Nature Center Director
Swift Nature Camp
Minong, Wisconsin
Nature Center Director — Northwoods of Wisconsin
Do you dream of teaching where the forest is your office, the lake is your conference room, and every day brings a new adventure? Swift Nature Camp is seeking a passionate Nature Center Director to inspire, educate, and lead in one of the most beautiful, untouched natural areas of Wisconsin.
As our Nature Center Director, you’ll be at the heart of our mission — connecting kids with the wonders of the Northwoods. This is your chance to build immersive outdoor experiences, lead a team of nature educators, and make a lasting impact on the next generation of naturalists. INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE Outdoor Summer Camp
Responsibilities:
- Lead, inspire, and mentor campers at the Nature Center/Camp Zoo.
- Develop and oversee hands-on environmental education programs for youth and families.
- Care for the Nature Center critters
- Ensure safety, accessibility, and an exceptional experience for all campers aged 6-17.
- Be a positive part of the overnight summer camp community.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- Live in the heart of the Northwoods, surrounded by lakes, forests, and (loads of) wildlife.
- Enjoy a lifestyle where hiking, canoeing, fishing, and stargazing are part of your daily routine.
- Join a community that is passionate about inspiring kids to enjoy and care for the natural environment.
- We will provide you with lesson plans with plenty of room for your ideas for your programs
If you love the smell of pine, the sound of loons on the lake, and inspiring the next generation to care for the natural world, this is the role for you.
We’re looking for candidates who bring passion, curiosity, and creativity and are a positive influence on the camp community. This is a full time job from May22- Aug 10. Positions are open to those with some college and are majoring in the outdoor sciences.
Here is what to do:
1) Go to website www.SNC.Camp
2) Take a look around and see if camp is for you
3) Fill out the application, It more for counselors but will work ok
4) Then lets chat or if you like we can talk first, give me a text 630-776-2151
5)If you perfer you can send a resume to swiftcamp@aol.com
Questions to get you thinking while applying:
- What’s your dream outdoor classroom?
- How would you introduce a group of kids to an animal they’ve never seen before?
- If you could run any seasonal program in the Northwoods, what would it be?
Come for the lakes, stay for the laughter, lead for the love of nature. Your adventure starts here!
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
| Category | Admin & Leadership, Environmental Education |
| Tags | Nature Center, Zoo |