Environmental Educators Job at South Carolina Waterfowl Association, Pinewood, SC

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  • South Carolina Waterfowl Association
  • Pinewood, SC

Job Description

Position Summary: Environmental Educators provide all programming for students and teachers during their Camp Leopold stay. Start Date: August 16th, 2025

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Lead students and chaperones through daily programs including class instruction, outdoor activities, adventure courses, meal times, clean-up, and night lessons
  • Daily care and frequent handling of animal ambassadors, mainly reptiles and waterfowl
  • Develop course curriculum and activities
  • Prepare facilities & vehicles for upcoming trips and events
  • Perform maintenance on facilities & vehicles as needed
  • Maintain high standards of safety and health in all activities for campers
  • Model professionalism. Serve as a positive role model to campers and staff. Strictly adhere to general camp procedures and practices including: safety, sportsmanship, appropriate behavior, following schedules and cleanliness
  • Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, all-camp activities and camp functions
  • Ensure that the Counselors-In-Training assigned to your cabin/area receive meaningful and relevant experiences
  • Provide a positive atmosphere for campers and staff, by demonstrating enthusiasm, excitement and energy during camp activities
  • Provide outstanding and consistent customer service to all camp guests
  • Attend staff meetings and trainings
  • Assist campers and staff in following emergency procedures (fire, evacuation, illness, injury, etc.) as needed
  • The ability to have fun
  • Complete all other duties as assigned by the Camp Leadership Team

Required Qualifications:

  • Currently certified or willing to become certified in First Aid/CPR, Zipline, and low ropes course before camp (will be provided if needed)
  • Successful participation and completion of staff training prior to beginning of camp
  • Ability to observe camper behaviors, assess its appropriateness and apply appropriate management techniques, as well as enforce appropriate safety and emergency procedures to the situation
  • Proven ability to deal effectively with people at all levels of responsibility; strong interpersonal skills; possess high degree of integrity
  • Ability to take initiative, be flexible, use sound judgment, and work harmoniously with others
  • Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities
  • Proven skills in communication, organization, and human relations
  • Willingness to work with diverse populations
  • Possess enthusiasm, passion, and initiative for connecting youth with the outdoors
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of responsibility
  • The ability to work nontraditional hours and in adverse weather conditions; flexibility
  • The ability to professionally represent Camp Leopold and SCWA
  • Possess a valid Driver's License
  • Knowledge of fauna and flora of southeastern US ecosystems and management (preferred)
  • Experience with: Animal keeping and handling skills, canoeing, musical skills, field research, and other outdoor skills are all a plus (preferred)

  • Education and Experience:
  • Possess or be working towards a bachelor's degree ○ Preferably in education, ecology, forestry, biology, wildlife, conservation, natural resources, or other related fields
  • Has 1-2 years of experience working with children in an outdoor setting
  • Demonstrated leadership and management skills

Physical Requirements:

  • Lead and participate in recreational activities which may include running, throwing, kicking & shooting
  • Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental weather and program threats, as well as maintaining constant supervision of campers, staff, and volunteers
  • Ability to lift and/or maneuver weights of up to 35lbs
  • Physical ability to respond to emergency situations and follow procedures.
  • Endurance including: prolonged standing, bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching
  • Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities
  • Requires daily exposure to the sun, heat, insect and animals 

Benefits:

  • housing provided
  • $525 a week

Job Tags

Outdoor, Long distance, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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