Description:  Coordinate an overnight summer camp program for approximately 120 campers each week for 8 weeks of week-long (six day Sunday – Friday) camp programs.  Responsibilities: train and supervise up to 20 camp counselors and 8 junior counselors each week, carry out a 2-week staff training, enrichment and performance evaluations; carry out staff scheduling and program logistics; facilitate staff meetings and group orientation meetings with campers; coordinate field trips, camping trips and guest speakers; communicate with nursing and office staff; act as parent liaison; and monitor program quality.  Pre-season duties are office based and include, preparing for training, scheduling, program planning, trip scheduling, ordering supplies, and assisting with marketing (giving family tours, assisting at camp fairs, helping to coordinate open house, etc.).  Requires being on call (cell phone) 24 hours when camp is in session.  Camp themes highlight environmental education, adventure, and outdoor skills with campers ages 9-17. 

The Site: The URI Environmental Education Center is situated on 2,300 acres of forests, wetlands, and old farmland—the W. Alton Jones Campus.  Dedicated to environmental education, the Center has been offering quality day and residential programs for over 30 years.  The residential camp facilities include a knotty pine dining lodge with field stone fireplaces, hardwood floors, and six meeting rooms.  The grounds include 10 miles of hiking trails, 200 acres of open fields and meadows, a waterfront on a private 75-acre lake, a working farm, and the rustic Poor Farm Teen Base Camp with screen house cabins which accommodates older campers.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education, environmental studies, outdoor recreation, or a related field; experience teaching children and adolescents; supervisory experience.  Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Applicants must have a valid driver's license. Successful applicants will have a thorough working knowledge of no-trace camping techniques.  Red Cross certification or an acceptable equivalent in Standard First Aid and CPR is required.  (Or you must demonstrate the ability to obtain these certifications before the summer.)  Familiarity with environmental stewardship and outdoor activities (rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking etc.) preferred. Applicants must be 25 years old by July 1^st. Pets (even goldfish!) are strictly forbidden.  All final applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check.

Salary: Compensation includes $450 per week plus room and board.

Dates of Employment: April 1 to August 23

Closing Date: When filled.

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, application form, transcripts, and name/phone number of three references to Kailyn Shippee, Summer Programs Coordinator, URI Environmental Education Center, 401 Victory Highway, West Greenwich, RI  02817.  (401) 397-3304, ext. 6043. FAX:  (401) 397-3293.  www.altonjonescamp.org.  E-mail: KMShippee@mail.uri.edu

Description: Assist in the coordination of an overnight summer camp program for approximately 120 campers each week for 8 weeks of six-day camp programs (Sunday – Friday).  Responsibilities:  Play an active role in the 2-week staff training; assist in the supervision of 19 counselors and 8 junior counselors each week, including enrichment programs and performance evaluations and monitoring of program quality; assist with the staff scheduling and program logistics, facilitation of staff meetings, and handling of discipline and homesickness issues; organize and coordinate the daily evening programs with the assistance of the staff; supervise and direct the weekly resource staff; supervise the organization of meal pack-outs and equipment for camping and field trips; perform office duties as necessary; serve as coordinator in his/her absence; fill in for counselors in emergencies, other duties as required.  Overnight Camp Assistant Coordinators will also act as house parents in staff houses to facilitate staff interactions, and uphold policy. Camp themes highlight environmental education, adventure, and outdoor skills with campers ages 9-17.  All programs emphasize environmental stewardship and conservation. 

The Site: The URI Environmental Education Center is situated on 2,300 acres of forests, wetlands, and old farmland—the W. Alton Jones Campus.  Dedicated to environmental education, the Center has been offering quality day and residential programs for over 30 years.  The residential camp facilities include a knotty pine dining lodge with field stone fireplaces, hardwood floors, and six meeting rooms.  The grounds include 10 miles of hiking trails, 200 acres of open fields and meadows, a waterfront on a private 75-acre lake, a working farm, and the rustic Poor Farm Teen Base Camp which houses our older campers.

Salary: Compensation includes $330 per week plus room and board.

Closing Date:  when filled

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, application form, transcripts, and name/phone number of three references to Kailyn Shippee, Summer Programs Coordinator, URI Environmental Education Center, 401 Victory Highway, West Greenwich, RI  02817.  (401) 397-3304, ext. 6043. FAX:  (401) 397-3293.  www.altonjonescamp.org.  E-mail: KMShippee@mail.uri.edu

Description: Teach and lead campers, ages 9-16 during eight six-day residential camping programs with primary responsibility focused on teaching rock climbing and tree climbing or archery.  The Climbing Specialists will set up and provide instruction and supervision for rock and tree climbing sessions.  The Archery Specialists will teach archery instruction to campers ages 9-16 as well as other activities as needed.  While training will be provided, at least some previous experience is helpful.  Camp Counselors oversee safety and teach or lead environmental education, outdoor adventure, leave-no-trace camping and survival skills, campfires, group games, evening programs, skits, and arts and crafts.  The Climbing Specialists will lead both rock and tree climbing activities for campers ages 9-16.  Camp Counselors will also assist with Junior Counselor training and development.  Camp Counselors also supervise campers in cabins overnight and at mealtimes and during free times on a rotating basis.  Other responsibilities are to assist with waterfront supervision; help create a supportive community environment for campers and other staff; assist with camp preparation, clean-up, opening day check-in, and family programs; and instill in each camper an appreciation for the natural environment.

