Conservation Stewardship Leader at Camp Hale
Established in 1900, Camp Hale is a sleepaway summer camp for Boston-area youth ages 6 to 17 years old to experience a range of outdoor activities in the scenic environment of Squam Lake located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Camp Hale transforms youth into resilient leaders as they discover the wonders of nature, build a diverse community, and embrace challenging experiences. The camp operates on the belief that all youth benefit from opportunities for physical, mental, and social growth and development. The goal is for campers to leave with an enhanced sense of well-being, improved social skills, and awareness of personal potential.
Core Values
· Community: We believe in engaging the entire community as a catalyst in our model of service that helps children and their families build strong, trusting and mutually beneficial relationships.
· Diversity: We believe that we achieve the greatest positive impact on children and their families when we include people from various backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives in disrupting the cycle of poverty.
· Opportunity: We believe that all people have potential and deserve access to top quality educational and economic opportunities.
Organizational Norms and Behaviors
· Collaboration: Finding ways to Work Together with each other and across our departments and positions
· Positivity: Having a “Can Do” Attitude even when things are tough or stressful
· Transparency: Having Open Communication by sharing successes, challenges and ideas with each other
· Excellence: Doing the Best We Can all the time with everything we do
Camp Hale AmeriCorps Members
Camp Hale is a host site of the Lakes Region Conservation Corps. Members participate in a 22.5 week program, May 22- October 26, 2019, that takes place before, during, and after camp season in order to establish and lead innovative conservation programs within the site. Under the supervision of the Camp Hale Director, members will lead trailwork crews, organize terrestrial invasive removal initiatives, plan and conduct environmental education programs, and lead guided hikes. Members conduct these programs while maintaining the Camp mission of providing guidance, leadership, and support to all individuals participating. As a new program, members will be provided the opportunity to develop additional conservation programs based on the needs of the site.
Camp Hale is one of eight host sites within the Lakes Region Conservation Corps. To learn more about the program, visit https://www.squamlakes.org/host-site-descriptions
Members at Camp Hale Receive These Benefits:
- Wilderness First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- New Hampshire Safe Boating Certification
- Commercial Boating License
- The support of an experienced Camp Director and an administrative team to help with anything you need
- Three meals provided daily from June 10- August 31
- Provided Housing: AmeriCorps members live with camp counselors and camp attendees on a rotating basis.
- $200 weekly stipend provided on a bi-weekly basis (subject to taxes)
- Segal Education Award of $2,907 dependent on 900 hours of service.
Expectations:
- Be able to recognize opportunities for new and innovative conservation programs based on the needs of the site.
- Communicate the mission of the Conservation Corps while maintaining positive relations with parents, visitors, and the general public at all times.
- Demonstrate/teach Camp Hale values of community, diversity and opportunity to all campers and staff.
- Actively participate in staff training, meetings, etc.
- Submit all required paperwork on time
- Follow all camp rules, regulations and policies and enforce them among peers.
- Maintain established health, safety and cleanliness standards of the Camp Hale and ACA.
- Follow established procedures for supervising camper health and enforcing all safety regulations.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid and/or CPR.
- Follow established procedures for supervising camper health and enforcing all safety regulations.
Requirements:
- Demonstrate an interest in cultivating conservation efforts through environmental stewardship while incorporating the core values of the site
- Have youth-related work experience, outdoor education, and/or camping experience
- Have the ability to work successfully with a diverse group of campers and other camp personnel
· Must be able to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and be capable of repetitive motion(with or without accommodation)
- Able to carry and use heavy tools while hiking
· Ability to lift up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or a 20 pounds of force constantly (Qualification)
- Must have health insurance for the duration of the program.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high-school diploma or GED and possess a high level of maturity.
- Must meet the Corporation for National Community Service's minimum requirement
- Must clear all required National Service Criminal History Check
- Must be a high school graduate, GED recipient, or must be working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service
- Must be a US citizen, US national, or legal permanent resident of the US
How To Apply: Please apply online at https://www.squamlakes.org/lrcc-application . The application deadline is April 24, 2019. However, we are currently interviewing and encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible to secure an interview.