The Summit Bechtel Reserve ยท 4 months ago
Ecology & Conservation Director
Glen Jean, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$2,000/mo - $2,100/moThe Summit Bechtel Reserve is a large outdoor adventure and education facility located near New River Gorge National Park. They are seeking an Ecology & Conservation Director to provide leadership and management for various ecology and conservation programs, instruct Scouts in merit badges, and ensure safe and engaging experiences during summer camp.
Recreational Facilities & Services
Responsibilities
Provide leadership/management to the Ecology and Conservation, Sustainability, and Fish Camp areas
Provide formal and informal feedback to staff, coordinate program logistics, collect program/instructional materials
Instruct, mentor, and engage Scouts (ages 11-17) in ecology/conservation merit badges
Present to groups of 5-20 Scouts (youth) to transfer knowledge and empower application of skills and concepts
Enter or turn in accurate advancement paperwork in a timely manner
Participate in camp-wide programs and activities (campfires, evening programs)
Manage or assist with the setup, maintenance, and takedown of program and camping areas
Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions
Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area
Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership
Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook
Qualification
Required
Minimum age: 18+
Leave No Trace Level II certification required (training provided)
Able to obtain National Camping School Ecology/Conservation certification (training provided)
Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)
Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication
Ability to stand, walk, and hike, up to 8 hours daily and ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
Complete the Annual Health and Medical Record, including height/weight guidelines
Preferred
Previous environmental science, biology, ecology, conservation, and/or outdoor education
Previous leadership experience and/or Scouting/Summit experience
Company
The Summit Bechtel Reserve
Situated in the wilds of West Virginia, The Summit is a training, Scouting, and adventure center for the millions of youth, adults and anyone who loves the outdoors.
Founded in 2009
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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