Education Coordinator - Camp

Mass Audubon • Lincoln, MA

4d • $24 - $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about nature, youth education, and building inclusive communities? We’re looking for a full-time Education Coordinator to lead hands-on nature programs in schools and on wildlife sanctuaries for children, teens, and families. During the summer, you’ll mentor a joyful, inclusive staff community and create unforgettable experiences for campers at Drumlin Farm Camp and Broadmoor Nature Camp. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, compassionate educator and leader who’s excited to support a welcoming, justice-centered space where children, staff, and community members feel they belong in nature!

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age
• 1+ years of experience working with children or youth at a camp, after-school program, or similar environment in a leadership role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a desire to work collaboratively on a team
• Experience creating and delivering educational programs and activities in or out of schools
• Supervisory experience including managing and working with multiple people of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities
• Strong organizational, administrative, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated commitment to incorporating principals of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice into all areas of work, and a commitment to continued personal learning
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in most weather conditions
• Able to physically access sanctuary terrain by foot

Nice To Haves

• Experience hiring and supervising staff
• Experience working in a school or similar educational environment
• Experience leading or helping at a camp through ACA accreditation process
• Strong community engagement skills
• Familiarity with experiential learning and the development of curriculum aligned with state standards
• Fluency in a second language (Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, or other) is desirable

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach nature education programs and curriculum in schools and on Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries for students, youth, families, and the public, including school vacation week programs.
• Work with team leads and colleagues to improve and innovate based on feedback.
• Assist with budgeting process for one-week vacation week programs (February and April) and 9-week summer camp programs based at two sites.
• Work with supervisor to recruit, hire, train, mentor and evaluate seasonal summer staff including counselors, coordinators, and assistant directors for two sites serving 1,300+ campers over 9 weeks of camp.
• Support community outreach, marketing, and communication with participants and families before and during programs; evaluate and improve programs.
• Partner with colleagues from operations, property, and education departments to ensure safe, educational programs.
• Assist with compliance with all safety, health, and camp industry rules, protocols, and practices, including all required documentation for staff, campers, participants for licensing agencies and accrediting organization.
• Assist with all aspects of camp preparation, training, camper and staff physical and emotional safety, customer service, program planning, and program implementation.
• In the Camp Director’s absence, serve as onsite director.
• Collaborate with Camp Director to plan and carry out staff training, including developing a cohesive, compassionate staff community, and delivering training on areas such as educational techniques, safety procedures, behavioral guidance, and nature education for seasonal camp employees.
• Assist with regular communication with camp families and caregivers, including responding to concerns with professionalism and compassion.
• Provide support, energy, motivation, and a fun and inclusive community for staff and campers.
• Ensure activities and lessons meet camp goals and outcomes and are appropriate for the abilities of campers.
• Assist Camp Director and camp leadership to monitor and evaluate camp staff; provide feedback, program ideas, and guidance to counselors.
• Communicate concerns regarding counselor performance with supervisor and Human Resources.
• Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow all safety and educational procedures during camp programs.
• Report incidents and share observations with Camp Director about safety incident trends.
• Collaborate with Camp Director, Property Managers, and other onsite staff to ensure site safety.
• Ensure staff follow guidelines for equipment use and maintenance and perform regular checks of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible staff at Mass Audubon may elect to enroll in medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Mass Audubon also offers disability and life insurance plans, a retirement plan through MetLife, and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Mass Audubon employment also includes access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and the Reciprocity Agreement through the Consortium of Non-Profit Arts/Cultural/Environmental Organizations of New England.
• Mass Audubon employees also enjoy 13 paid holidays (holidays may shift annually due to where days fall within calendar).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees