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Position Title
Assistant Director

Location
Clem Miller Environmental Education Center
Point Reyes National Seashore, California
On the coast, 90 minutes north of San Francisco

Salary
In 2008, the Salary for this position was $550-$650 / week; 8-10 week position; room/board provided (weekend housing included)

Dates of Camp
The Summer Camp season usually runs from mid-June through mid-August. The Assistant Director usually starts work in early June.

Apply By
In past years, this position was open until filled.

Please send an email with your name and address to: summercamp@ptreyes.org in order to be notified when the application for 2009 is made available, or please check this page in early January 2009.

Brief Description of Duties
Help oversee residential summer camp operations; including organization, implementation, and maintenance of summer camp program, camper development, staff development, good public relations with parents. Help supervise 14 teaching staff, oversee health office, schedule campers and staff. Plan and conduct natural history and environmental education programs for Point Reyes Nature Science Camp. This is a residential, weekday environmental education camp for children ages 7-16. Evening work and driving of camp vehicles with children is required.

Summary of Qualifications
1) Academic background in natural history, science or environmental education.
2) Strong leadership ability, dynamic and effective teacher, positive role model.
3) At least 2 years teaching experience in residential environmental education.
4) First aid techniques and CPR with current certification (higher level certification(s) and experience a plus).
5) Clean driving record and willingness to apply for commercial driving license.
6) Ability to carry 50 pound backpack up to 8 miles per day over rugged terrain.
7) Enjoyment of the outdoors, creativity, enthusiasm, flexibility, self-motivation, and a sense of humor.

Background Information
The Clem Miller Environmental Education Center, home of Point Reyes Summer Camp, is close to one of the finest beaches in Point Reyes National Seashore. This overnight summer camp for kids ages 7-16 explores the rich coastal environments and diverse habitats of one of the country's most beautiful National Parks.

Send to
Summer Camp Director
Assistant Director Application
Point Reyes National Seashore Association, Bldg. #70
Point Reyes, CA 94956
phone: (415) 663-1200 x306
fax: (415) 663-8174

Equal Opportunity Employer

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For more information or for the 2009 camp brochure please call
(415) 663-1200 x306 Mon - Fri, or email us with your name and address.


This page last modified August 26, 2008


 
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