As the Expeditions Program Intern at Green River Preserve, you hold a position of great responsibility and importance. Your warmth, enthusiasm, willingness to share knowledge and sensitivity to the needs of each camper contribute profoundly to the success of our program. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

General Duties

• Participate in staff training and be willing to take a leadership role
• Attend staff meetings including: pre-session meetings, camper progress meetings, session meetings, and other important matters
• Write progress reports and evaluations of campers and staff as needed
• Be a nurturing role model to all campers and staff
• Abide by and enforce all camp rules
• Serve in any capacity needed in the event of an emergency
• Be prompt to all camp functions
• Keep radio in good working order and properly charged
• Assist with chores before, during and after camp sessions
• Assume other duties that may be assigned

Expeditions 

• Manage and prepare necessary health and permission forms, permits, and paperwork for each Expedition. 
• Communicate with parents about trip logistics, details, and pending paperwork. 
• Assist with arrival and closing days.
• Transport expeditioners to and from the airport, if needed. 
• Assist with climbing, canoeing, evening programs and other program areas as needed for Expeditions and Base Camp. 
• Reconcile trip budgets
• Write daily updates on social media and website blog
• Assist Expedition Leaders with grocery shopping and food prep
• Assist Directors with staff morale gifts throughout the season
• Serve as a trip leader in the event that a Leader falls ill or can no longer be present on a trip. 
• Assist if necessary on evacuation of an expeditioner. 

Program Office

• Assist with camp programs--evening programs, free time monitoring, activity assessments, table setters, camp characters/heroes. 
• Assist in purchasing supplies for special camp programs (Grand Slams, campout, cabin night, GLP)
• Assist with logistics, planning, and transportation of GLP days.
• Assist with staff and camper observations
• Assist with radio duty and campout preparation (organizing routes, acquiring and dividing food, preparing and distributing shelter bins, organizing and maintaining camping gear).
• Assist Directors with observations and evaluations of summer staff. 
• Assist with end of session Grit List check off
• If needed, serve as a substitute mentor, activity instructor, or cabin counselor
• Assist Campout Coordinator. Responsibilities include monitoring/supervising all planning, logistics, equipment, food, menus, backpack rentals, supplies, and debrief meetings. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Essential Functions

• Read written documentation both on paper and on screen
• Listen to and comprehend oral communication
• Effectively communicate in both verbal and written communications
• Work several days in a row, sometimes with little rest
• Work with and have patience for children for up to 24 hours a day
• Be comfortable and work effectively in an outdoor or natural setting
• Hike up to five miles each day
• Lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds
• Make decisions in high-stress situations
• Function and thrive in a community with very little personal space
• Respect and obey authority
• Live and/or work with other people up to twenty-four (24) hours a day
• Utilize discretion when faced with sensitive issues