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Environmental Education Outreach Counselor-Knowledge Services
City of Indianapolis
DPR-Day Camps
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204
Salary
From $15.50
per hour
Type
Closes
May 2, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading and supervising environmental education day camps for kids, handling daily activities like nature hikes, crafts, and lessons while ensuring camper safety and coordinating with parents and staff.
It's a seasonal outdoor role through a third-party employer, focused on creating fun, educational experiences in parks.
A good fit would be someone energetic and patient who enjoys working with children, has basic safety training, and is comfortable in outdoor settings.
Key Requirements
- At least 18 years old with 1 year of experience working with youth in a supportive environment
- Current CPR and First Aid certification required before summer employment
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Must attend Summer Day Camp Training and be available to start by May 26th
- Able to work daytime hours from 7:00am to 6:00pm in outdoor conditions
- Supervise campers, volunteers, and counselors in training, including medical needs and safety
- Coordinate daily activities like hiking, swimming, crafts, nature lessons, and field trips
Full Job Description
********************This is a third-party position. The selected individual will be employed by Knowledge Services, not directly by the City of Indianapolis. Knowledge Services is a workforce management and solutions company headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, with more than 25 years of experience. All employment benefits will be provided through Knowledge Services.**********************Agency Summary
The purpose and mission of the Environmental Education Outreach Counselor works to shape the city’s identity by strengthening people and places, building upon our history, and fostering visionary development.
The agency envisions the city as a growing, vibrant, and beautiful city where people are businesses thrive in an inclusive, world-class community.
The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County
Job Summary
Position is responsible for every day operational tasks of the Environmental Education Day Camp programs under the supervision and direction Park Manager/Sr. Coordinator.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
Requirements
Follows all Indy Parks and Recreation Seasonal Policies and Procedures.Supervises campers, volunteers, and counselor in training (CIT's)
Supervises the medical needs and camper safety while in the program
Develops and maintains programming supplies, educational materials, biological and geological specimens
Coordinates daily nature activities including hiking, swimming, crafts, and nature lessons
Implements daily attendance procedures, activities, and field trip schedule
Communicates with parents, counselors, and park staff
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications
Should be at least 18 years of age and have at least 1year experience working with youth in a supportive environment. Must have current certification in CPR and First Aid prior to summer employment.
Must have good communication and organizational skills. Must attend Summer Day Camp Training and be able to start to work by May 26th. Must be able to work daytime hours ranging from 7:00am to 6:00pm.
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Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications
Prefer any bilingual skills particularly in speaking Spanish, although not required. Additional Information Work is primarily performed in an outdoor setting at a park site.
Working conditions include all outdoor weather and environmental conditions, traveling on buses or vans during field trips, in-water activities during pool or beach use.
Work is performed in the company of large numbers of children, adults and general park users.
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