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Our outdoor overnight programs provide a critical and beneficial connection to nature for learners of all ages—inspiring curiosity, scientific literacy, and environmental stewardship. Our internship program offers training and professional development to set you up for success. Communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity are developed and practiced at camp. Cabin Leaders help students create connections, build confidence, and develop a sense of place by providing opportunities to explore, ask questions, reflect, and work together as a team. They facilitate the evening programs (campfire, group games, night hike, ice cream social, etc), lead meal and flag raising activities, and provide overnight supervision of campers throughout the week.
Responsibilities
Prepare for and lead evening programming for a diverse community of campers; ages 8-17.
Supervise and be responsible for campers overnight in modern cabins as well as tent camping (1 night per week).
Maintain a Positive Mental Attitude and serve as a role model for responsible environmental behavior and literacy.
Ensure safety and well-being of campers using sound judgment and applying appropriate decisions by following safety protocol and reporting incidents, near misses, or possible hazards.
Attend program staff training workshops and regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Assist in the maintenance of all program supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Actively participate to support fundraising efforts.
Comply with all Dunes Learning Center policies and always represent DLC in a professional manner.
Perform all assigned duties critical to the operation of the Dunes Learning Center.
Qualifications REQUIRED
Must be at least 18 years old
Enrolled in an Associate or BA/BS academic program for the 2025-2026 school year
Enthusiastic about working with children in an outdoor setting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to equity and inclusion
Physically able to perform duties outdoors in all weather conditions
A willingness to be coached and to receive feedback
Ability to work independently as well as on a team
DESIRABLE
Prior experience in outdoor education, residential camp setting, nature centers, or day camps
Ability to speak Spanish
Participation in leadership programs at school/ in your community
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Cabin Leaders are required to regularly stand for long periods of time and be active and engaging with campers with hikes, games, and campfires. Cabin Leaders are responsible for campers overnight and must be able to respond to their needs at all hours of the night. Cabin Leaders must be able to verbally communicate and have visual abilities that allow them to deliver programs safely.
COMPENSATION
$4,095 total summer stipend, paid bi-weekly (average 40 hours per week)
Housing in cabins on campus for the duration of the internship (shared with campers M-F)
Meals and weekly s’mores while camp is in session
To apply, send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to Stephanie Husek, Onsite Program Manager at employment@duneslearningcenter.org.
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If the resources provided by the Ornithology Exchange are valuable to you, please consider making a donation to support the OE, through the Ornithology Council's PayPal Link. Thank you for your support!
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Our outdoor overnight programs provide a critical and beneficial connection to nature for learners of all ages—inspiring curiosity, scientific literacy, and environmental stewardship. Our internship program offers training and professional development to set you up for success. Communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity are developed and practiced at camp. Cabin Leaders help students create connections, build confidence, and develop a sense of place by providing opportunities to explore, ask questions, reflect, and work together as a team. They facilitate the evening programs (campfire, group games, night hike, ice cream social, etc), lead meal and flag raising activities, and provide overnight supervision of campers throughout the week.
Responsibilities
Prepare for and lead evening programming for a diverse community of campers; ages 8-17.
Supervise and be responsible for campers overnight in modern cabins as well as tent camping (1 night per week).
Maintain a Positive Mental Attitude and serve as a role model for responsible environmental behavior and literacy.
Ensure safety and well-being of campers using sound judgment and applying appropriate decisions by following safety protocol and reporting incidents, near misses, or possible hazards.
Attend program staff training workshops and regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Assist in the maintenance of all program supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Actively participate to support fundraising efforts.
Comply with all Dunes Learning Center policies and always represent DLC in a professional manner.
Perform all assigned duties critical to the operation of the Dunes Learning Center.
Qualifications REQUIRED
Must be at least 18 years old
Enrolled in an Associate or BA/BS academic program for the 2025-2026 school year
Enthusiastic about working with children in an outdoor setting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to equity and inclusion
Physically able to perform duties outdoors in all weather conditions
A willingness to be coached and to receive feedback
Ability to work independently as well as on a team
DESIRABLE
Prior experience in outdoor education, residential camp setting, nature centers, or day camps
Ability to speak Spanish
Participation in leadership programs at school/ in your community
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Cabin Leaders are required to regularly stand for long periods of time and be active and engaging with campers with hikes, games, and campfires. Cabin Leaders are responsible for campers overnight and must be able to respond to their needs at all hours of the night. Cabin Leaders must be able to verbally communicate and have visual abilities that allow them to deliver programs safely.
COMPENSATION
$4,095 total summer stipend, paid bi-weekly (average 40 hours per week)
Housing in cabins on campus for the duration of the internship (shared with campers M-F)
Meals and weekly s’mores while camp is in session
To apply, send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to Stephanie Husek, Onsite Program Manager at employment@duneslearningcenter.org.
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note:
Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.
Add a comment...
Need Help? You can edit or delete jobs that were posted under your account. To edit a job, scroll to the bottom of the job posting and click "Edit". To delete a job, scroll to the bottom and click the Job Actions button, then click Delete.
If you posted a job as a guest (i.e. you were not signed in), we can move the job post to your account or make any changes on your behalf. To request this, or for other help, post in the Jobs Board Support forum.
If the resources provided by the Ornithology Exchange are valuable to you, please consider making a donation to support the OE, through the Ornithology Council's PayPal Link. Thank you for your support!
#J-18808-Ljbffr