Environmental Education Specialist - Summer Camp

The Environmental Education Specialist at Fiver Children's Foundation will administer Camp Fiver's Environmental Education program for campers aged 8-14 from June 16 to August 23, 2025. Responsibilities include implementing and developing educational curriculum focused on nature and earth science. Candidates should have or be pursuing a relevant degree and possess teaching experience. The position offers $375/week plus room and board, requiring on-site presence in Poolville, NY.
Organization: Fiver Children’s Foundation- Camp Fiver

Location: Poolville, NY

Position: Environmental Education Specialist

Dates: June 16 - August 23, 2025

Salary: $375/week plus room and board, & partial travel reimbursement dependent on distance

“Just because you have a campsite, counselors and campers doesn’t mean that you have a camp. A true camp is one in which everyone can work together to help one another achieve their personal goals. Camp Fiver is not only a true camp; it is also a family.” ~Written by a 5year Fiver camper

About Fiver Children’s Foundation

Fiver is not a typical after school program or summer camp. We take a slow and steady approach, over ten years, to building relationships and developing social, emotional and life skills that lead to positive decision-making and outcomes for youth. We are committed to ensuring that all Fiver spaces, communications and interactions are: Inclusive, Warm, Youth-Centered, Honest, and Intentional. Through our one-of-a-kind ten-year commitment, Fiver provides experiences that challenge and builds relationships that nurture so that youth from marginalized communities in New York can create their own positive futures.

Job Description

The Environmental Education Specialist is responsible for the administration and operation of Camp Fiver’s Environmental Education program, which provides educational instruction to campers between the ages of 8-14 during five 45-minute periods each day. The EE Specialist will implement the existing Environmental Education curriculum as well as develop new programs that offer participants a variety of opportunities to expand knowledge of nature and earth science. The camp’s beautiful 129-acre facility encompasses a creek, a lake, wetlands, fields and mountains, making it an ideal outdoor laboratory for hands-on, interactive learning!

Qualifications
• The Environmental Education Specialist must hold or be pursuing a degree in education, environmental education, or a field related to earth/life science.
• Prior teaching experience and summer camp experience preferred.
• Must be a dynamic, energetic, compassionate and patient individual willing to work in a cooperative, team environment.

EE Specialists will gain many transferable skills such as leadership, effective communication, time management, strategic thinking, behavior management and youth development best practices.

Fiver offers a $100 referral bonus in the first paycheck for every counselor/staff member that you refer, is hired, & arrives at camp for staff training.

Located in beautiful Upstate New York, Camp Fiver is a four-hour trip from New York City and is 45 minutes southeast of Syracuse. Camp Fiver’s 129-acre property includes a lake, a river, woodlands, a learning center, dining hall, horse barn and more. Counselors live at Camp Fiver for all 4, 12-day sessions (off days will be discussed thoroughly during staff training) including one and a half weeks of training prior to camp.

Apply for Camp Fiver 2025 using the link below:

https://fiver.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/staff/App

The Fiver Children’s Foundation believes that historically marginalized communities must be centered in the work that we do, and are actively taking steps to make sure our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other marginalized groups.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $375.00 per week

Work Location: In person