Summer Program Assistant

This is a Student Employment Experience Development (SEED) funded position, you MUST be a student to apply!

Description:

The Knowlesville Art and Nature Centre is looking for an organized, motivated, kid and nature-loving person to lead our summer programs.

As part of our community based sustainable learning centre, the Summer Program Assistant will be working with our education staff to offer regular programs and camps throughout the summer that help engage children, families and adults in outdoor / environmental and artistic / creative programs. This includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities and work duties:

1) Assist the Program Director and Manager with the development and delivery of summer nature day and overnight camps for rural children, families and adults in the area

2) Give tours of the Art & Nature Centre and manage our resource and materials libraries

3) Develop a series of nature inspired educational activities that include literacy, art, environmental education, craft, bushcraft and local history

4) Assist with the care of the Art & Nature Centre facilities, grounds, gardens and trail systems

5) Assist with the production of our newsletters, media sites and parent communications.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate nature-based programming
• Oversee the health and well-being of all program participants
• Communicate professionally with parents, guests and staff
• Assist with care of facilities, grounds, gardens and trail systems
• Perform a variety of tasks including but not limited to, gardening, cleaning and cooking when possible

Assets:

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification and drivers license
• Communicate professionally with parents, campers and staff

Requirements:

• Experience working with groups of children
• An affinity for the natural world
• Must have the ability to receive and follow direction
• A clear Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening done within the past 12 months
• Must be physically able to assist children as required - (eg. Lifting, getting up and down from the floor frequently)
• Must be prepared to dress appropriately for weather and conditions in order to be comfortable outside for long periods of time and at all times of the year (ie. rain paints, bug jacket, etc.)
• The ability to provide outstanding customer service to children and parents
• Strong communication skills via text, phone, and email