Camp Educator Internship
The Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) is seeking passionate and dedicated people who are excited to lead 3-6 year old youth in outdoor discovery, rooted in salmon education.  Camp Educator Interns will be responsible for co-leading groups of up to 12 campers in outdoor programming including nature exploration, movement games, stories, arts and crafts, and songs based on the unique needs of the group each week as part of our emergent learning curriculum. Camp Educator Interns will gain teaching and youth leadership skills, along with professional skills to benefit professional career pursuits.

The dates of this position are June 16 – August 22, Monday – Friday. This includes a mandatory 1-week orientation at the beginning of the position term along with approximately 15 paid hours of mandatory paperwork to be completed asynchronously before June 16.

Weekly hours will vary and will feature a rotation of teaching 5-6 weeks of half-day camp (7:30am – 1:30pm) and 2-3 weeks of full-day camp (7:30am – 4:00pm).

Hours are based on enrollment. If select weeks have low enrollment, Interns are not guaranteed hours for those weeks.

Each intern will be granted up to 1 scheduled week off during the Internship period.

About NSEA
NSEA engages our community to recover wild salmon for future generations. Achieving our mission requires the collective work, involvement, and commitment of our community.  At NSEA we work every day to expand the consciousness of our local community to include our streams and the salmon that do and could inhabit them. We are dedicated to providing Whatcom County residents with hands-on experience in restoration and the tools to act as stewards to salmon habitat.  We believe that when we begin to understand ourselves as citizens of our watersheds, the vision of sustainable wild salmon runs can become a reality. Our growing community of volunteers, students, and donors provides momentum as we work together to ensure that Whatcom County will be home to wild salmon for generations to come.  For more information, please visit our webpage: www.n-sea.org. At NSEA, we strongly encourage candidates of all racial and gender identities, cultural and economic backgrounds, and of any sexual orientation to apply for employment and service opportunities. NSEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.

Facilitate Camp Keystone Programming   Estimated 90% of time

• Setup and prepare for camp daily
• Lead campers in programming based on the unique needs of each group
• Teach lessons built into weekly lesson plans
• Ensure safety of campers at all times
• Practice responsible group management to ensure campers are engaged
• Clean up after camp daily, including sanitizing equipment and bathrooms
• Team teach with fellow Camp Educators
• Communicate necessary information to Education Manager, Education Coordinators, and parents

Program Planning and Professional Development  Estimated 10% of time

• Develop engaging activities and curriculum tailored to the unique needs of each week’s group of campers
• Work collaboratively with fellow Camp Educators to plan for upcoming weeks
• Attend professional development workshops to gain skills in a variety of topics
• Assist with facility needs
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Enthusiasm for working with young children
• Able to monitor and ensure camper safety at all times
• Dependable with strong passion for NSEA’s mission
• Able to work independently and on a team
• Able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Able to stand, walk, lift and bend for up to 8 hours a day in all weather conditions
• Available to work Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm

Desired Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish
• Experience teaching youth 3-6 years old
• Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions

Compensation:
This is a seasonal, part-time position, 29 - 39 hours per week depending on teaching half or full day camp and contingent upon camp registration.

Compensation includes a rate of pay of $18.66/hour.
Employees earn 1 hour of sick leave per 40 hours worked.