Nature / Outdoor Experience Specialist
About The Position
Make a Difference This Summer at Tamarack Day Camp! Do you love the outdoors, working with kids, and teaching hands-on skills? Tamarack Day Camp is seeking enthusiastic Nature & Outdoor Experience Specialists to lead campers in exploring, learning, and connecting with the natural world. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy teaching environmental awareness, outdoor skills, and adventure-based learning in a fun and supportive camp setting. Tamarack Day Camp is located in Randolph, New Jersey and serves children ages 3–15. Camp runs Monday through Friday , June 29 through August 21 , and all 39 days of camp are required for employment . Position Overview We are hiring for two distinct but related roles within our outdoor program. Applicants may be considered for one or both based on experience. Nature Specialist (Younger Campers) Focuses on introducing younger campers to nature through age-appropriate exploration, curiosity, and discovery. Outdoor Experience Specialist (Older Campers) Focuses on more advanced outdoor education, survival concepts, and adventure-based skills for older campers.
Requirements
- Experience in nature education, outdoor recreation, environmental studies, scouting, camping, or outdoor leadership preferred
- Comfort working with children ages 3–15
- Strong communication and group management skills
- Energetic, responsible, and enthusiastic about outdoor education
- Ability to commit to the full camp season
Responsibilities
- Lead engaging, hands-on nature activities for younger campers
- Teach basic outdoor concepts such as plants, animals, insects, weather, and ecosystems
- Encourage curiosity, respect for nature, and environmental awareness
- Use games, crafts, and guided exploration to make learning fun and accessible
- Create a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment
- Collaborate with counselors to support camper engagement and smooth transitions
- Teach advanced outdoor and survival skills appropriate for older campers
- Lead activities focused on navigation basics, shelter building, fire safety concepts, knots, teamwork, and problem-solving
- Introduce campers to outdoor preparedness, safety, and leadership skills
- Plan structured, challenge-based activities that build confidence and independence
- Model responsible outdoor behavior and reinforce safety at all times
- Work closely with camp leadership to align programming with camp goals
- Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging activity area
- Adapt activities for different ages, abilities, and group sizes
- Manage camper behavior while keeping a positive and supportive tone
- Communicate effectively with counselors and supervisors
- Serve as a positive role model and uphold Tamarack’s core values
Benefits
- Supportive leadership and a welcoming staff community
- Fun staff events and outings throughout the summer
- Hands-on experience teaching outdoor and environmental skills
- An opportunity to inspire confidence, curiosity, and a love for the outdoors
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Career Level
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