Emily Grant Email and Phone Number

Developed and manage the Camp Explore summer camp program, a day camp for middle and high school campers.Manage large annual events including the Lumberjack Pancake Run, Family Campout and Family Adventure NightCreate unique programming designed to connect families of southeast Michigan to DNR State Parks and outdoor opportunitiesTeach groups of all ages about Michigan's natural and cultural heritage in a hands-on manner

Gathered group information including desired dates, programs, and goals of visitingGuided groups in program selection to ensure a quality experienceManaged the overall Howell Nature Center calendarAnalyzed regional pricing trends balanced with program costs to determine pricing packages forgroups in coordination with the CEOCompiled End of Month financial reports for CEO and Board of DirectorsCreated weekly schedules for the Nature Center, showing all group information including buildingassignments, catering details, and program selectionsBuilt itineraries for individual school, Scout, and family groups that balance all on- and off-siteprograms

Led classes and activities designed to connect urban youth Michigan’s State ParksCreated materials for lesson plans and drop-in education programsDeveloped lessons to meet Michigan Grade Level Content ExpectationsEdited coworkers’ lesson plans to create a consistent language and theme

Conducted school meetings and student slideshows prior to students’ arrival at campCoordinated scheduling and staff supervision, and maintain a project list for instructorsFacilitated communication between school teachers, high school volunteers, and Pendalouan staffTaught classes, recreational activities, and evening programsAssisted in the development and implementation of new outdoor education activities

•Supervise the team on the worksite, dividing tasks according to abilities and the needs of the sponsor•Act as liaison between project sponsors, the team, and the Pacific Region campus•Facilitate weekly group meetings to convey information to team members and check in on group morale•Assist members with individual team roles and responsibilities, including media contacts, vehicle maintenance, and community outreach•Maintain a budget for a team of eleven, balancing groceries, laundry, transportation, lodging, and other costs as necessary•Drive a fifteen-passenger van to and from the worksite

•Led educational hikes that stress direct engagement with the White Mountains of New Hampshire•Planned multi-disciplinary lessons that address multiple learning styles•Incorporated teambuilding and community focused activities in all lessons•Stressed safety and risk management in all activities in the backcountry and classroom settings•Created materials for future use within A Mountain Classroom programming

•Led inquiry based science programs and hikes at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore•Taught local history through living history programs•Organized and create lesson plans for future use at the Dunes Learning Center•Volunteered at NPS events including Heritage Days Festival, Winterfest, and Maple Sugar Time•Attended career fairs at universities in the Midwest to recruit future employees