Summer Camp Seasonal Naturalist

The Somerset County Park Commission is seeking Summer Camp Seasonal Naturalists in Bernards, NJ, to teach environmental science programs, lead hikes, and supervise children aged 4-16. The role involves working at the Lord Stirling Park Environmental Education Center, conducting hands-on outdoor experiences throughout summer sessions, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. No specific degree is required for this position.
General Statement of WorkWorking under the direction of full-time Naturalists, the Summer Seasonal Naturalists teach environmental science programs, lead hikes, and supervise children. Coyote Kids (ages 4-6), Eco-Explorers (ages 7-9), AWESIM KIDS (ages 10-13), and AWESIM Teens (ages 14-16) summer science programs are based at Lord Stirling Park Environmental Education Center (EEC) in Basking Ridge, NJ. The programs offer several sessions throughout the summer. Sessions run daily, Monday through Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm. Each session is unique and promotes curiosity about the natural world through fun and immersive hands-on, place-based outdoor experiences. The EEC is nestled within 550 acres of the western portion of the Great Swamp Basin of the Passaic River. There are nine miles of hiking trails through diverse habitats consisting of swamp, forest, pond, and meadows. This year-round Center offers hundreds of hours of educational programming and special events for participants of all a...