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*Position Title: *Environmental Education Coordinator
*Position Service Site: *Camp Ehawee (Mindoro, WI)
*Service Time:* May 28 – August 16, 2024 (450 hours total, 40 Hours/Week)
*Benefits:* Living stipend total for whole term = $6,000 ($500 per week) Education Award of approximately $1,900 upon successful completion of service.
To find out more about the Award: https://americorps.
gov/members-volunteers/segal-americorps-education-award/find-out-more Living onsite is required, meals are provided.
*Requirements: *Covid-19 Vaccine required.
*OVERVIEW: *Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world.
Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends.
Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them.
*SERVICE DESCRIPTION: *Camp Ehawee’s Environmental Education Coordinator will be responsible for leading garden and nature focused programs for girls attending Summer Camp as they complete the badge requirements for each week.
The Placement will lead activities such as planting, harvesting, and guided hikes.
The Placement will provide meaningful experiences for girls as they teach and guide them through nature based curriculum.
Member will be certified in First AID/CPR/AED at Camp Ehawee.
*RESPONSBILITIES:* _Programming_ · Lead and implement garden Girl Scout badge curriculum · Lead nature center programs and hikes on site · Supervise campers’ participation in structured and unstructured outdoor activities · Be responsible for maintaining the health and safety of campers · Help campers follow directions and rules · Teach skills necessary to help the camper live comfortably in the camp setting and promote a sense of responsibility toward preservation of natural resources · Help each girl learn to respect the rights of others, the environment, and appreciate herself and others _Career Exploration/Conservation Skills_ · Assist with development and maintenance of Camp Ehawee garden · Construction and maintenance of gardening trails for easy access for individuals of all abilities · Non-native plant removal and disposal as well as re-vegetation of native plants · Restoration and improvement of area ecosystems as related to assigned tasks · Supervise and assist with nature center cleaning, sanitation and care of supplies and equipment _Camp Support_ · Participate in pre-camp staff training · Keep records, create reports, and return completed paperwork on time · Comprehend and implement emergency procedures, through regular practice drills *HOUSING: *Members should be prepared to live in communal housing with other members of the program/organization/agency.
Members should expect to have roommates, and must inform staff of any housing preferences or required accommodations.
*QUALIFICATIONS:* · At least 18 years of age · Experience in teaching, guiding and working with children · Willingness to subscribe to the philosophy of the Girl Scout program and enroll as a Girl Scout member · Ability to lift 40 lbs · Willing to be outside in irregular weather conditions · Withstand the physical demands of work which involves some lifting, carrying, bending, and hiking across uneven terrain · Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation · Ability to multitask and shift schedule and priorities to meet changing conditions · Upon hire, a criminal background check will be conducted.
Service with WisCorps will be considered probationary until all results are returned and have been reviewed _WisCorps provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran per applicable federal, state, and local laws.
We are committed to assuring equal employment opportunity and equal access to services, programs, and activities for persons with disabilities.
If you have a disability, and need to access information in an alternative format, or need it translated into another language, please contact us at __*608-782-2494*__, by __*email at staff@wiscorps.
org*__or __*Wisconsin Relay 711*__.
_ To apply, visit https://www.
wisconsinconservationcorps.
org/ipapplication or contact Holly Pierro at holly.
pierro@wiscorps.
org for a paper formatted application.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Pay: $500.
00 per week Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work Location: In person
To find out more about the Award: https://americorps.
gov/members-volunteers/segal-americorps-education-award/find-out-more Living onsite is required, meals are provided.
*Requirements: *Covid-19 Vaccine required.
*OVERVIEW: *Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world.
Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends.
Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them.
*SERVICE DESCRIPTION: *Camp Ehawee’s Environmental Education Coordinator will be responsible for leading garden and nature focused programs for girls attending Summer Camp as they complete the badge requirements for each week.
The Placement will lead activities such as planting, harvesting, and guided hikes.
The Placement will provide meaningful experiences for girls as they teach and guide them through nature based curriculum.
Member will be certified in First AID/CPR/AED at Camp Ehawee.
*RESPONSBILITIES:* _Programming_ · Lead and implement garden Girl Scout badge curriculum · Lead nature center programs and hikes on site · Supervise campers’ participation in structured and unstructured outdoor activities · Be responsible for maintaining the health and safety of campers · Help campers follow directions and rules · Teach skills necessary to help the camper live comfortably in the camp setting and promote a sense of responsibility toward preservation of natural resources · Help each girl learn to respect the rights of others, the environment, and appreciate herself and others _Career Exploration/Conservation Skills_ · Assist with development and maintenance of Camp Ehawee garden · Construction and maintenance of gardening trails for easy access for individuals of all abilities · Non-native plant removal and disposal as well as re-vegetation of native plants · Restoration and improvement of area ecosystems as related to assigned tasks · Supervise and assist with nature center cleaning, sanitation and care of supplies and equipment _Camp Support_ · Participate in pre-camp staff training · Keep records, create reports, and return completed paperwork on time · Comprehend and implement emergency procedures, through regular practice drills *HOUSING: *Members should be prepared to live in communal housing with other members of the program/organization/agency.
Members should expect to have roommates, and must inform staff of any housing preferences or required accommodations.
*QUALIFICATIONS:* · At least 18 years of age · Experience in teaching, guiding and working with children · Willingness to subscribe to the philosophy of the Girl Scout program and enroll as a Girl Scout member · Ability to lift 40 lbs · Willing to be outside in irregular weather conditions · Withstand the physical demands of work which involves some lifting, carrying, bending, and hiking across uneven terrain · Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation · Ability to multitask and shift schedule and priorities to meet changing conditions · Upon hire, a criminal background check will be conducted.
Service with WisCorps will be considered probationary until all results are returned and have been reviewed _WisCorps provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran per applicable federal, state, and local laws.
We are committed to assuring equal employment opportunity and equal access to services, programs, and activities for persons with disabilities.
If you have a disability, and need to access information in an alternative format, or need it translated into another language, please contact us at __*608-782-2494*__, by __*email at staff@wiscorps.
org*__or __*Wisconsin Relay 711*__.
_ To apply, visit https://www.
wisconsinconservationcorps.
org/ipapplication or contact Holly Pierro at holly.
pierro@wiscorps.
org for a paper formatted application.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Pay: $500.
00 per week Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work Location: In person
• Phone : (608) 782-2494
• Location : Mindoro, WI
• Post ID: 9006301797
