We are currently recruiting for Ecocamp summer 2025 and the Outdoor School 2025-2026 season!
Please find position descriptions and information on how to apply below.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Ecocamp Naturalist Counselor
POSITION REPORTS TO: Outdoor Center Director
POSTING DATE: 3 February 2025
START DATE: 1 June 2025
END DATE: 1 August 2025
SCHEDULE: Fulltime, Monday - Friday
COMPENSATION: $450 weekly stipend, housing, meals, ongoing training & mentorship, and more!
POSITION SUMMARY: Join our team of Naturalist Counselors for a fun and engaging community, interested in making a difference in the lives of children. Glen Helen Ecocamp consists of week-long summer camps for children between 5 to 15 years old. Each week, Naturalist Counselors are assigned up to 12 campers and responsible for organizing and leading activities aligning with the camp theme. ​
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Full position description, qualifications, and information on
how to apply can be found here. ​​
Outdoor School - Naturalist Teacher Internship
POSITION REPORTS TO: Outdoor Center Director
START DATE: 17 August 2025
END DATE: 22 May 2026
SCHEDULE: Fulltime, Monday - Friday
COMPENSATION: $400 weekly stipend, housing, meals, professional develoopment experiences, ongoing training & mentorship, complimentary membership to Antioch College Wellness Center, and more!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Naturalist Interns teach elementary students about the natural sciences during multi-day overnight programs. Students are provided with experience-based connections to nature while cultivating community and personal growth. We are committed to fostering lifelong learning at the Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center, therefore ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship are provided.
This internship provides real-world experience in preparation for employment as a naturalist, educator, or science communicator of any kind. Naturalist Teacher Interns leave onsite amidst the beautiful 1,000 acre Glen Helen Nature Preserve, within walking distance of the vibrant Village of Yellow Springs.
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Full position description, qualifications, and information on
how to apply can be found here. ​​
The Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center aims to make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary responsibilities. If you are interested in and passionate about our work, please do consider applying.
What do Naturalist Alumni have to say about their experience at the OEC?
"I feel much clearer about the kind of work I would like to do in the future. Overall, I have become more confident, relaxed, and able to enjoy my daily life." - Outdoor School Naturalist, Fall 2023
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"I feel more mature and comfortable with myself after working here. I have learned so much being at the Glen."
- Ecocamp Naturalist, 2023
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"This has been one of if not the best job i have ever had and i have enjoyed every minute of it!"
- Outdoor School & Ecocamp Naturalist, 2023
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