Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, PT Environmental Camp Counselor

Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton! At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it's your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported. Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed. Apply now and join the city that's building careers and shaping a stronger tomorrow! The Camp Counselor performs Intermediate, paraprofessional work in coordinating and conducting environmental educational programs for summer camp children. Oversees and instructs camp sessions for children of various age groups on a daily basis in activities, crafts, and field trips. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Environmental Program Coordinator.

SCHEDULE

Candidate must be available to work from May 26-July 31, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Plans, organizes and conducts environmental camp sessions to summer camp children; ensures safety of all participants. Schedules, prepares and presents indoor and outdoor educational programs and activities. Trains and oversees Counselors In Training (CIT). Ensures compliance with established policies and procedures. Prepares, organizes, and maintains data, documentation, and reports regarding the summer camp program.

RELATED TASKS

Assures proper guidance and supervision of participants. Takes attendance, performs regular child counts. Maintains control over participants and administers discipline as needed. Models' promptness, manners, language, appearance and safety for camp participants. Interacts positively with campers and parents; ensures compliance with safety policies and procedures. Handles and cares for live specimens including reptiles and marine specimens collected while fishing/seining. Inventories, maintains, cleans, stores and recommends purchase of all camp equipment and supplies. Performs other tasks as directed.

Knowledge of:

General knowledge of flora, fauna and ecosystems indigenous to South Florida, particularly the dune, coastal hammock and mangrove communities Skilled in: Microsoft Office programs. Operating and troubleshooting with computers, video and audio equipment. Maintaining control over a group of children, and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to: Prepare and maintain records and reports. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants, and the general public. Develop, schedule and conduct lectures/presentations, new programs, crafts and/or activities related to the environment. Ability to follow directions, work as a member of a team and independently. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, plus college level course work in education, environmental or biological sciences, ecology, conservation or similar natural science preferred. Experience working with young children required. Experience in fishing, snorkeling and canoeing required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with the public and public speaking preferred. CPR and First Aid certification preferred but not required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items: The background check process for this position may include: Level II Background Check Employment Verification Drug and Alcohol Screen

SCHEDULE

Must be available to work from May 26-July 31, Monday-Friday 8:00-3:30