• Assist with the Great Basin Institute at Galena’s Environmental Science Field Studies Program comprising theme-based activities that capitalize on the unique natural setting of Galena Creek Park and the Sierra Nevada region. Themes include natural and cultural history topics that allow children to experience the outdoors through discovery-based, STEM and environmental education.  
• Assist in implementation of the Great Basin Institute at Galena’s Camps and School Residential Field Studies to ensure the success and safety of these programs. School Break Camps and Residential School Field Studies include hands-on games, hikes, guided activities, field trips, guest presenters, exploration and play. Staff and Students/campers stay in the beautiful WeChMe Lodge from Monday-Friday for four weeks of summer camp and varying length of times for residential school field studies.

Timeline: 35 weeks beginning as soon as the right candidate is identified. (Two Americorps Terms)

Additional Position Details:

• Assist the Director of Education and Camps with the administration, management and supervision of a comprehensive summer camp program serving children ages 8-17. Includes the planning, marketing and promotion, scheduling, execution, and evaluation.
• Assist in training and coordinating Educators, Counselors, and Counselors-in-Training.
• Manage the registration process and logistics related to camp and residential school field studies. Provide the highest level of customer service to parents, Educators, Counselors and students/campers.
• Fill in for Educators in school field studies and camps when necessary.
• Enforce camp policies, procedures and regulations.
• Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies.
• Compile statistics and reports to assess and evaluate the success of camps and residential school field studies. Utilize online survey tool and personal interviews to gather parent and teacher feedback.
• Camps include Spring Break Day Camp (March 21- April  1), Summer Camp (June 13-August 5) and Fall  Break Camp (October  3-7). Summer Camp includes four weeks of 24 hr/day, Monday-Friday residence at WeChMe Lodge. Residential School Field Studies occur as booked.
•  Assist the Director of Education and Outreach in delivering environmental education curriculum to students and youth both in the field and in the classroom.
• Develop and enhance discovery-based, STEM curriculum for day and residential outdoor education school field studies.
• Lead in assuring the safety of students and campers.
• Present clear, well-organized educational programs that exemplify professional delivery, thematic development, and cohesive structure that are consistently appropriate for the activity and the audience.
• Communicate effectively and develop relationships with participating teachers, parents and chaperones.
• On occasion, assist with staffing GCVC  information desk, providing customer service, and assisting in daily upkeep of GCVC

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or the natural sciences;  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Background working with K-12 students;
• Campfire skills (song leading, guitar, storytelling) desirable;
• Enthusiasm and commitment to youth outdoor education;
• Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all types of weather conditions, and otherwise maintain good physical condition.

Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements:

1. U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
2. Must be at least 17 years of age.
3. Received a high school diploma or GED (or be willing to achieve this before using education award).
4. Eligible to receive and AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime or equivalent of 2 full-time awards), and
5. Pass state and federal criminal background checks.