summer camp aide team leader internship

 SUMMER CAMP AIDE TEAM LEADER INTERNSHIP Organization:​
Blandford Nature Center is a community-based 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization working to
invigorate relationships with nature that lead individuals to transform their community and create a healthy,
sustainable world. Our mission is to educate, engage, and empower our community to become stewards of the
natural world that sustains us. Job Title: ​
Summer Camp Aide Team Leader Intern Supervisor:​
Jennifer Brown, Education Director Job Summary:​
Mentor teen camp aides and assist in camper supervision to ensure a positive and safe camp
environment. Responsibilities include: ➢ Ensuring camper safety and supervision during transition times
➢ Serving as camp aide team leader ➢ Leading camp aides in transition time activities ➢ Supervising camp aide responsibilities
➢ Creating atmosphere of positive outdoor role models
➢ Attending mandatory Camp Aide Orientation Session: May 15, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Qualifications/Skills: ➢ Successful completion of two years of coursework in the fields of education, outdoor recreation, or
environmental studies (or equivalent training) ➢ Current CPR / First Aid certification by Camp start date
➢ Ability to work successfully in a team environment with youth and adults ➢ Ability to communicate with wide range of ages and developmental levels ➢ Passion for connecting community to natural environment Time Commitment:​
32-40 hrs/wk. 8:45am-4:15pm, M-F Internship Length:​
10+ weeks, mid-June-August, 320 - 440 potential total hours Benefits: ​
Build experience in leadership, teaching and non-profit organization; working outdoors, possible
education credit.
Stipend:​
$500 (for entire 10+ weeks) Please send a resume and cover letter to: Blandford Nature Center Attn: Jessie Schulte, Volunteer Coordinator 1715 Hillburn Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 jschulte@blandfordnaturecenter.org