Camp JCC Nature Specialist

REPORTS TO: Camp, Youth & Family Engagement Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Camp JCC is seeking a qualified, energetic, and compassionate candidate as an NATURE SPECIALIST for summer 2025. The Nature Specialist is responsible for developing and leading engaging, hands-on environmental and outdoor education experiences for campers of all ages. This role fosters a sense of appreciation for nature, encourages outdoor exploration, and teaches environmental stewardship through interactive activities, nature walks, and nature-based crafts. The position requires an ability to manage day-to-day interactions with children in grades K-9, a strong ability to work collaboratively with the Camp JCC team, and the capacity to be flexible.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience working with children in a camp, school or daycare environment (experience leading outdoor education, nature-based activities, or environmental programs preferred)

  • Must enjoy playing and interacting with children

  • Organized, enthusiastic, and energetic

  • Must be a creative and innovative thinker and planner

  • Must take initiative, be self-directed, and capable of independently identifying and solving problems

  • Must have excellent communication skills and work well with both children and adults

  • Pass a required background check

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plan a variety of nature based activities for children ages 4 through 15 including nature walks, gardening, eco-crafts, and basic outdoor survival skills

  • Provide a planned and thoughtful program, infused with values, such recycling, not wasting resources, and guarding the earth that will interest and excite campers

  • Adapt individual and small-group instruction to the needs of campers with varying intellectual and artistic abilities

  • Multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

  • Plan and direct engaging, age-appropriate activities

  • Serve as a positive role model in the camp community

  • Communicate with leadership to order supplies for projects

  • Manage risk, supervise participants, and model safe best practices while working

  • Other duties as assigned by camp leadership

WORK SCHEDULE:

  • Applicant must be available to work Monday through Friday, June 10 through August 9 (8 weeks of camp plus staff week) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Stefanie Shapiro at stefanie.shapiro@shalomraleigh.org or 919-827-4984.