Timeline: Position begins July 2, mandatory staff training June 25-29, 2012
Application Deadline: will accept resumes until positions are full
Wage: Dependent on position (see below)
Location: Toronto-Parkdale/ High Park, Green Spaces, and beyond.
Learn more: http://www.pineproject.org
Duties and Responsibilities
• Facilitate fun, educational experiences with campers in nature
• Co-lead groups of up to 10 campers with fellow staff
• Assist in program planning and development
• Participate in morning and afternoon prep and debrief meetings with all
staff.
• Take on a role delivering big picture.
• Assist in developing camp culture by leading and participating in skits,
songs and games
• Commit to in professional development and skill building in and outside of
camp
• Participate in community skill building events
• Be prepared to work outside in all weather.
Positions
The position you are hired for at p.i.n.e. will be determined by your fit with
the qualifications outlined below and your length and level of experience
working with children and in the outdoors. For more info on staff positions: http://www.pineproject.org/lend-a-hand/job-opportunities/
• Counseling Staff: 7 week contract- $2,250.00
• Assistant Instructor: 7 week contract- $900- stipend
• Intern: 7 week volunteer contract with access to free training and courses
throughout the year (see below)
• Volunteer: The volunteer program at P.I.N.E. is a 1-2 week opportunity for
individuals to develop naturalist, wilderness and leadership skills while
gaining entry level experience with P.I.N.E
BONUS: All staff and intern positions will gain access to discounted courses,
and those hired by January 15th will be eligible for our extensive 6month
training program
Qualifications:
p.i.n.e. is committed to hiring people that represent diverse walks of life and
experience recognizing that healthy communities and project thrive with a
diverse representation of skills. As such, if you feel qualified for this job
but do not have some of the skills listed below, please still apply!
Mandatory Qualifications:
• Up to date Police Vulnerable Sectors Check
• Up to date First-aid certification. (Wilderness First Aid preferred- WFR/
WAFA through Wilderness Medical Associates)
• Experience working with children in a mentorship role
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of wild edible and medicinal plants
• Beginner to advanced naturalist knowledge of local ecosystems
• Participated in wilderness skills intensive program, or have equivalent
knowledge from time spent outdoors
• Experienced in wildlife tracking
• Experience with the P.I.N.E. Project (have participated in at least 3 tracking
clubs)
• Have been educated in a naturalist based program: Formal education or
otherwise
Assets:
• Background in theatre, music, or the creative arts
• Participated in/ volunteered at traditional skills gatherings (i.e.
Headwaters)
• Experience in land restoration/ stewardship.
• Graduate of the Art of Mentoring program
To Apply:
Please send a copy of your resume and cover letter to Andrew Mcmartin at
info(@) pineproject.org with the subject line: (your name) summer camp
application
