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    Summer Camp Coordinator - Seattle, United States - University of Washington

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    As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

    UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

    University of Washington Botanic Gardens (UWBG) Education Program Mission: Provide meaningful educational experiences that enrich participants' connections with plants and the natural world.

    Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the University of Washington Botanic Gardens, we value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, fairness, and opportunity for all. We see implicit and explicit exclusion from green spaces like botanic gardens as an injustice that shapes our past and present and must be countered as we move into the future.

    As a community, we believe that working to achieve equity and promote inclusion is both crucial and complex; we embrace the continuous commitment, the collective growth mindset, and the humility required to make meaningful transformation.

    For the full statement of commitment, visit

    The University of Washington Botanic Gardens in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences seeks a nonpermanent, hourly Summer Camp Coordinator.

    The University of Washington Botanic Gardens (UWBG) is a leading center of botanical research, education, and outreach. With more than 320 acres of gardens and natural areas in the heart of Seattle, the UW Botanic Gardens is home to internationally significant plant collections, award-winning restoration ecology and conservation programs, and popular public programs serving youth, adults, and professionals. UWBG has two sites: the Washington Park Arboretum and the Center for Urban Horticulture.

    Our day camp curricula are designed to promote an appreciation of plants and the environment through fun, educational, outdoor learning experiences. We focus on hands-on exploration, play, and the concept of "learning by doing". UWBG offers day camp programs for 1st - 8th grade campers and volunteer and leadership training to high school students.

    We have two locations for UW Botanic Gardens Summer Camp. The Washington Park Arboretum and the Center for Urban Horticulture.

    This position will coordinate the day-to-day operations of our summer day camp at one location working with Summer Camp Naturalists, high school volunteers, and UWBG Education staff. Shifts will be eight hours per business day when camp is in session, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

    Dates: This position begins in late spring, with time for training, site orientation, and preparation of the site and materials. Summer Camp Naturalist training will be in mid-June. Camp programs will run from late June through August. After the end of camp, there will be additional time for cleaning and wrapping up tasks.

    General Duties: Under the supervision of the UW Botanic Garden Youth & Family Education Supervisor, this position will utilize the UW Botanic Gardens outdoor areas to provide fun and dynamic educational and recreational experiences for campers. Serves as the primary person responsible for on-site support of summer camp naturalists, high school volunteers, and our campers and their families each week.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Provide leadership presence throughout the camp day, supporting summer camp naturalists, high school volunteers, campers, and families

    Ensure that day-to-day camp operations run in a safe and effective manner

    Maintain and ensure safety and well-being of program participants and the teaching environment, including adhering to required health and safety precautions

    Communicate effectively with families, campers, and UWBG staff

    Collaborate with UWBG Youth and Family Education administrative staff in support of program operations

    Prepare, clean up, and maintain teaching and programmatic supplies and supporting materials in a well-organized manner

    Support and co-facilitate training sessions for summer camp naturalists

    Provide on-site orientation for high school volunteers

    Lead programs in an outdoor setting in all kinds of weather

    Other related duties as assigned, including substituting in camp groups

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    High school graduation or equivalent.

    Two years of experience in the program specialty (teaching diverse youth audiences in an outdoor environment) OR equivalent education/experience.

    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Passion for equity and inclusion in environmental education.

    Willingness to work with students from 1st grade through high school in various capacities.

    Have excellent organizational skills, the ability to work as a team member, and strong interpersonal skills.

    Ability to problem-solve and maintain a sense of calm as unforeseen situations arise.

    Experience supervising and mentoring staff and/or volunteers.

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

    Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and sit, for 15-20 minutes at a time.

    Be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds for short distances.

    Be punctual, responsible, and able to work outdoors in all types of weather.

    CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain prior to the start of camp

    Appointment to this position is contingent upon obtaining satisfactory results from a criminal background check and a Sexual Misconduct Disclosure check.

    Department Contact

    Send questions to: Kim Daniel, Youth & Family Programs Supervisor, ,


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