Environmental Educator Position Available In Sumter, South Carolina

Environmental Educator South Carolina Waterfowl Association 9833 Old River Rd, Pinewood, SC 29125

Job Title:

Environmental Educators Start Date:

August 16th, 2025

Department:

Education Reports To:

Camp Leopold Directors and Lead Leopold Pay Grade:

$525 a week

Position Summary:

Environmental Educators provide all programming for students and teachers during their Camp Leopold stay.

Benefits:

housing provided

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead students and chaperones through daily programs including class instruction, outdoor activities, adventure courses, meal times, clean-up, and night lessons
• Daily care and frequent handling of animal ambassadors, mainly reptiles and waterfowl
• Develop course curriculum and activities
• Prepare facilities & vehicles for upcoming trips and events
• Perform maintenance on facilities & vehicles as needed
• Maintain high standards of safety and health in all activities for campers
• Model professionalism. Serve as a positive role model to campers and staff. Strictly adhere to general camp procedures and practices including: safety, sportsmanship, appropriate behavior, following schedules and cleanliness
• Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, all-camp activities and camp functions
• Ensure that the Counselors-In-Training assigned to your cabin/area receive meaningful and relevant experiences
• Provide a positive atmosphere for campers and staff, by demonstrating enthusiasm, excitement and energy during camp activities
• Provide outstanding and consistent customer service to all camp guests
• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Assist campers and staff in following emergency procedures (fire, evacuation, illness, injury, etc.) as needed
• The ability to have fun
• Complete all other duties as assigned by the

Camp Leadership Team Required Qualifications:

• Currently certified or willing to become certified in First Aid/CPR, Zipline, and low ropes course before camp (will be provided if needed)
• Successful participation and completion of staff training prior to beginning of camp
• Ability to observe camper behaviors, assess its appropriateness and apply appropriate management techniques, as well as enforce appropriate safety and emergency procedures to the situation
• Proven ability to deal effectively with people at all levels of responsibility; strong interpersonal skills; possess high degree of integrity
• Ability to take initiative, be flexible, use sound judgment, and work harmoniously with others
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities
• Proven skills in communication, organization, and human relations
• Willingness to work with diverse populations
• Possess enthusiasm, passion, and initiative for connecting youth with the outdoors
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of responsibility
• The ability to work nontraditional hours and in adverse weather conditions; flexibility
• The ability to professionally represent Camp Leopold and SCWA
• Possess a valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of fauna and flora of southeastern US ecosystems and management (preferred)
• Experience with: Animal keeping and handling skills, canoeing, musical skills, field research, and other outdoor skills are all a plus (preferred)

Education and Experience:

• Possess or be working towards a bachelor’s degree ○ Preferably in education, ecology, forestry, biology, wildlife, conservation, natural resources, or other related fields
• Has 1-2 years of experience working with children in an outdoor setting
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills

Physical Requirements:

• Lead and participate in recreational activities which may include running, throwing, kicking & shooting
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental weather and program threats, as well as maintaining constant supervision of campers, staff, and volunteers
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver weights of up to 35lbs
• Physical ability to respond to emergency situations and follow procedures.
• Endurance including: prolonged standing, bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities
• Requires daily exposure to the sun, heat, insect and animals

August Job Type:

Seasonal Pay:

$525.00 per week

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift

Work Location:

In person