Summer Camp Counselor

National Audubon Society • Sharon, CT

3d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety. Position Summary: The Sharon Audubon Center is located in the small rural town of Sharon, located in the Northwest corner of Connecticut. It is home to approximately 1200 acres of land with several miles of hiking trails through various forest, field, and wetland habitats. Aside from trails, visitors can explore the Nature Center and outdoor bird aviaries, both featuring live education animal ambassadors such as snakes, turtles, and various species of birds of prey, corvids, waterfowl, and more. A variety of school and public programs are offered throughout the year, as well as a popular summer camp in the summer months. Summer Camp sessions are weeklong day camps for children ranging in age from PreK up through high school. These camp sessions are held outdoors and focus on teaching about bird conservation through discovery hikes, pond explorations, live animal programs, nature crafts and games, and more. The Summer Camp Counselors will be responsible for safely executing Sharon Audubon Center’s Summer Nature Programs for children in K-6th grade, along with the Seasonal Educator. Each Summer Camp Counselor will be needed up to 12 weeks over the course of the summer (early June through mid-August) Monday through Friday, for approximately 8 hours per day. Compensation is $19/hour, plus possible housing, if needed. Length of Assignment: 6/8/26-8/21/26 Hours: 8 hours per day/40 hours per week This position is classified as on-site at Sharon Audubon Center in Sharon, CT Compensation: $19.00 / hour

Requirements

• Ability to independently lead activities, ensureparticipant safety, and meets all state requirements for serving in a certified summer camp staff role.
• Must work well with children and adults, show respect for all others, nature and the outdoors
• Enthusiastic about working, even in unfavorable weather conditions, pleasant, reliable and able to carry out simple assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• 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.
• Counselors must show respect for others of all ages, race, gender, etc., as well as respect for nature and the outdoors
• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from the Audubon Center daily.
• Must have the ability to traverse all major trails of the Sharon Audubon Center and on uneven terrain
• Must be able to traverse and remain stationary for extended periods of time as well as maneuver with up to 50 lbs of equipment at a time.
• Able to work outdoors during the summer months in demanding weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Environmental Education experience and local natural history knowledge is preferred.
• Previous experience teaching in a camp setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and cleaning up each day’s 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 other activities relating to summer camp.
• 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 staff and volunteers.
• Assist with the daily care and maintenance of education animals used in camp sessions.
• Maintain clean work spaces and areas utilized by campers and camp staff, including restrooms, office spaces, supply closets, and areas visible to the public.
• Use of basic office equipment such as a photocopier, fax machine, telephones, digital camera and simple outdoor recreational equipment, such as pond nets, compasses, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed