Point Reyes National Seashore Association

Point Reyes Summer Camp
Clem Miller Environmental Education Center

Assistant Director

Program Description: Clem Miller Environmental Education Center, Point Reyes National Seashore, California
(On the coast, 90 minutes north of San Francisco)

Program Type: Residential

Brief Description of Duties:
Help oversee residential summer camp operations; including organization, implementation, and maintenance of summer camp program, camper development, staff development, good public relations with parents. Help supervise 14 teaching staff, oversee health office, schedule campers and staff. Plan and conduct natural history and environmental education programs for Point Reyes Nature Science Camp. This is a residential, weekday environmental education camp for children ages 7-16. Evening work and driving of camp vehicles with children is required.

Job Duration: Seasonal, Summer
Job Status: Full-Time

Summary of Qualifications:

  1. Academic background in natural history, science or environmental education.
  2. Strong leadership ability, dynamic and effective teacher, positive role model.
  3. At least 2 years teaching experience in residential environmental education.
  4. First aid techniques and CPR with current certification (higher level certification(s) and experience a plus).
  5. Clean driving record and willingness to apply for commercial driving license.
  6. Ability to carry 50 pound backpack up to 8 miles per day over rugged terrain.
  7. Enjoyment of the outdoors, creativity, enthusiasm, flexibility, self-motivation, and a sense of humor.

Salary: $550- $650/week

Housing: Provided Full Time
Meals: Provided During Program Only

Deadline for Application: Open Until Filled
Start Date / Job Period: Start between June 2 - 17 through August 16, 2008

Procedure: Send completed application (print one at http://www.ptreyes.org/camp/campjobs.htm), cover letter and resume

Contact: Scott Wolland
Address: Point Reyes Summer Camp, Pt. Reyes National Seashore Association, Pt. Reyes, CA 94956
Telephone: 415-663-1224
Fax: 415-663-8174
Email:
Website: http://www.ptreyes.org/camp/index.html