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Summer Camp Counselor

Employer
Charlie Elliott Wildlife Resources, Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Primary responsibilities include leading and assisting with outdoor programs and activities for day and residential camps that focus on wildlife conservation, outdoor sports, and Georgia natural history. Camps will cover a variety of topics including survival skills, animal and plant identification, outdoor recreation, and more! There will also be opportunities for professional development and resume building related to conservation education.

 

Applicants must be self-motivated, conservation minded, interested in working with children, love the outdoors, and enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge with others. Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently working toward or have earned a wildlife or education-related degree.  

Job Field:
Fisheries
Forestry
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Wildlife
Job Type:
Seasonal, Temporary, Internship
Location Detail:
Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center,
Mansfield, Georgia
Salary:
$12.00 per hour at 40-45 hours/week plus free on-site housing is included and utilities covered (water, gas, electric and wi-fi; value of about $3000). Meals will also be provided during residential camps.
Job Benefits:

For more information and to receive an application, please email the Education Supervisor at: berkeley.boone1@dnr.ga.gov

Applications must be received by February 27, 2026 to be considered. Interviews will be scheduled and conducted in March.

Application Deadline:

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