Camp Chewonki’s activity program is designed to deliver the Chewonki Foundation’s mission through skill building, team development, self-reflection, and healthy risk taking. The Activity Heads are responsible for preparing and facilitating lessons, coordinating a team of discipline-specific instructors, and keeping activity equipment and areas safe and well-maintained. Each activity has discipline-specific skills and related requirements for the activity. While Activity Leader’s primary responsibility is instruction in their area of expertise, camp provides a dynamic workplace environment that requires creativity, flexibility, and a team player approach. Activity Leaders are expected to role model this approach to many hands make light work.

The focus of Natural History at Camp Chewonki is to instill in campers a sense of wonder and empathy for the world around them. Campers practice the skills of observation, exploration, and identification in a series of fun and educational activities. This program is designed to develop lifelong environmental stewards who are kind and considerate to wildlife and their fellow humans. The Activity Head is responsible for training and supervising staff during activity time as well as teaching lessons and activities.

Position Title: Activity Head – Natural History
Employment Category: Category H/Seasonal
Permanent/Temporary:  Seasonal
Reports to: Camp Director & Activity Coordinator
Exempt/Non-exempt:  Exempt
Benefits Eligible: No

APPROXIMATE 2021 DATES AND SALARY RANGE:

Position Start Date: June 12, 2021
Position End Date: August 16, 2021

Starting Salary: $2575 (salary increases with increased experience)