Environmental Educators

Blue Ridge Outdoor Education Center is a part of Mikell Camp and Conference Center in Toccoa, GA. Our campus consists of 468 acres with our closest neighbor being the Chattahoochee National Forest.

Set in the Yearwood Valley, surrounded by forested ridge lines with streams and waterfalls, Blue Ridge is perfectly situated to take full advantage of this unique ecological area and provide diverse and exciting education and outdoor experiences.

Camp Mikell has an outdoor volleyball court, large field and equipment for a variety of sports, a 9 hole disc golf course, an outdoor swimming pool and miles of trails for hiking. Many outdoor recreation opportunities are located near camp property such as rock climbing, boating, hiking (day hiking or backpacking) and biking within a 30 minute drive.

Only 90 minutes from Atlanta and one hour from Athens, home of the University of Georgia, Blue Ridge staff can easily get a taste of the big city. The beautiful Tallulah Gorge State Park is also a 30 minute drive away.

Qualifications

• Committed, energetic, community-oriented individuals.
• BS or BA required. Preference given to those with majors in biology, natural sciences, or related fields.
• Knowledge of wetland, stream and forest ecology is beneficial. Residential program experience and knowledge of Blue Ridge and Piedmont ecosystems preferred.
• Applicants should be dynamic and have a sincere interest in working with kids of all ages and learning about the natural world.

Duties

• Teach outdoor environmental education classes during residential programs for students ages 7-16; Blue Ridge prides itself on meeting the needs of our schools by meeting the Georgia Performance Standards Maintain teaching materials and spaces.
• Provide care for ambassador animals housed in the nature center.
• Facilitate outdoor adventure programs such as high ropes and climbing walls with child and adult groups.
• Work up to and potentially exceeding 60 hours/week including some weekend work.
• Opportunities available for curriculum development for experienced employees.

Employment Details

• $450-$475/week (depending on experience) plus room & partial board and catastrophic health insurance.
• First Aid, CPR, and high ropes training provided.
• We provide professional development training such as Georgia Adopt-a-stream, Project Wild, Project Learning Tree, and Project Wet.
• Extensions on seasonal employment are available to interested employees.
• Internships are available, please inquire about the current pay rate. Room and partial board are provided as well as training.