Nature Camp Counselor
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Monday-Friday; typically 8:30am-5:00pm
Proposed Start Date 05/20/2019 Estimated Duration of Appointment 3 months or less Posting Open Date 02/19/2019 Posting Close Date 03/12/2019 Description of WorkThe North Carolina Botanical Garden is a conservation garden and environmental education center consisting of approximately 1,100 acres, including native plant habitat gardens, nature trails and preserves, classrooms, and meeting facilities. NCBG’s mission is "To inspire understanding, appreciation, and conservation of plants and to advance a sustainable relationship between people and nature.” The Garden is a national leader in southeastern native plants and environmental issues, including sustainable practices in horticulture and conservation.
The Nature Camp Counselor works under the supervision of Garden Educators to help prepare for and deliver high-quality, hands-on, place-based summer camps designed to connect kids to plants and nature and promote a love for science learning. Camp hours are Monday-Friday, and vary 8:15am–12:30pm and 8:15am–5:00 pm. Camps serve children PreK through 5th grade. Position also assists with maintaining indoor and outdoor learning spaces in the children’s garden and family discovery room.
Primary Duties:
• Work alongside Garden Educators to facilitate a wide variety of indoor/outdoor natural science learning, including hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, group games, stories, and nature crafts
• Create a safe, fun learning environment and provide exceptional supervision of children
• Assist with camp paperwork, setup and breakdown of program materials, and clean and maintain program spaces
• Support and serve as a role model for teen volunteer Counselors-in-Training (CIT)
• Assist with daily upkeep of children’s garden and family discovery room
• Interact professionally and maintain excellent rapport with Garden staff, campers, and parents/guardians
• Other educational and administrative duties, as needed
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Preferred:
Undergraduate student in 2 to 4-year college program; or bachelor’s degree in relevant field (e.g. environmental science, ecology, science education, etc.); or equivalent combination of training and experience in relevant field
Essential Skills:
• Creative, energetic personality with interest in teaching children about nature and science outdoors
• Experience and passion for working with children, specifically early childhood (ages 4-7)
• Interest in gaining youth development and facilitation skills
• Experience teaching summer camps, preferred but not required
• Experience in a non-formal setting (i.e. botanic gardens, nature centers, science museums, parks), preferred but not required
• Strong interest in/knowledge of North Carolina plants, animals, and ecology
• Must be available for all scheduled camp sessions and participate in trainings and staff meetings
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and listening communication skills
• Self-motivated, dependable, flexible, team player
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Dedicated to exceptional customer service
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to obtain CPR with AED and First Aid certification (provided upon employment)
• Valid NC driver’s license
• Criminal background check required
• Ability to safely lift and/or move items weighing up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accomodations
• Ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions
• Ability to move swiftly around the building, gardens and trails, and traverse distances of up to 2 miles on uneven terrain
• Eligible to drive State owned vehicle
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
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Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Optional and Required Documents Required Documents- Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
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Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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