Environmental Educator, summer camp Crown Point Ecology Center
- Date Posted January 11, 2019
- Location Bath, OH
- Category Agriculture / Education
- Job type Internship/Apprentice
Crown Point Ecology Center (CPEC) is green space that matters – a biologically diverse living laboratory that serves to demonstrate practical applications of ecology. The 115-acre property in northeast Ohio (10 miles northwest of Akron, and 25 miles south of Cleveland) is a regional model for sustainable and organic agriculture and environmental education. At CPEC we believe that ecological land stewardship encourages structural and social change through local food production and community engagement. Learn more and see pictures at crownpointecolgy.org.
Internship description The Environmental Education Counselor is a seasonal position at Crown Point from June to August, 2019. Counselors will be responsible for planning and implementing daily activities for Crown Point’s Summer Farm and Science Camp (SFSC). SFSC is a week-long camp for 7-11 year olds with a focus on ecology, gardening, art and all things outdoors. Camp hours are 9:00AM-3:00PM, Monday thru Friday. Staff hours are between 7:00AM and 5:30 pm, Monday thru Friday. Successful candidates will have experience working outdoors in a camp setting with children of various ages, have a positive, enthusiastic attitude, solid work ethic and a passion for ecology, sustainability, as well as the outdoors. A background in biology and environmental studies is desired.Crown Point also has farm intern positions. We encourage you to apply for that position as well . The farm intern position will prepare you for the environmental counselor position. Compensation this position is : stipend / non-monetary compensation
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