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Summit Bechtel Reserve
Ecology & Conservation Director
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What they do
A Conservation Scientist develops resource management plans to protect and manage various environments, such as forests and grasslands, to ensure that they're safe for the species and plants that live and grow there. This involves making sure habitats are free from diseases and harmful insects, as well as working to protect them from fire.
$63,972 / year median in West Virginia
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Position Overview Provide high-quality advancement and enrichment experiences for Justice National Scout Camp guests in a summer camp setting by facilitating and contributing to fun, safe, and engaging programs. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership/management to the Ecology and Conservation, Sustainability, and Fish Camp areas Provide formal and informal feedback to staff, coordinate program logistics, collect program/instructional materials Instruct, mentor, and engage Scouts (ages 11-17) in ecology/conservation merit badges Present to groups of 5-20 Scouts (youth) to transfer knowledge and empower application of skills and concepts Enter or turn in accurate advancement paperwork in a timely manner Participate in camp-wide programs and activities (campfires, evening programs) Manage or assist with the setup, maintenance, and takedown of program and camping areas Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook Qualifications Minimum age: 18+