Environmental Education Specialist – Camp Kingfisher

Position Overview

The Environmental Education Specialist leads the development and implementation of the hands‑on environmental education program at Camp Kingfisher. The Environmental Education Specialist is responsible for developing content, training counselors, and managing schedule development.

All staff at Camp Kingfisher are hired to:

• lead campers as a positive, caring role model
• provide campers with fun, positive outdoor learning experiences
• help campers grow and learn through challenges

• Create curriculum, Science Exploration Activities, elective skill times, and programming that is both age appropriate and congruent with each weekly theme
• Develop and supervise all aspects of group schedules including checking counselor schedules for conflicts and content, and coordinating with camp administrative staff and CNC staff
• Assist with orientation and on‑going training of camp counselors in the area of Environmental Education
• Maintain high standards of health, cleanliness, and safety in all activities, most specifically in regard to wildlife, camp program supplies, shared resources, and libraries
• Run weekly scheduled planning meetings for counselors to develop schedules and ongoing training in the area of EE
• Support program areas as requested and needed
• Complete additional duties as assigned
• Attend weekly staff & specialist meetings
• Contribute to verbal/written evaluations and communication as requested
• Keep track of and record hours worked, requesting director’s approval for any additional hours prior to work

• Willingness to work outdoors during the summer season
• Must be able to lift over 20 pounds
• Valid driver’s license or state‑issued

• Experience (and passion for) teaching or working with children and adults
• Extensive relational and managerial skills with children and adults of all ages
• 3 years of experience in planning and leading environmental education, natural history, education, childcare, or camps.
• Environmental education knowledge base and interpretation skills
• Wildlife handling experience preferred, especially with CNC
• Current tetanus shot or willingness to obtain one
• Current First Aid/CPR certification, course provided