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Summer Camp Assistant

Sound Salmon Solutions

Edmonds, Washington

Job Type Temporary
Salary $20 per hour
Deadline Jun 08, 2025

Committed Dates: June 30th, July 7th - 11th, July 21st - 25th, August 4th - 8th with potential for occasional hours between camp weeks

Compensation:  $20.00/hour

Location: Willow Creek Salmon & Watershed Education Center, Edmonds, WA

Hours:  M-Th hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm. Fridays are an early release day 8:00am - 2:00pm. This position would be up to 135 hours for the work term.

Job Requirements:

  • Submit information required and pass a background check for working with youth
  • Valid first aid and CPR certification

Qualifications:

  • 18 years or older 
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and an approachable personality with the ability to receive feedback and have a growth mindset
  • Ability to navigate difficult outdoor classroom situations, including students and parentsAbility to maintain accurate records with attention to detail
  • Proficient in the Google suite as well as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and competent with social media Strong interest in the recovery of salmon and their habitat
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal oversight as well as part of a team 
  • Punctual and prepared for daily tasks
  • Able to work outside for long periods in a variety of weather conditions (reasonable disability accommodations will be provided if needed)
  • Experience working in an outdoor, environmental summer camp setting

Responsibilities:

 A. Education

  • Deliver salmon, water quality, and stewardship  education lessons to camp participants ranging from 3rd to 5th grade and 5th to 7th grade, including both team-teaching and solo teaching
  • Assist with classroom management in an outdoor setting
  • Support a fun, engaging, and educational summer camp experience for all campers
  • Assist in lesson planning, preparation, and clean-up
  • Document education lesson data for tracking & reporting purposes
  • Provide support to the Education Program as needed
  • Report any incidents, supply shortages, or program needs ASAP to the supervisor(s)
  • Assist with program development

B. Miscellaneous

  • Positively engage with camper parents and families
  • Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor(s) 
HOW TO APPLY

Please send resume, cover letter, and two professional references with “Your Name – Summer Camp Assistant” as the subject line via e-mail to Brittany Ahmann, Development & Education Manager, brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org . Deadline to apply is June 8, 2025  Please no office visits regarding the position opening.

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.

Category Environmental Education, Fisheries, Outdoor Recreation
Tags Nature Center