06/23/2022
WE’RE HIRING!!
We’re hiring eco-camp leaders for summer 2022!
Anticipated start date: as soon as possible.
Compensation: $15.50 per hour (8 weeks – 35 hours per week)
Job description:
Camp Leaders will work with the larger camp team to help develop and lead quality outdoor programming for our summer children’s nature camp for children from rural and urban backgrounds. Strong leadership skills are required for this position to ensure healthy, safe, fun experiences for campers and our youth volunteer Leaders-In-Training.
Skills, knowledge, and talent we seek:
Excellent time management, problem-solving, comfort with working outside and online (both live through Zoom as well as pre-recorded and on Youtube), fantastic written and oral communication, creativity, experience working with children, and knowledge of environmental issues.
Location: Pre- and post- camp work will primarily be done remotely, with some in-person work at one of our Ottawa offices (Alta Vista and Island Park). Camp itself is in Rockland (camp bus has pickup points).
Eligibility:
Because this is funded by student grants, applicants must be between the ages of 15-30* as of the start of employment, a Canadian citizen or holding refugee status, and legally allowed to work in Ontario.
How to apply:
- Email a resume and cover letter to Diana Brushey at [email protected] with your name and the job title in the subject line.
- If you are a new applicant, please have three references ready, including two people who have seen you work with kids, and at least one person who knows how you work independently. We’ll need to be able to get in touch with at least two, very quickly.
- Top candidates will be invited to participate in a brief phone or video interview.
- We will not discriminate based on background, race, gender, sexual orientation, etc. when going through the hiring process.
