Summer Camp Naturalist I
Location: Audubon Center Bent of the River
              185 East Flat Hill Road
              Southbury, Connecticut 06488
              Email:ccohen@audubon.org
Immediate Supervisor: Education Program Manager
Date of Employment: June 23–August 15, 2008, M-F 8:00 AM-3:00 PM (includes staff training). No camp July 4th. 

Responsibilities:

Planning and teaching week-long nature programs for small groups of middle school students in grades 4-8.  Activities may include simple science investigations, nature hikes, environmental games and crafts developed under the direction of the Day Camp Director and Education Specialist at Bent of the River.  Each summer camp week will have a different theme that will guide curriculum development and will include a special guest scientist or speaker.

Knowledge of local ecology and natural history; college coursework in biology, ecology, or related field preferred. Experience working with children necessary. Ability and desire to work outdoors and lead nature hikes. Enthusiasm for nature and teaching. Must have current immunizations/ medical forms.

Summer camp naturalists will be required to participate in a training week prior to the start of camp that will involve learning local ecology, hiking trails with Audubon naturalists and planning the 7 week camp curriculum.  Must be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification during training.

The National Audubon Society's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the Earth's biological diversity.

Audubon promotes a diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the National Audubon Society to employ the man or woman best qualified for the job regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (handicap) or marital status.