Camp Hannon Environmental Educator/Outdoor Educator/Naturalist
Clemson University Learning Institute (State) | https://culi.sites.clemson.edu/
Details
Posting:
Application Deadline:
12/05/2025
Published:
10/24/2025
Starting Date:
after 2/2/2026
Ending Date:
after 5/15/2026
Hours per Week:
at least 40
Salary:
starting at $525 per week
Education Required:
Bachelors
Experience Required:
none
Location:
Camp Hannon (Sunset , South Carolina)
Tags:
Graduate Opportunities
Description
Title: Environmental Educator/Field Study Instructor/Naturalist
Work Dates: February 2026 - May 2026
Camp Hannon: Sunset, SC
Exploration Hannon: Located in the upstate Blue Ridge Mountains close to the South Carolina/North Carolina border. Staff will have quick access to hiking, canoeing/rafting, rock climbing and many other outdoor recreation activities. A mountain geology and ecology field study program designed around the processes and skills of scientific inquiry. Students will discover science concepts and engage in scientific thinking through investigations that explore the topographical phenomenon called the Blue Ridge Escarpment - a drastic and sudden 3,000-foot shift in elevation from flat piedmont to steep mountains. Activities include stream mapping, map and compass, mountain geology and ecology, aquatic ecology, zip lines, a climbing tower and more.
Principle Duties:
- Regularly teach at least two curriculum components in the field study programs
- Lead students in daily program activities (wake-up, flagpole, meals, canteen, and campfire).
- Be actively involved in all program activities, leading and participating in evening recreational and instructional times as scheduled.
- Assist with routine clean up and set up of program areas.
- Perform direct supervision of children while involved with activities.
- Facilitate groups utilizing adventure activities.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Environmental Education, Natural Sciences, Parks & Recreation or related field preferred OR Experience in Environmental Ed Programs and/or Camping Programs
- Must have the patience, understanding, flexibility, and a lot of energy.
- Must demonstrate teaching skills and the ability to implement creative “hands on” teaching methods.
- Must be willing to sacrifice, adapt and work hard as part of a team pursuing an objective.
- Must be physically able to perform the tasks required to teach outdoors.
- Must be willing to work long hours.
Pay Scale:
$525/week plus room and board
Contact: Send resumes to Megan Griffith at mg5@clemson.edu subject line "Hannon Outdoor Ed Instructor 2026"
Contact
Megan Griffith
mg5@clemson.edu (preferred contact method)