Wayfinders Summer Van Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Wayfinders Summer Van Driver

ELSO Inc. is a community-based educational nonprofit that uses the natural world to connect children from underrepresented communities to Science- Technology- Engineering- Arts-Mathematics-the Environment and Design (STEAMED) education. We support Black and Brown youth to Experience- Life-Science- Outdoors. Our mission is to teach and frame STEAMED and nature based education through a lens that centers and elevates the stories, ways of knowing, individual needs, and lived experience of Black and Brown communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The role of a Camp Van Driver is to safely transport camp participants and camp guides to and from field trip location sites. In addition to transporting campers / guides safely, Camp Van Drivers must stay on the daily camp schedule and strive to arrive on time to all field trip sites / locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Wayfinders - 100%

Transport youth K - 8th safely to and from camp sites / location

Unload, load and clean vans daily

Ensure health and safety of participants (including emotional, and physical well being), ensure campers are safe, stay on task and are respectful during transportation

Enforce rules and behavioral expectations as needed, follow behavioral management and safety protocols before departing for field trips

Communicate professionally and in a timely manner with Camp Guides and Wayfinders Program Director

Skills / Qualifications

Culturally competent- experience working with children of color from diverse backgrounds

Close attention to details which include time management (staying on schedule)

Must have clean driving record and clean background check

First AID / CPR certified valid through employment dates (training to be paid for by the organization)

Must be at least a 25 years old to apply

Experience or interest in driving 15 passenger vans

Teamwork

Be friendly, accessible, and responsive to the public in all aspects of job duties, including communicating professionally and knowledgeably about ELSO Inc.s mission.

Commit to following The Wayfinders Summer Program group agreements and support fellow team members / summer staff to maintain a fun, creative and safe environment for Black and Brown Youth K-8th grade.

SUPERVISION

The Wayfinders Summer Camp Guide reports to the Wayfinders Program Director

Wayfinders Program Session Dates / Times :

(Hours : 9 : 00 a.m.- 3 : 00 pm Monday - Friday )

Session #1 : July 8 - 12, 2024

Session #2 : July 15 - 19, 2024

Session #3 : July 22 - 26, 2024

Session #4 : July 29 - August 2, 2024

• Times / Dates could vary

Applicants will not be hired if they are unavailable to participate in the required training / all camp sessions