Experiential Education Facilitator (EEF) Outdoor Education - Blairstown NJ - Aug 2-Nov 19, 2021

The Experiential Education Facilitator is responsible for the safe and effective implementation of the Princeton-Blairstown Center’s (PBC) adventure-based experiential and environmental education curriculum at the Blairstown Campus. The Experiential Education Facilitator works predominantly on and around the Blairstown Campus. The Experiential Education Facilitator utilizes a youth development model that actively engages participants, supports them in achieving individual and group goals, and helps students increase their social emotional learning (SEL), environmental education, and 21st Century skills.

 

·        Bachelor’s Degree preferred, however experience in the field can be substituted.

·        Documented successful experience working with young adults, individually and in groups.

·        Experience participating in or leading low and high ropes courses, canoeing/kayaking/swimming, environmental education, rock climbing, or hiking trips.

·        Outstanding customer service skills, group facilitation skills, and logistical planning experience.

·        Wilderness First Responder certification preferred or willingness to complete when training offered at Blairstown Campus. EMT, First Aid, CPR, and AED certification preferred.

·        ARC Lifeguard certification preferred or willingness to complete when training offered on Blairstown Campus. Lifeguard Trainer certification preferred.

·        ACCT I or II certification preferred or willingness to complete when training offered on Blairstown campus.

·        Valid driver’s license with at least one year of driving experience preferred.

·        Experience living or working with people from diverse cultures or backgrounds preferred.

·        Able to work well with a team of others and a co-leader on a one-to-one basis.

·        Able to work long hours, including evening and late-night programs, in high stress conditions.

·        Able to live and work in both outdoor places and urban spaces.

·        Able to lift and carry up to 40 plus pounds for extended periods at a time while backpacking.

·        Able to work in high places such as ropes courses and in trees.

·        Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment.

·        Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, professionalism, a commitment to lead by example, and dedication to the mission of the Princeton-Blairstown Center.

 

Salary $500-600 per week (depending on experience) plus $300 signing bonus/$300 completion bonus, with private room in two-bedroom apartment and board (valued at approximately $300 per week) and training (valued at approximately $750).

Apply at: https://tinyurl.com/seef2021

 

Please have three (3) references submit an online reference form at: https://tinyurl.com/referenceformpbc.