Environmental Education Seasonal Director in Monroe, WA

Position: Onsite Temporary Camp Staff
Location: Monroe, WA
Duration: Spring 2025

GENERAL INTRODUCTION:

Each position employed with CYO Camping and Guest Services helps to extend the ministry of the Archbishop in particular ways as outlined in the position description.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE:

Work with the Outdoor Education Program Coordinators to plan, direct, and supervise the Environmental Education program and staff, providing an educationally enriching program in the tradition of the Catholic faith.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE:

Plan, direct, and supervise the CYO Environmental Education program and staff. Provide an educational and spiritually enriching program in the tradition of the Catholic faith.

ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES:

1. Plan, implement, and supervise the Environmental Education program, under the direction of the Outdoor Education Program Coordinators and the Director of CYO Camps.
2. Meet tangible program and educational goals.
3. Provide leadership in all areas of the program; including but not limited to whole group direction, teaching lessons, leading meals, organizing mass, playing games, leading challenge course activities, and evening programming.
4. Create a welcoming atmosphere for schools to have an exceptional learning environment. This includes pre-camp communication with schools.
5. Train and evaluate the Teacher Naturalists and the program on an on-going basis in collaboration with the schools.
6. Work with staff and teachers to deal with student, chaperone and teacher needs, staff relations, and program development.
7. Respond to and report emergency situations that may arise during the season.
8. Share on-call duty in the nighttime hours.
9. Direct pre- and post- session camp clean-up.
10. Provide general camp support- i.e. low ropes and initiatives facilitation, kitchen and facilities clean-up, luggage transportation, etc.
11. For one week (M-F), assistant direct day camp for kids ages 5-14 at Camp Don Bosco in Carnation, Washington.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Primary:

1. Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church by extending the ministry of the Archbishop.
2. Ability and desire to use God-given gifts and talents in service of the local Church in support of the collaboration between lay and ordained Ministers.

Education:

1. BA or BS degree in an applicable field or significant qualifying experience.

Experience:

1. Previous experience with facilitating and leading environmental education programs.
2. Demonstrated understanding of youth development and child behavior management.
3. Previous experience working with diverse populations.

Other Elements:

1. Ability to set and meet deadlines.
2. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
3. Proactive customer service and problem solving skills.
4. Commitment to the mission and values of CYO.
5. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Comfortable with public speaking, teaching, and working with teachers and chaperones.
6. Must have current CPR/First Aid certification, and Food Handler’s permit, challenge course certifications or willingness to obtain through our training programs.
7. Willingness to work outside in a variety of weather for long periods.
8. Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends.
9. Possess a valid Washington state driver’s license and a clean driving record.
10. Must be at least 21 years of age.

This position description describes the essential duties and qualifications of the position. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the position nor does it describe everything. This document is open to modifications under the direction of the Archbishop, consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not a contract.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.