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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR
We are accepting applications for the 2023 Season! PEEC Instructors will offer lessons and activities addressing a wide range of topics relating to natural history and ecology, environmental issues, outdoor living skills, teamwork, and communication. Group participants range from pre-school children to adults. For more details on Instructor lessons see our Program Planning Packet and Summer Camp information.
Position Description & Qualifications
Salary: Starting at $400 per week, plus room and board.
Start Date: March 6, 2023
To Apply: Send cover letter stating position desired, resume, and three references to:
Stephanie Sherman-Barr, Director of Education
538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
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PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR
PEEC is looking for part-time instructional staff to assist us throughout the year. If you’re interested in getting your feet wet (literally and figuratively) with environmental education, or just pursuing your passion for the outdoors, then PEEC is a great fit! Part-time instructors will deliver all the same content and programming as our seasonal instructional staff, ranging from topics relating to natural history, ecology and environmental issues, to outdoor living skills, teamwork, and communication. Participants range from pre-school children to adults from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Applicants should have experience teaching and/or working with groups and members of the public. A degree in environmental education or a related field is desired, but not required. Certifications in First Aid, CPR, lifeguarding and/or canoeing and kayaking are desirable. Applicants must be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Position may include odd work hours including, but not limited to, occasional evening and weekend work. All hires must submit to Criminal Background checks, including fingerprinting and child abuse clearances. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for employment.
Salary: $15.00/hour
To Apply: Send resume and at least two references to:
Stephanie Sherman-Barr, Director of Education
538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
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DINING HALL
The PEEC dining hall is hiring! We are looking for seasonal cooks and prep staff from now through the Fall, with part time opportunities beyond into 2023. Join our kitchen team to help us continue to make PEEC a welcoming and enjoyable place for all!
Seasonal Cook: Position Details
Kitchen Prep Cook: Position Details
Applications are available at our Front Desk.
Please contact our Director of Dining Services for more information or to apply:
Judith Lanza, Director of Dining Services
538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
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EDUCATION INTERNS & SUMMER EDUCATORS
PEEC offers limited opportunities for summer internships or summer positions for recent college graduates. These individuals will learn core lessons in natural history and ecology, environmental issues, outdoor living skills, teamwork, and communication prior to their work with our summer camp programming. We seek highly motivated individuals that excel in fast-paced, dynamic work settings. College credit and other internship collaborations are welcomed for credit in this position.
Internship Details (Instructor Position see above.)
Salary: $400 per week with room and board provided. Start Date: March 6, 2023 for Spring terms (will carry job into summer or fall) or May 15, 2023 until end of August.
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume and three references to Stephanie at the address below:
Stephanie Sherman-Barr, Director of Education
538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
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SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR
PEEC Summer Camp Counselors are the perfect way for young, passionate high school graduates to get their first taste of the environmental education field through working summer day camps. Positions begin the last week of June and provide 1 week of training prior to camp. End date is August 11th.
Position Description & Qualifications
Salary: $400 per week. Housing is not provided. Start Date: June 26, 2023
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume and three references to Stephanie at the address below.
Stephanie Sherman-Barr, Director of Education
538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
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VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COUNSELOR
This program is for youth between ages 14 and 17 with a strong interest in working with children in nature.
Volunteer Assistant Counselors help care of those children enrolled in summer camp. PEEC's Junior Counselors provide leadership in program activities, are an appropriate role model, and aid in all aspects of the program. They are crucial in adding energy and enthusiasm to the program, while meeting the daily needs of children.
See the Summer Camp Page for more details on this program.
