Camp Care Coordinator at National Audubon Society – Greenwich, Connecticut
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About This Position
Full time
Requisition ID: JR1012
About Audubon
The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.
Position Summary:
This temporary, on-site position supports the daily health, safety, and operations of Audubon’s summer camp program, with a focus on first aid coordination, staff support, and family communication. The role runs from June 22 through August 21 and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Thursdays until 4:00pm.
This position is classified as on-site at 613 Riversville Rd., Greenwich, CT, and plays a key role in ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-organized camp experience for all participants.
Compensation:
$22.00 / hour
Essential Functions
Partner/Collaborate/Assist with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.
Before Camp Begins:
Organize the First Aid and CPR supplies and First Aid packs
Update the emergency contact information, and the summer camp staff roster
Assist with the preparations of the summer camp staff training
During Camp:
Inform the camp staff regarding all camper allergies and medications in their prospective camp groups
Support summer camp staff as needed; substitute as needed
Enter summer camper health information into the camp roster spreadsheets
Maintain the outstanding paperwork log and contact parents to remind them about their outstanding paperwork
Take photographs of camp activities whenever possible
Attend weekly summer camp staff meetings
Support curriculum development and implementation
Daily responsibilities:
Greet parents and children at drop-off and pick-up
Respond to all First Aid and CPR Emergencies
Contact parents when needed i.e.: if a camper is late, forgotten their lunch, or needs to go home, etc.
Enter all first aid injuries into the health log
Drop-off accident report log at camp physician’s office each week to be signed off on
Monitor first aid supplies and alert the camp director when supplies are getting low
Collect all camp medications at the end of each day and store them in the designated locked cabinet
Perform all first aid director duties as outlined by the CT Youth Camp Policy
Qualifications and Experience:
Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Good communicator and team player with a great attention to detail
Bachelor’s degree or higher
CPR/First Aid Certification
Knowledge of local ecology and natural history is helpful but not necessary
Ability to teach natural history concepts, as well as the desire to work outdoors and lead hikes
Experience working with children preferred
Strong oral communication skills, especially when speaking with camp parents and/or guardians
Ability to work well as part of the team
Must be able to commit to the entire period of work
Must have current immunizations/medical forms; CPR and First Aid certification a plus
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.
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The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at