Ecology & Conservation Camp Instructor

Summitbsa; Glen Jean (WV); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Summit Staff Uniform

Job summary

Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia seeks staff to provide high-quality advancement and enrichment experiences for Justice National Scout Camp guests, guiding youth 11-17 in ecology and conservation merit badges, and joining camp-wide activities.

You will mentor groups, manage paperwork, uphold Scout Oath and Law, and live in Staff Camp housing with a Summit Staff Uniform; 55+ hour weeks, with safety and teamwork at the core.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18+.
• Comfortable speaking and presenting in front of youth and adults.
• Preferred ecology/conservation education and/or experience and/or Scouting experience.
• Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening).
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, mentor, and engage Scouts (ages 11-17) in ecology, conservation/nature merit badges.
• Present to groups of 5-20 Scouts (youth) to transfer knowledge and empower application of skills and concepts.
• Turn in accurate advancement paperwork in a timely manner.
• Participate in camp-wide programs and activities (campfires, evening programs).
• Assist with the setup, maintenance, and takedown of program and camping areas.
• Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area.
• Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership.
• Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook.

Skills

Public speaking

Ecology/conservation education

Scouting experience

Background screening readiness

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia seeks staff to provide high-quality advancement and enrichment experiences for Justice National Scout Camp guests, guiding youth 11-17 in ecology and conservation merit badges, and joining camp-wide activities.

You will mentor groups, manage paperwork, uphold Scout Oath and Law, and live in Staff Camp housing with a Summit Staff Uniform; 55+ hour weeks, with safety and teamwork at the core.