Fall Environmental Educator/Resident Camp

Fall Environmental Educator/Resident Camp

Help bring the joy of nature to kids and take the classroom to the woods! 

Background: This short-term educator position in a residential camp setting supports the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania (ASWP) partnership with the Fox Chapel Area School District (FCASD). The program rents the location of Camp Allegheny in Stoystown, Pennsylvania, in the beautiful Laurel Highlands/Allegheny Mountain area of Somerset County. Educators work outdoors with small groups of fifth-grade students, their teachers, and high school students who serve as camp counselors. The camp program is a core part of the FCASD fifth-grade Science and Social Studies curricula. 

Educator duties include:

• Leading engaging environmental education lessons and activities in outdoor/trail settings
• Helping to train and mentor high school students serving as camp counselors
• Leading campfires, and group activities/games
• Supervising student daily routines, and managing program materials and supplies
• Maintaining a positive, safe, and healthy experience for all participants.

Employment Period: September 8 until October 9, 2026. Room and board provided on-site throughout employment period. Most weekends off except September 12-13.

Qualifications:

Required

• Employment contingent on obtaining background clearances as required by the state of Pennsylvania (fees reimbursed) in a timely manner
• Degree in environmental or outdoor education, education, environmental studies, natural sciences, or related field, or prior relevant experience
• Ability to work well with all ages (upper elementary, high school, adult) and in teams
• Willingness to work outdoors in a rural/natural setting in varying weather conditions
• Positive, flexible, and creative attitude
• Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of, or interest in ecology and regional history
• Must enjoy autumn in the Laurel Highlands on Allegheny Mountain!

Preferred but not required

First Aid/CPR (if not current, training will be provided)

Additional Details:

Employment term includes one week of training/prep work, 3 weeks of camp. Most weekends off except September 12-13. Room and board provided onsite throughout the term.

About ASWP: Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania (ASWP) is a 501c3 nonprofit environmental education and conservation organization based in Pittsburgh, PA. The mission of Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is to connect the people of southwestern Pennsylvania to birds and nature through our programs, projects, and places.