Seasonal Educator/Lead Summer Camp Counselor

National Audubon Society•Sharon, CT

10d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

To safely execute and help oversee Sharon Audubon Center’s Summer Nature Programs for children in K-6th grade. The Lead Summer Camp Counselor will be needed approximately 17 weeks over the course of the spring and summer Monday through Friday, for 7-8 hours per day. For the first 7 weeks, counselors may work a Tuesday-Saturday, 9-5 schedule. Housing accommodation can be provided if required by . Length of Assignment: 5/5/26-8/21/26 Hours: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week Location: This role is on-site at Sharon Audubon Center, Sharon, CT Only applications submitted with a cover letter will be considered.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years or older.
Completion of at least two years of college coursework in environmental or life sciences is preferred.
Some teaching experience and/or curriculum development is necessary, and environmental education experience preferred.
Must be confident in leading a group and initiating activities, and be aware of SAC safety procedures and the ability to enforce those safety precautions.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Comfortable and confident in overseeing seasonal camp staff and resolving minor issues that may arise among seasonal staff or campers/parents.
Strong work ethic, natural history background, self-motivation, on-going enthusiasm, attention to detail, commitment, flexibility, ability to work with sound judgment under pressure in changing situations, a desire to learn, excellent time management, and the ability to work well with others and with children.
Willingness to work in unfavorable weather conditions and able to carry out simple assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to the Audubon Center.
Must have the ability to traverse all major trails of the Sharon Audubon Center and on uneven terrain with or without reasonable accommodations.
Able to carry out required activities, such as, remaining stationary, traversing, and occasional lifting, for varying lengths of time, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Summer camp leadership experience also preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting with and teaching various education programs both on-site and as outreach for groups such as school students, scouts, general public, etc., while following all Audubon, OEC, and CDC guidelines, as described below.
Assisting with greeting visitors, helping with purchases in the Nature Store, and other aspects of running a nature center.
Working on writing summer camp curriculum, preparing materials needed for lessons, creating craft templates, and general preparation for the summer camp season.
Assist with the training of remaining seasonal camp staff once onboarded, and familiarizing them with summer camp procedures, curriculum, and protocols.
Acting as assistant Camp Director and overseeing regular day to day camp programs, resolving any minor daily issues and running camp debriefs with camp staff.
Setting up and cleaning up each day’s camp activities, planning and executing each weeklong camp session for their individual small group of campers, including teaching discovery hikes, pond explorations, live animal programs, nature crafts and games, and making sure other camp staff are prepared for each day as well.
Maintain the safety of all campers during their time at Audubon Camp.
Maintain positive working relationships with summer campers and their parents and/or guardians, as well as SAC full time and seasonal staff, and volunteers.
Helping with other aspects of a nature center, such as contacting camp parents by phone or email, photocopying, or more.
Use of basic office equipment may be used such as a photocopier, telephones, digital camera and simple outdoor recreational equipment, such as pond nets, compasses, etc.