Seasonal Ranger Camp Counselor Pre-professional - Blackwell Forest Preserve
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County provides opportunities for people to connect with nature.
The District's mission is, "to acquire and hold lands containing forests, prairies, wetlands and associated plant communities or lands capable of being restored to such natural conditions for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure and recreation of it's citizens.
Job purpose
The pre-professional position supports the District's camp operation ensuring a positive and safe experience to the public.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Interact with the participants, engage in activities, be a positive role model, and provide appropriate leadership to camp participants
• Help develop full value contracts (code of conduct), form group dynamics, and apply varying leadership techniques
• Oversee a safe participant drop off/pick up
• Provide District information to the participants regarding the preserves, facility operations, recreational opportunities, rules and regulations
• Keep neat and accurate records including incident/injury reports, equipment damage reports, documentation of behavioral issues, time accounting, time sheets, etc.
• Take direction/working guidance from Ranger staff
• Perform as first responder to emergency situations
• Preserve/grounds maintenance including opening preserves, de-littering, latrine cleaning, and upkeep of amenities
• Working guidance to seasonal staff (maintenance and camp staff only)
• Preserve inspections including trails, boundaries, water controls, special facilities, and amenities
• Lead or assist alongside Division staff with various recreational programs including but not limited to archery, fishing, paddling, geocaching, camps, and special events
• Interact with the participants, engage in activities, be a positive role model and provide appropriate leadership
to program participants
• Provide District information to the participants regarding the preserves, facility operations, recreational opportunities, rules and regulations
• Assist with facility operations
• Operate power tools and motor vehicles
• Perform other duties as required
Education and Experience Required
Additional Information: Must be 18 years of age or older at time of hire. Bring own lunch. Position will be at Blackwell Forest Preserve or Churchill Woods Forest Preserve.
Hours: April - September; approximately 40 hours per week (hours vary and will include weekends and holidays)
Related Experience: Completed coursework in Parks & Recreation Management, Natural Resources, Forestry,
Environmental Science, or another related field
Special training or other license, certification, etc.: CPR/1st Aid; must have a valid Driver's License.
Skills In: Dealing effectively with the public; communicating effectively, verbally and in writing; well organized, meet
assigned deadlines with minimal supervision; have a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is an EEO employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.