Main Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the Great Basin Institute at Galena’s Summer Exploration Camp from June 13 to at least August 5, 2016.  Camps comprise 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.  Camps include hands-on games, hikes, guided activities, field trips, guest presenters, exploration and play. Three weeks of camp are day only, with one day of overnight camping, and the last five weeks are residential camps at WeChMe Lodge.
• As the only fully outdoor environmental science field study program in Reno, our goal is to provide local youth with opportunities to experience the outdoors in a safe, fun, nurturing and engaging setting, and to provide academic, STEM education support.

Additional Position Details:

• Assist the Director of Education and Camps, the Education Coordinator, and a Lead Naturalist in delivering environmental education curriculum to students and youth both in the field.
• Assist in assuring the safety of students and campers.
• Assist in presenting clear, well-organized educational programs that exemplify professional delivery, thematic development, cohesive structure that are consistently appropriate for the activity and the audience.
• Communicate effectively and develop relationships with camp and visitor center staff.
• Enforce camp policies, procedures and regulations.
• Recognize and assist in responding effectively to emergencies.
• Summer Camp, June 13- August 5, includes five weeks of 24 hr/day, Monday-Friday residence at WeChMe Lodge. Residential School Field Studies occur as booked.

Qualifications:

• College level coursework in education or the natural sciences is preferred;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Interest in working with K-12 children and/or in natural history;
• 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; and

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.