| Company Name: | Chippewa Nature Center |
| Phone: | 9896310830 |
| Email: | jhockstra@chippewanaturecenter.org |
| Address 1: | 400 S Badour Rd |
| Address 2: | |
| City: | Midland |
| State: | MI |
| Zip: | 48640 |
| Position Title: | Nature Day Camp Adventure Trip Leader |
| Number of Openings: | 2 |
| Position Type: | Other |
| Position Type Other Description: | Sports & Recreation |
| Start Date: | 05/27/2025 |
| Duties: | Job Summary: Join a team of creative, energetic professionals who work together to connect children with nature through educational, recreational and cultural experiences. Chippewa Nature Center is in search of a Nature Day Camp (NDC) Adventure Trip Leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children by providing powerful, dynamic programs in the backcountry. The Adventure Trip Leader will lead 5- to 9-day programs, introducing campers ages 10-16 to backpacking, canoeing, kayaking and backcountry camping in the state of Michigan.
Objective: To develop and implement programming of predetermined adventure trips for campers to support and strengthen their relationships with the natural world.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Manage camper health and safety
2. Communicate with families regarding camper needs, safety concerns, dietary considerations and trip highlights/experiences
3. Determine specific routes for the predetermined trip locations
4. Plan, prepare and shop for meals
5. Provide day-to-day programming for youth ages 10-16
6. Communicate regularly with the Camp Director
7. Be an engaged member of the CNC team
8. Other duties as assigned
Learn more at www.chippewanaturecenter.org/employment |
| Experience Required: | Required Qualifications:
• Experience working with youth in the outdoors
• Personal or professional experience backpacking, canoeing and/or kayaking and backcountry camping
• First aid and CPR certifications
• Valid chauffeur’s license (can be obtained after hire)
• 18 years of age or older
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work varied hours, including some weekends and evenings
Preferred Qualifications:
• Wilderness First Aid/First Responder and Lifeguard (or ability to become certified)
• Preference will be given to those who have earned or are working toward a degree in outdoor recreation, biology, ecology, environmental education or another related field
• Knowledge of local natural resources (ecology, identification of birds, plants, etc.) |
| Wage or Salary: | 600 |
| Per Week |
| Approximate Work Hours or Days: | 40 |
| Hours |
| How to apply: | Send cover letter and resume to Steve Frisbee, Camp Director at sfrisbee@chippewanaturecenter.org or 400 S Badour Road, Midland, MI 48640 |
| Posting End Date: | 02/01/2025 |