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Full-Time Environmental Educator

Position Description: Camp Kum-Ba-Yah Nature Center seeks a full-time Environmental Educator to assist with environmental educational programming, community events, rentals, administrative support, and grounds and maintenance. The ideal candidate will bring a detail-oriented and solutions-driven approach to the Camp Kum-Ba-Yah Nature Center staff and a proven ability to work with a team to achieve success. This position is grant-funded for one year (possibly longer, depending on funding). 

Education: Bachelor's degree in environmental science, science education, or related field preferred

Responsibilities Include:

  • Environmental Educational Programming

    • Design, coordinate, and implement environmental education field trips for pre-k through high school

    • Recruit, train, and support volunteer educators for school field trips

    • Develop community partnerships to support environmental education programming

    • Design, coordinate, and implement year-round environmental education programming for multi-generational community groups (i.e., preschool-nursing homes).

    • Design, coordinate, and implement environmental education and community garden programming for the summer day camp. 

  • Community Events:

    • Coordinate year-round community events, including (but not limited to) HalloWoods, Winter Woods, Spring Community Campfire, and Keepers of the Woods events.

  • Birthday Parties, Facility Rentals, and Team Building Sessions:

    • Plan, coordinate, and supervise birthday parties for children ages 2-10 (approximately)

    • Coordinate and supervise rentals of the Cottage, Youth House, Art Shelter, and Athletic Field

    • Design, coordinate, and implement team-building sessions for youth, non-profit, school, and corporate groups

  • Administrative Support:

    • Support preparations for the summer day camp through communications, registration software management, and program development

    • Research current news about environmental education programming, the effect of nature on children, and other mission-related topics

    • Assist with preparations for the American Camp Association accreditation process 

    • Assist with donor data entry and the donor acknowledgment process

    • Create and communicate correspondence to stakeholders via a quarterly newsletter

    • Identify and write grants to support environmental education programming

  • Grounds and Maintenance:

    • Perform regular maintenance of the Community Garden, KinderWoods, and the premises

    • Assess campus projects for volunteer groups 

    • Organize and supervise volunteer workdays 

    • Maintain and organize tools, equipment, and storage areas

  • Other Duties:

    • Special projects as needed

Times: 40 hours per week, with some weekends

Site Supervisor: Gage McAngus, Programs Director: programs@ckby.org 434-384-5732


Location: Camp Kum-Ba-Yah Nature Center-  4415 Boonsboro Road-  Lynchburg, VA 24503


Camp Kum-Ba-Yah has programming year round with school and special programs. If you are looking for part-time, fun and engaging work, we have positions for you. Most of our programs involve large groups of students visiting for a short period of time.  These positions are on an as needed basis.  Staff may work one or both of the following capacities.

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Adventure Education Instructors

Individuals with experience facilitating high ropes course are preferred; however, opportunities to train quality candidates will arise in the spring and fall. Adventure Education Instructors facilitate programs at our climbing wall, three zip-lines, leap for life, and legendary 3 story treehouse as well as our team-building and low-ropes initiatives.

 
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Environmental Education Instructors

Love teaching, but don’t want to be stuck inside the four walls of the classroom? Environmental educators are needed to facilitate nature themed programs for visiting schools.  All of our programs are hands on and placed-based, engaging learners through direct experience.  Expand your teaching toolbox, engage with others in the outdoors and inspire young learners.

 

ALSO AVAILABLE: SUMMER POSITIONS

We are excited to see new applications coming in for positions this summer.


GET INVOLVED

Volunteer
(Grounds/Maintenance, Day of Caring)