Seasonal Camp Educator Counselor (Crane Estate)

The Trustees of Reservations•Ipswich, MA

22d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Your Impact: You are passionate about working with young people and dedicated to helping them develop a strong sense of place through dynamic learning experiences. You enjoy spending time outdoors and care deeply for the environment. You thrive in a team-oriented workplace, bringing a strong work ethic, flexibility, and the ability to think on your feet. You consistently seek new learning opportunities and approach your work with a friendly, cooperative nature and a commitment to excellence. If this sounds like you, you'll be thrilled to lead SummerQuest—a vibrant day camp for 70 campers, ages 5-14, set on the expansive and stunning Crane Estate. Our place-based activities immerse campers in the beauty of the coast, arts, culture, and more, fostering a deep respect for the environment. SummerQuest is designed for adventurous campers who love the outdoors, exploring the woods and shoreline, and connecting with the land. It’s a place where imagination, independent learning, and resilience thrive—rain or shine. As a camp educator, you’ll have a fun, energetic, and meaningful experience that also comes with real responsibility. You’ll be trusted to keep campers safe, engaged, and supported throughout the day, a big responsibility but one that you won’t be navigating alone. With thorough training, clear expectations, and a supportive leadership team, you’ll grow as a leader while making an impact that truly matters. The Role: As a Camp Educator, you will be overseeing a small group of campers with activities that you develop to educate them on The Crane Estate’s unique characteristics and employing group and behavior management strategies. Specifically, you’ll:

Requirements

The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree or career in education, science, humanities, conservation/stewardship, or outdoor/environmental fields.
A commitment to the physical and emotional well-being of campers
Experience working as a camp counselor, classroom teacher, informal educator, and/or childcare provider with children ages 5-14; environmental education (EE) experience preferred
A particular interest in outdoor education, especially in a coastal environment
A positive attitude, willingness to be flexible, and a commitment to achieving goals
High regard for teamwork and collegiality
The physical and mental wherewithal to teach outdoors, sometimes under challenging weather and other conditions
Minimum age is 17 years old by the start of camp
Full availability for staff training weeks (June 8-18) and all nine weeks of camp (June 22–August 21), Mondays–Fridays, 8AM-4PM
Ability to lift 40 pounds
CPR and Basic First Aid certifications, provided if needed
Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

Responsibilities

Oversee the direct supervision, group management, and safekeeping of up to 10 campers.
Contribute collaboratively to developing camp activities and have the creative freedom to direct the experience of the campers in their group.
Encourage positive camper behavior and employ behavior management strategies shared during training.
Encourage campers to investigate the Crane Estate’s unique characteristics with a focus on environmental education and experiential learning, including leading campers in daily songs and games, leading hikes and investigations throughout the estate.
Communicate often and effectively with fellow Camp Educators and leadership staff to plan and deliver camp programming.
Complete daily chores before and after the camp day.
Manage photo and video content for parent communications.

Benefits

Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.
Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

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