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Iowa Wildlife Camps combine conservation education with outdoor activities to offer hands-on learning experiences for kids in grades 1 through 12. Our week-long, project-based camps are designed to ignite curiosity about the natural world and foster environmental stewardship. To learn more about the types of activities and learning content in Wildlife Camps programs, read camp descriptions on the Iowa Wildlife Camps website:https://wild.education.uiowa.edu/iowa-wildlife-camps
To assist with the operations of Iowa Wildlife Camps. Coordinate schedules and activities for campers and staff of the assigned camp; plan and support camp staff in facilitating project-based and camper-driven learning activities; and communicate with camp families at daily check-in and check-out.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide mentorship to camp staff in facilitating outdoor learning for campers.
- Design and lead, as needed, daily activities for groups of campers participating in Iowa Wildlife Camps including activities related to conservation education and outdoor recreation activities.
- Facilitate daily camper check-in and check-out procedures including checking authorized persons' identification and communicating to camper families about daily activities and/or any incidents that occurred during the day.
- Encourage collaboration with others, such as Camp Instructors,Camp Coordinators, Camp Assistant Coordinators, Bus Drivers, high school volunteers, and other collaborators.
- Maintain clear and kind communication with campers, parents/guardians, co-workers and supervisors.
- Respect and use discretion when handling personal information about camp participants.
- Consistently show compassionate regard for others, especially when working with campers to support them through challenging emotions and conflict.
- Demonstrate flexibility and creativity when scheduled activities must change at short notice due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions.
- Take on leadership responsibilities for the overall operations of camp programming when a supervisor is not available to consult immediately.
- Take initiative to care for all campers, staff, outdoor classroom spaces, shared supplies and equipment, and the natural habitats and land we explore daily.
- Two years of experience in a leadership positionworking with youth.
- Knowledge of the natural world and/or experience in outdoor field work.
- College degree in Education, the Sciences, or related experience(s)
- Mandatory attendance atstaff training for Iowa Wildlife Camps.
- Ability to be approved to drive University of Iowa vehicles.
- Experience designing and implementing outdoor learning activities.
- Experience leading staff in an outdoor environment.
Applicants that have a current Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and air brake endorsements will receive $1.50/hour in addition to base compensation.
Additional responsibilities will include:
- Drive a school bus daily to safely transport campers to and from Iowa Wildlife Camps program locations.
- Complete daily safety inspection of the bus.
- Maintain a clean bus by sweeping, sanitizing seats, and organizing any supplies kept on the bus.
- Meet DOT safety-sensitive position requirements including required Federal Transit Administration drug and alcohol testing.
WORK HOURS
- Monday - Friday from7:30 am to 4:15 pm
- Mandatory Staff Training: June 9- June 13, 2025
- Mandatory Coordinator Training: Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27
- Camp Sessions: June 16 - August 15 (off on July3 & July 4)
Iowa Wildlife Camps take place primarily at the Macbride Nature Recreation Area (MNRA) in Solon, Iowa with a few one-week camps located in various state parks and forests.Staff may be hired to work at MNRA, a state park or forest location, or both.
- MNRA - 2095 Mehaffey Bridge Rd. NE Solon, IA
- Various state parks or forests in Iowa
- Criminal Background Check upon hire.
- CPR/AED/First-Aid certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Iowa Wildlife Camps Staff Training.
- All online trainings required by the University of Iowa Youth Programs Protocol.
- All online trainings required by University of Iowa Environmental Health and Safety for employees that work outside.
RATE OF PAY
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University of Iowa
Dec 27, 2024