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Summer Teacher Naturalist.
An excellent opportunity to work with a nationally recognized residential environmental education program, while living in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This position will work extensively with a variety of summer youth camps (nature, science, backpacking) as well as adult and college level workshops.
Responsibilities: Work in all aspects of implementing summer residential environmental education program for youth including: develop and teach daily natural history activities; conduct evening programs; co-lead backpacking trips; supervise campers in the lodge, and other summer camp related activities. Implement and teach adult summer programs that focus on the natural and cultural history of the Smoky Mountains. Serve in a leadership capacity for summer interns.
Qualifications: Energetic, enthusiastic, and committed individuals. Must have experience and training in environmental education, natural history, plus experience working with children and adults in outdoor educational settings.
A minimum of two years of college in a related degree plus summer camp experience. Basic First Aid and Community CPR training preferred.
Salary and Benefits: Housing, meals and clothing allowance are provided, as well as $250 – $300 per week depending on experience.
Dates of Employment: May 27 - August 2, 2008
Application deadline: February 15, 2008
To Apply:
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Submit to:
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont
9275 Tremont Road • Townsend, Tennessee 37882
(865) 448-6709 • mail@gsmit.org
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Association will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.