Assistant Camp Director - Seasonal

SUMMARY: Do you have a passion for wildlife and the outdoors? We provide a positive, fun working environment with plenty of opportunities to develop new leadership and teaching skills. Our Assistant Camp Director position will provide you with the tools and training to lead nature camp programming, provide effective child management, and teach in an outdoor setting. NH Audubon believes in an inquiry-based, student led approach to our teaching methods which is aimed at promoting curiosity of the natural world.     

The Assistant Camp Directors will support the mission of New Hampshire Audubon: to protect New Hampshire’s natural environment for wildlife and for people, by planning and conducting daily lessons and activities for campers on environmental education, assisting with camp coordination of daily nature-based activities, training and managing camp staff, and supervising campers during extended care programs.     

TITLE: Assistant Camp Director 

LOCATION: McLane Center (Concord, NH)

COMPENSATION:   

• $17.00/hour payrate plus paid holidays (Juneteenth & Independence Day)  
• NH Audubon Annual Membership ($60 value) and access to Pro Deals   
• Paid professional development opportunities 
• Returning candidates will receive a “pay bump” of $0.25/hr. for each year they return in this role up to $1/hr. more than the advertised payrate   
• $100 referral bonus for anyone you refer to camp (ONLY VALID IF they mention that they were referred by you in their cover letter and complete a full summer of employment) 

HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, 1-hour unpaid lunch, seasonal full-time, non-exempt (hourly paid). Hours may vary depending on camp needs.  

SCHEDULE: June 3rd – August 30th, 2024 (up to 13 weeks total: three weeks of training, nine weeks of active camp sessions, and one week of wrap-up duties).   

Expected days off: weekends, Juneteenth (6/19), Independence Day Weekend (7/4 & 7/5) 

Possibility to work February Break (2/26-3/1) and/or April Break (4/22-26) Camps or Camp Open House events depending on hiring date and availability. 

FUNCTION: This position will support the mission of New Hampshire Audubon: to protect New Hampshire’s natural environment for wildlife and for people, by assisting with the operation and program coordination of an established environmental day camp sponsored by New Hampshire Audubon.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Attend all training sessions prior to the camp season.  
• Assist with and leads staff training.  
• Organize and review camper forms and maintain camper records.  
• Coordination of ‘Leaders in Training’ program.  
• Recommend purchases and maintain camp supplies and equipment.  
• Oversee daily camp operations including staff supervision. Perform the role of Acting Camp Director when Camp Director is off-site. 
• Coordinate special events and special guests.  
• Develop, facilitate, and monitor camp activities 
• Assist instructors with lesson development 
• Act as liaison and maintain good relationships with campers’ parents 
• Coordinate all camp programs and activities 
• Lead camper groups during instructor absences.  
• Ensure compliance with NH’s COVID safety guidelines for summer camps.  
• Create and sustain a respectful camp culture with a zero tolerance for bullying. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.  

LEADERSHIP: Reports to Camp Director. When Camp Director is offsite, performs as Acting Camp Director and reports to center’s Education Coordinator if needed. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: Outdoor camp setting; Non-smoking environment.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education: High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in elementary education, environmental education, outdoor education, biology, natural history, or related field preferred.  

Experience: Must have experience working in a camp setting and teaching children ages 4-15; demonstrated ability to develop creative environmental education activities.  Proven leadership and supervisory experience required. Ability to make both independent and collaborative decisions required. Must have American Red Cross or American Heart Association Standard First Aid certification, CPR certification or equivalent, Medication Administration in Early Care and Education Settings course or willingness to obtain certifications. Must complete new Camp Director training if new to position.  

Skills, Traits and Characteristics Necessary for Success: Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Creativity, flexibility, and enthusiasm is necessary. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a criminal background check. Must be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 and can provide COVID vaccination card at orientation. Camp uniform required (provided).  

Physical Demands: To perform the essential functions of the position, the following applies: excellent physical condition with capability to moderately hike, run and climb, tolerance for variable weather conditions, ability to work in an outdoor setting, and able to lift up to 25 lbs.  

Minimum age required: 18  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:  

NH Audubon is a welcoming inclusive organization committed to ensuring people of all backgrounds and abilities are welcome and respected. NH Audubon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation or Vietnam Era/Disabled Veteran status, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NH Audubon complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where NH Audubon has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  

To Apply: Please email a cover letter describing your interest in teaching youth outdoors and your skills related to the job duties as well as a resume outlining your education, experience, and skills to [email protected]. Please include the position title “Assistant Camp Director Search” in the subject heading.  

Hiring Timeline: 

• Job posted: Mid-October 2023 
• Interviews: Held on a rolling basis for qualified candidates until the position is filled.  
• Paid opportunities to start teambuilding (in person and/or virtual) prior to the summer starts is planned – the earlier you become an employee, the more opportunities available. 
• Possibility to work for 2024 Winter and/or Spring Break Camps and Open House events depending on hiring date and availability. 
• Start Date: No later than June 5th, 2024 
• End Date: August 30th, 2024 

See more at: https://www.nhaudubon.org/about-us/job-opportunities/