On-Water Trip Leader- Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is in search of qualified on-water trip leaders for their summer teen expedition programs. The On-Water Trip Leader will co-lead two to three teen expedition programs at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum during summer 2024. Champlain Discovery is a unique and challenging 16-day kayak expedition for up to 10 teens paddling the length of Lake Champlain from Whitehall, NY to Burlington, VT. Expedition Champlain is an eight-day rowing expedition for up to 12 teens that departs from the Museum in Vergennes and rows north to the Canadian border in two 32’ rowing gigs. These 6-oared boats are capable and sea worthy. We will provide training in use of the boats. For a candidate who is looking for a full summer’s worth of work we may have some day programs that allow us to fill out the work schedule. There will also be outfitting and preparation work for the expeditions on an hourly basis. Pay will be based on experience, up to $160/day on trail, and will be hourly when in base camp. Housing and food will be included while the programs are on the trail. There is an option for tent camping on-site.

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Seasonal Farm-Based Educators- Shelburne Farms

We are seeking Seasonal Farmyard Educators to work in the Children’s Farmyard (CFY). The CFY is an outdoor educational space that is open to the public and school groups seven days a week, May through October. The goal of this public program is to educate and connect visitors to agriculture in a safe, engaging, and hands-on environment. The CFY is part of our campus that supports our mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. Employment dates: April 23, 2024 - October 23, 2024 Hourly: $16 Work Schedule: 3-5 days a week (including weekends and holidays) If you feel energized by public interpretation, working with animals, fostering connections to our food and fiber systems, working outdoors, and of course eating delicious farmstead cheddar.

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Day Camp Leader- Petra Cliffs

Petra Cliffs Climbing Center & Mountaineering School is looking for passionate, self-motivated, creative, and fun people to join our 2024 summer camp staff. Summer Mountain Adventure Training Camp (SumMAT Camp – “summit”) is an outdoor adventure camp that gets kids and staff outside every day. Every day brings a new activity: indoor and outdoor climbing, caving, kayaking, ropes course climbing / team building, and more!

Contact: Erica Kamerzel - erica@petracliffs.com

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Overnight Expedition Leader- Petra Cliffs Petra Cliffs is looking for passionate, self-motivated, creative, and fun people to join our 2024 summer camp staff. Summer Mountain Adventure Training Camp (SumMAT Camp – “summit”) is an outdoor adventure camp that gets kids and staff outside every day. Every day brings a new activity: indoor and outdoor climbing, caving, kayaking, ropes course climbing / team building, and more!

Contact: Erica Kamerzel - erica@petracliffs.com

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Lead Seasonal Educator- Audubon Vermont

The Lead Seasonal Educator will work with 3- to 5-year-old and 6- to 12-year-old children (and new this year, one week of 13 to 16-year-old campers!) as they explore the forests, brooks, meadows, and ponds on the Center’s 255 acres.  Each week of camp focuses on a different theme and all campers get the chance to search for wildlife, make crafts, go on hikes, play games, and hone their nature awareness skills. New this year, our campers will be supported by both Lead Seasonal Educators and Seasonal Educators. This position is excellent for an experienced educator who is interested in taking on more responsibility as a leader and mentor at camp.

Lead Seasonal Educators will be responsible for teaching outdoors all summer, developing camp activities and curriculum, and working effectively as part of a dynamic camp team. The Lead Educator position will be responsible for helping to mentor the High School Counselors-in-Training and seasonal educators and solely responsible for creating lesson plans for at least 2 weeks of camp (we have resources to support lesson writing). They will be responsible for communicating and working effectively with the entire camp team, which includes: 3 Lead Seasonal Educators, 3 Seasonal Educators, an education intern, Audubon’s year-round staff, and high-school Counselors-in-Training. 

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Seasonal Educator- Audubon Vermont

New this year the Seasonal Educator position will be split into two positions a Lead Seasonal Educator and a Seasonal Educator. The Seasonal Educator position will be responsible for assisting the Lead Educators in facilitating games, activities, and lessons as well as group management. This position is excellent for someone who is interested in learning how camp works and getting practice working with children outdoors. This is an excellent next step for those who are new to the summer camp world or have been Counselors-in-Training. By the end of the summer, Seasonal Educators will have planned and lead a camp week of their own.

Seasonal Educators will be responsible for teaching outdoors all summer, learning and developing camp activities. They will be responsible for communicating and working effectively with the entire camp team, which includes other seasonal educators and lead educators, an education intern, Audubon’s year-round staff, high-school Counselors-in-Training. Seasonal Educators will help mentor Counselors-in-Training.

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Environmental Educator Summer AmeriCorps position - BEEC

BEEC seeks a creative educator and nature lover, with strong leadership and inclusion skills who enjoys serving in the outdoors with children. Gain valuable experience serving with a team of naturalist educators fostering connections to the natural world through a variety of opportunities, including camps, school programs, public programs, volunteer opportunities, and the visitor experience.

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Nature Explorers Summer Camp Field Staff- BEEC

BEEC is seeking a creative educator and nature lover who enjoys working with children outdoors, with strong leadership and inclusion skills to meet the diverse needs of children at camp. Join us to create a welcoming, fun, safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for children to explore, imagine, play and learn this summer. BEEC’s day camp enables children between the ages of four and eleven to engage in nature exploration and discovery through inquiry, hands-on activities, lessons, games, stories, crafts and music.

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