Discovery Camp Assistant (multiple positions)

Company: INC Research
Location: Asheville
Posted on: March 25, 2020

Job Description:

Classification Title TNCA05 - Discovery Camp Assistant (multiple positions) Working Title TNCA05 - Discovery Camp Assistant (multiple positions) Position Number TNCA05 - Discovery Camp Assistant SPA/EPA Type of Position Time Limited Full-time/Part-time Full Time If Time Limited Position, please specify length of time May 25, 2020 thru August 14, 2020 Posting Text Nestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains just south of Asheville, The North Carolina Arboretum offers acres of cultivated gardens and groomed trails featuring some of the most beautiful, botanically-diverse plants in the region. These positions will focus on assisting Youth Education staff daily with outdoor focused camp programming. This role will also include preparing and maintaining environmental education program materials, participating on individual work teams for a variety of subjects, assisting with Eco Lab classroom operations and maintenance as well as other job-related tasks as required. Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit Youth Education at The North Carolina Arboretum delivers educational experiences that create a purposeful, engaging and experiential approach to science and outdoor education. It is the mission of Youth Education to provide every student with: Adventure: Enjoyable, physically active, healthy experiences that get young people moving, outdoors and immersed in the unique natural heritage of our biologically diverse region. Exploration: Hands-on investigations that challenge youth to make observations, examine data and draw conclusions about the natural world of which they are a part. Awareness: Learning experiences that foster an environmental consciousness in youth that will aid in shaping their personal and professional life. The Arboretum utilizes this approach to cultivate students who value natural resources, learn how to recognize their impact on the world around them and are equipped with the skill, knowledge and ability to achieve in the 21st century fields of sustainability, conservation and environmental sciences. SPA Minimum Qualifications Minimum of a high school diploma is required. Any combination of education or experience equaling a degree in teaching/education, childhood development, outdoor education, biology, ecology or a related field. Possession of a valid driver's license is required and applicants being considered must agree to a background check. Physically, this work requires long hours of leading programs in the out of doors in various weather conditions, often times carrying a pack with program equipment. Hiring Salary Range $14 per hour. EPA Minimum Qualifications and Competencies Desired Education/Experience/Skills (Additional Qualifications) Competencies Youth leadership experience and good customer service skills are required; Experience working with children in an outdoor setting is strongly desired; Ability to work unsupervised and to display flexibility in an ever-changing environment; Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Arboretum's website prior to interview and be prepared for a skills assessment. Management Preferences Special Instructions to Applicants EEO The UNC System Office (includes UNC-TV and NCSEAA) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. The UNC System Office (includes UNC-TV and NCSEAA) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To claim veterans' preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with a State Application for Employment (Form PD-107 or equivalent) to the appointing authority. The UNC System Office (includes UNC-TV and NCSEAA) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. EEO Contact Information Applicants needing assistance with or who have questions about the application process are asked to contact: Department Location-City Asheville Department Location-State North Carolina Job Open Date 03/04/2020 Job Close Date 03/22/2020 Posting Number

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