Science Center Program Associate
Position Summary:
As a Christian ministry, we have the privilege of sharing the joy of Jesus with everyone who comes to Camp Timber-lee. Part of that joy is having a beautiful 600+ acre camp where people come to find a respite in their daily lives. Serves as an instructor, program facilitator, and host within Timber-lee’s various programs that include summer camp, retreats, outdoor education, and others. Responsible for execution of pre and post-Timber-lee experience planning and preparations. Participates in departmental and camp-wide projects and routine assignments to care for departmental and camp assets and facilities. Participates in and responsible for assisting in overall camp ministry planning.
Responsibilities:
● Instruct activities, including classes on various topics of natural history, sciences, and natural resources.
● Assists with creating and developing instructional resources, including curriculum, class resources, display boards, etc., for all Science Center classes and activities.
● Assist with the care of equipment, departmental infrastructure, and land management activities
● Assist with the care of equipment, departmental infrastructure, and land management activities
● Assist in hosting various camp groups.
● Assist in other camp-wide tasks and opportunities as assigned
Qualifications:
Spiritual
● Is a professing Christian committed in faith to the Biblical truths found in the Statement of Faith.
● Supportive of Timber-lee’s mission and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle, and character demonstration in keeping with biblical models.
● Strives to demonstrate through thought, attitude, actions, and behaviors a life that reflects a personal faith in Jesus Christ and exhibits the fruits of the Spirit.
● Exhibits a sincere love for the Lord and desires to see people come to know Him personally and grow in their faith.
Organizational
● In agreement with and supports Timber-lee's ministries, philosophy, and policies.
● Demonstrates excellent work ethic and excels at providing quality customer service
● Has excellent communication skills and the ability to teach or lead others. ● Understands and exhibits and understands behaviors and skills needed to function and be accountable in a team environment.
● Passion for people, learning new things, and a sense of adventure
● Must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid drivers license
Positional
● Required to live on grounds in shared dorm style housing.
● College degree required. Degrees in education, natural sciences including biology, ecology, environmental studies, and other similar programs preferred.
● Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at least 50 feet.
● Capable of working with, caring for, and handling various small animals used in teaching units, including birds, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, etc.
● Evenings and weekends required.
● Ability to perform a mixture of indoor and outdoor work.
● Able to work on feet for long periods of time.
● Able to work in an allergen-rich environment with little, if any, impact on work performance.
● Able to traverse the multi-terrain campground during all seasons.
● Field experience in biology, ecology, natural resource management, or working with living displays and associated systems is a plus.