RiverLink is a small but effective team of dedicated River Stewards. As we grow we will be adding more full and part time positions. Currently we host 3 AmeriCorps Project Conserve positions that serve for an 11 month term. These positions accept new applications every year around May/June. We also hire some camp counselors for our RiverCamp around April/May. If you’re interested in joining our team, check back on this page for new opportunities!
However you identify or whatever your path here, please apply if you see a position that sparks your passion for the environment. Regardless of background, anyone can make a tangible impact on the river and promote it’s health and beauty to the community. Come join us and help create a thriving watershed where everyone feels welcome.
RiverCamp Counselor
RiverCamp provides summer opportunities for river and watershed exploration for rising 3rd-8th grade students. We’re looking for counselors to help guide campers through hands-on environmental education, river recreation, and service-learning projects.
Title: RiverCamp Counselor
Reports to: Education Coordinator & Education & Outreach Manager
Duration: June 12th – June 30th & July 10th – 21st, ~40 hours/week. Mandatory half-day orientation during the week of June 5th.
Pay: $18/hour
Location: Based in Asheville, NC, with activities throughout the French Broad River Watershed.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and help facilitate activities for up to 12 campers from 8:30am-4pm.
- Activities include river recreation (rafting, swimming, canoeing), environmental education lessons, and service-learning (e.g. habitat restoration and river clean-ups)
- Compassionately and appropriately manage camper behavior.
- Share duties transporting campers in a 15-passenger van.
- Provide post-care for campers from 4pm to 5:30pm.
- Communicate professionally with parents and guardians.
- Represent RiverLink well and help campers to do the same while in public.
- Engage campers in icebreaker, games or other activities during downtime.
Requirements:
- Candidates must be 18 years of age and eligible to work legally in the United States.
- Clean driving record, with experience and comfort driving large vehicles preferred.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Must be able to attend each day of camp and the orientation.
- Ability to work outdoors 8 hours a day and to engage in or assist with physical activities including river recreation and river cleanups (may include heavy lifting)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge about stream ecology and environmental science is preferred.
- Experience and passion for working with youth, preferably with ages 8-14.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and make decisions that reflect the importance of camper and staff safety.
- Able to work closely with other counselors and the camp director.
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents and campers.
- A positive attitude, and patience working with campers and parents.
To Apply
Please email Justin Young, Education & Outreach Manager, at education@riverlink.org with:
- A brief cover letter stating your interest and qualifications
- Resume
- Any relevant certifications (CPR, First Aid, etc.)
Deadline: Applications are due by April 14th 2023, position open until filled.
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