Employment Opportunities

Job Descriptions are as follows:

Camp Counselor – Outdoor Recreation and Dormitory
The Whale Camp at the Fundy Marine Science Institute is dedicated to providing marine biology experiential educational programs and facilities for learning about the dynamic marine ecology of the Bay of Fundy as well as the coastal, terrestrial, and human ecologies of Grand Manan Island. Our goal is to use hands-on, discovery-oriented marine science activities to increase awareness and understanding of these living systems and, by extension, the living systems of our oceans and planet.

We are seeking a few well-qualified camp counselors with experience who will be responsible for co-planning and facilitating afternoon and evening programming on a wide variety of topics, including sports, arts and crafts, initiative games, team building, campfires, and environmental science. The evening program is designed to foster self-esteem and group dynamics. Must have strong team building, group facilitation, and conflict resolution skills. In addition, the job includes living with and supervising campers in a dorm and managing all aspects of dorm life. Camp counselors will have free time during much of the daytime to explore the island while the campers are in the field.

Requirements: outdoor recreation background, strong leadership and organizational experience; ability to motivate others; willingness and ability to foster self-esteem, cooperation, and responsibility in campers; the desire to live with and spend time with campers; creativity; patience; positive and innovative attitude; strong work ethic; flexibility; a sense of humor; CPR/ First Aid; Canadian citizens will be required to be licensed to drive a 15 passenger van. Environmental or marine science teaching background is a plus. Salary starts at $650/week and includes housing and delicious food! A few whale/sail trips, puffin trips, and kayaking excursions are provided. 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other staff, especially the other outdoor recreation and dormitory leader, to create a fun, supportive, and inclusive camp environment
• Manage all aspects of dorm life: unpacking/ packing, conflict resolution, homesickness, bedtime, communications w/ parents.
• Foster a just, inclusive, equitable community through culturally-relevant instruction and presenting diverse perspectives
• Keep dorms clean, well organized, and safe
• Live in the dorm to manage camper behavior.
• Administer medications to the campers in your dorm that need it at breakfast, dinner, and before bedtime. Record this information in the First Aid log book
• Plan and facilitate evening programs: group sports, team building games, new games, art activities, night hikes, environmental debates, campfires
• Plan and facilitate group initiatives and team-building exercises
• Structure the time and activities with campers to keep campers safe and productive
• Be a positive role model and mentor for campers
• Communicate with parents as requested by Directors
• Communicate effectively with other staff members daily
• Keep art supplies organized and filled
• Maintain a personal first aid kit. Provide first aid as needed for injuries
• Dispense camper money accurately from the bank when necessary
• Pick up and drop off mail as needed
• Help with general camp maintenance
• Participate in travel and transportation days of students as needed
• Supervise big clean days and packing days
• Responsible for setting up and breaking down of science center as assigned
• Complete one summer project to enhance the program
• Develop and enhance evening program curriculum
• Maintain and display a positive and encouraging attitude at all times

Camp Counselor – Environmental Science Instructor:

The Whale Camp at the Fundy Marine Science Institute is dedicated to providing marine biology experiential educational programs and facilities for learning about the dynamic marine ecology of the Bay of Fundy as well as the coastal, terrestrial, and human ecologies of Grand Manan Island.  Our goal is to use hands-on, discovery-oriented marine science activities to increase awareness and understanding of these living systems and, by extension, the living systems of our oceans and planet.

We are seeking a few well-qualified camp counselors with experience in outdoor environmental instruction and some background in marine science to plan and carry out activities for our campers ages 10-17 at our residential marine science, nature, and adventure camp. The daytime program includes observations and activities based on the marine ecosystems of the Bay of Fundy. Topics include marine mammal biology, tidal ecology, geology, ornithology, culture and history of the Canadian Maritimes, and the dynamic processes of the ecosystem in the Bay of Fundy. Our programs also include hiking, sailing, and kayaking.

Camp counselors are responsible for facilitating daytime field experiences and environmental learning activities on land and at sea. Our core curriculum provides fun, innovative, hands-on, discovery-oriented educational, and meaningful lessons on topics that include: marine science, geology, forest ecology, botany, oceanography, coastal / island ecology, and ornithology. Lesson planning and curriculum development are essential.

Requirements: related degree; experience with and enthusiasm for working with youth in an outdoor setting; demonstrated leadership, teaching, and facilitation skills; confirmed knowledge of a variety of outdoor science activities and skills; familiarity with team building and group dynamics activities to foster self-esteem and cooperation among campers; the desire to be a member of a shared working and living environment; strong work ethic; positive attitude; flexibility; creativity; a sense of humor; CPR/ First Aid; Canadian citizens would be required to be licensed to drive a 15 passenger van.   Salary starts at $700/week and includes housing and delicious food! Several whale/sail trips, puffin trips, and kayaking excursions are provided. 

Responsibilities include:

• Plan and facilitate daily science and adventure education programs for students
• Plan and facilitate group initiatives and team-building exercises
• Foster a just, inclusive, equitable community through culturally-relevant instruction and presenting diverse perspectives
• Structure camper time and activities to keep campers safe and productive
• Enforce safety regulations and provide emergency first-aid assistance when needed
• Administer medications to the campers in your group that need them during the daytime program. Record this information in the First Aid log book
• Dispense camper money from the bank and keep track of bank balance for your students.
• Be a positive role model and mentor for campers.
• Communicate with parents as requested by Directors
• Communicate effectively with all staff daily
• Participate in travel and transportation of students
• Maintain science equipment
• Responsible for setting up and breaking down of science center as assigned
• Maintain personal first aid kit
• Take on one additional responsibility i.e., group pictures with names, orientation facilitation, etc., when needed
• Help with general camp maintenance
• Provide proper camper supervision
• Assist with big clean days, packing, and unpacking.
• Complete one summer project to enhance the program. Directors must approve the project.
• Add five professional quality lesson plans to existing program notebooks
• Participate in Program Planning / Curriculum Development  / Staff Meetings
• Maintain and display a positive and encouraging attitude at all times