Point Reyes National Seashore Association

Point Reyes Summer Camp
Clem Miller Environmental Education Center

Naturalist Intern/Counselor

Description: The primary functions of this position are to assist with guided natural history and environmental education programs, meal time supervision, free time activities, and cabin supervision for children attending Point Reyes Science and Nature Summer Camp. This is a residential, weekday environmental education camp for children ages 7-16.

Background Information: The Clem Miller Environmental Education Center, home of Point Reyes Summer Camp, is close to one of the finest beaches in Point Reyes National Seashore. This overnight summer camp for boys and girls ages 7-16 explores the rich coastal environments and diverse habitats of one of the country's most beautiful National Parks.

Qualifications:

  1. Enjoy working with children and have an interest in working with them in the outdoors.
  2. Ability to carry 50 pound backpack up to 8 miles per day over rugged terrain.
  3. General knowledge of first aid techniques and CPR with current certification.
  4. Enjoyment of the out-of-doors, creativity, enthusiasm, flexibility, self-motivation,and a sense of humor.
  5. Knowledge of ecological concepts.

Salary: $225 - $265/week
Housing: fulltime; weekend housing included
Board: program
Benefits: This position offers the applicant the opportunity to

  1. work with experts in the field of environmental and outdoor education,
  2. gain work experience in environmental education,
  3. live and work in a National Park setting, just 2 miles from Limantour Beach

Deadline: open until filled, apply ASAP
Available: June 17 - 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