YMCA Camp Orkila - employment/internship

Special thanks to Becca Bregel (she still loves you all) for passing this interesting opportunity along!

OEE Instructor

Orcas Island WA

Spring 2011 - Environmental Education & Outdoor Recreation at YMCA
Camp Orkila

Located on one of the beaches of Orcas Island in the Puget Sound 75
miles north of Seattle, YMCA Camp Orkila offers 285 acres of
beautiful forest, marine, and freshwater environments, as well as a
salmon hatchery, new Marine Education Center with 18,000 gallon salt
water aquarium, several challenge courses, and large organic garden.

Staff members will facilitate two programs every week: The
Environmental Education program, which caters to elementary and
middle school groups and occurs on the weekdays, and the Weekend
Family Camp program, which caters to parent/child YMCA groups from
the Seattle area and occurs on the weekends.

Responsibilities include teaching classes in marine / aquatic
science, terrestrial ecology, earth science, and facilitating group
development and challenge course activities. You will work at least
two evenings a week running evening programs. All staff will work 5
days a week which will include at least one weekend day facilitating
recreation activities for family camp and retreat programs. Camp
staff also assist with many other camp operations, including
cleaning, kitchen work, and maintenance projects.

Requirements: Experience working in environmental education or BS/BA
in environmental science, education, recreation, or related field
preferred. First aid/CPR certification by first day of employment
preferred. You must have some experience working with children. Being
a team player, having a sense of humor and a strong work ethic are
essential!

Salary: $230-$250(DOE)/week + room/board in nice staff housing.
Workers comp provided. Opportunity to learn sea kayaking and other
great perks!

Employment is March 10th through June 18th, 2011. Can be set up as an
internship. Check out www.camporkila.org
Summer and Fall positions also available inquire about
opportunities!

Send resume and references to Christy Shiers, Director of
Environmental Science Programs, at cshiers@seattleymca.org