Want to get outside and explore nature with kids?
**Update June 7 – all positions filled for 2024**
Join us this summer at Sheep Hill, 671 Cold Spring Rd (Route 7)
Three sessions, hiring by the session
We are looking for counselors to help us lead our Sheep Hill Scientists in exploration of the pond, stream, forests and fields. Each day will be filled with science experiments, hikes, games, nature-based arts/crafts, shelter building and storytelling.
- Solo-lead small groups (5-7 children) through program activities and hands-on nature exploration
- Work with the counselor team to lead whole group activities
- Assist in set up/clean up for each program day
- Engage in behavioral management and conflict resolution to promote the health and safety of all children in the group
- Assist primary counselors in implementing program activities and hands-on nature exploration for small groups (5-7 children)
- Work with the counselor team to lead whole group activities
- Assist in set up/clean up for each program day
- Assist primary counselors with behavioral management and conflict resolution to promote the health and safety of all children in the group
The ideal counselor is someone who is comfortable outdoors, enthusiastic to learn about the local natural environment, comfortable leading small groups and working as a team, and, of course, enjoys exploring the outdoors with kids.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until positions filled
To apply, email a brief cover letter describing your interest in the position, previous experience and which session(s) you would like to work, a résumé (if you already have one), and the contact information for one reference who can preferably speak to your experience working with children, to Dana Williams (programs@rurallands.org).
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