The Site: The URI Environmental Education Center is situated on 2,300 acres of forests, wetlands, and old farmland—the W. Alton Jones Campus.  Dedicated to environmental education, the Center has been offering quality day and residential programs for over 30 years.  The residential camp facilities include a knotty pine dining lodge with field stone fireplaces, hardwood floors, and six meeting rooms.  The grounds include 10 miles of hiking trails, 200 acres of open fields and meadows, a waterfront on a private 75-acre lake, a working farm, and the rustic Poor Farm Teen Base Camp which houses our older campers.  Rock climbing takes place off-site.

Qualifications: Successful applicants will have previous teaching experience or previous experience working with children or adolescents. Requires energy, enthusiasm, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated interest in the environment and outdoor activities (rock climbing, no-trace camping, canoeing, etc).  College degree, or college courses in education, environmental science, outdoor education or recreation preferred.  Red Cross certification in standard first aid and CPR required.  Experience speaking, leading songs, and/or story telling in front of large (50-100) groups of children is helpful. Training will be provided but previous rock/tree climbing and/or archery experience is preferred.  Minimum age is 18 years, 21 or older with driver's license is preferred.  Pets are strictly forbidden.  All final applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check. 

Salary: Compensation includes $200 per week for staff ages 18-20, $225 per week for staff ages 21 +, and $250 per week for Drivers (21+ with a clean driving record).  Includes room and board.

Dates of Employment: June 22 to August 16. Attendance at staff training (first two weeks) is mandatory.

Description: URI's Environmental Education Center is seeking qualified individuals to teach and lead campers in a summer day camp program for 90 children each week ages 5-15.  Responsibilities:  supervise 8-12 day campers; teach outdoor lessons in either forest and wetland ecology and outdoor skills or sustainable agriculture, humane animal care, early American history, organic gardening, and cultural history, or outdoor adventure including rock climbing, kayaking and team building. Day Camp Counselors participate in cleaning classroom and outdoor areas, animal feeding and care, cleaning stalls, gardening, gear organization and clean up, etc.  The day starts at 8:00 am with chores and preparation for the campers. Campers arrive at 8:30 am and stay until 3:30 pm.  During the program, students are divided into groups of eight to ten with one Counselor and one Junior Counselor.  Most groups will also have a Junior Counselor to assist.  At the Woodvale Farm Day Camp, campers age 5-8 help out on the farm, work in the gardens, prepare food, participate in farm demonstrations, and go on hikes.  At the Eco-Zone Day Camp, campers age 8-11 participate in activities involving forest, field, and freshwater wetland ecology, and go on a Thursday night camp out.  At Teen X Day Camp campers ages 12-15 participate in outdoor adventure activities such as rock climbing, kayaking, surfing, team building and go on a Wednesday night camp out.  All campers go on hikes, make crafts, and swim.  Eco-Zone and Teen X campers also canoe.  After the campers leave, there is a clean-up period and brief staff meeting. The day ends at 4:30 pm.  Supervising campers while riding the shuttle bus to and from camp is required for some staff members.

The Site: The URI Environmental Education Center is situated on 2,300 acres of forests, wetlands, and old farmland—the W. Alton Jones Campus.  Dedicated to environmental education, the Center has been offering quality day and residential programs for over 30 years. The Woodvale Farm Day Camp utilizes the historic 19^th century Woodvale farm, which is home to sheep, goats, chickens, pigs, rabbits, and ducks.  The scenic pastures, organic gardens, historical barn, and farm classroom provide an ideal day camp setting.  The Eco-Zone Ecology Day Camp uses the botanically unique Nettie Marie Jones Nature Preserve.  The Nature Preserve has woodland and swamp trails, fields, wildflower meadows, brooks, and a classroom building all adjacent to a 75-acre lake.  Teen X utilizes the Poor Farm Teen Base Camp, a historic site with screen cabins, barn and bathhouse.  They also visit various off-campus locations including beaches, rock-climbing gyms, rivers and hiking areas.  

 Qualifications: Previous experience working with young children is required.  Enthusiasm, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated interest in the environment and education are a must.  Current certifications in standard first aid and community CPR are required.  Pets are not allowed on site.  All final applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check. 

Compensation: $250 per week.  Additional $50 per week for shuttle bus supervision.  Includes a paid training period. 

Dates of Employment: June 20-August 16.