02-Jan-17 01:53 PM
URL: http://www.cbfieldstation.org/
Affiliation: non-MATE
Company / Organization: Chincoteague Bay Field Station
Type: College/University Internships
City: Wallops Island, VA
Application Deadline: 01-Feb-17
Duration: June 5 - Aug 11
Description:

Responsibilities

• Overnight and free time supervision of camp participants; including creating and organizing educational and recreational free time activities, getting participants to and from meals and camp events.

• Meet and greet parents/guardians and participants on check-in and check-out days.

• Ensure that health, happiness and safety are top priorities at all times.

• Develop and lead weekly Citizen Science activities with campers.

• Co-teaching with educators on various camps throughout the summer.

• Taking pictures of summer camps on a weekly basis.

• Creating and submitting weekly nighttime/free time Activity Plans and Activity Reports.

• Participation in camp events led by Field Station Educational Staff as needed.

• Administering medications as needed.

• Weekly camp duties run from Sunday at 3:00 pm to Friday at 6:00 pm.

• With the assistance of the Camp Coordinator, interns will plan and lead the final summer camp of the summer, Mary McCumbera 3-day camp for 10-12 year olds.

Internship Outcomes: 

• Gain an in depth understanding of the dynamic ecosystems of a barrier island.

• Receive training in environmental interpretation and education.

• Gain experience creating educational curricula for ages 8-18.

http://www.cbfieldstation.org/uploads/2/6/9/3/26938572/camp_counselor_internship_2017.pdf

Requirements:

Requirements

• Must have a degree or be working towards a degree in Education, Outdoor Recreation, Marine Biology, Environmental Sciences or other relevant fields.

• Ability to connect with, encourage, and direct participants of all ages. • Must be energetic, enthusiastic and motivational.

• Ability to think fast, make decisions and enforce rules.

• Must enjoy contact with people, putting into action the belief that first impressions are important with every personal contact.

• Valid Driver’s License and submittal of recent Driving Record.

• Must be 21 or older. • Current First Aid and CPR (we will provide training).

• Friendly, creative, energetic personality.

• Willingness to work long hours with program participants in various weather conditions.

Point of Contact: Mary McCumber