room and board provided on-site throughout employment period. Most weekends off except September 12-13.
Qualifications:Required
- Employment contingent on obtaining background clearances as required by the state of Pennsylvania (fees reimbursed) in a timely manner
- Degree in environmental or outdoor education, education, environmental studies, natural sciences, or related field, or prior relevant experience
- Ability to work well with all ages (upper elementary, high school, adult) and in teams
- Willingness to work outdoors in a rural/natural setting in varying weather conditions
- Positive, flexible, and creative attitude
- Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills
- Knowledge of, or interest in ecology and regional history
- Must enjoy autumn in the Laurel Highlands on Allegheny Mountain!
- First Aid/CPR (if not current, training will be provided)
Employment term includes one week of training/prep work, 3 weeks of camp. Most weekends off except September 12-13. Room and board provided onsite throughout the term.
Compensation: $3,955 for the term. Additional compensation is available for cabin supervision duties.
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