Seasonal Assistant Camp Director - Ipswich, United States - The Trustees of Reservations

The Trustees of Reservations Ipswich, United States

1 week ago

Description

Job Details

Job Location
Castle Hill - Ipswich, MA

Position Type
Seasonal

Description

TITLE: Seasonal Assistant Camp Director

LOCATION: The Crane Estate, Ipswich, MA

PAYRATE 2024: $19/hour

Minimum Age: 21 years

Start Date: May 1, 2024

Who We Are:

SummerQuest Camp is an outdoor adventure camp whose goal is to get children outside, encourage them to develop essential skills while inspiring in each child a personal connection to nature. Joining The Trustees is not just a job; it is a commitment to inviting the next generation of stewards to learn from the spectacular properties we protect, and enjoy these distinctive places along with us.

SummerQuest at The Crane Estate is for campers aged 5-14 and runs June 24-August 23, Mondays-Fridays, 9AM-3PM.

For more information about our camp, please visit Trustees Camps.

Who You Are:

You are passionate about working with young people and are committed to helping them to cultivate a sense of place through dynamic learning experiences. You relish spending time outdoors and care deeply for the environment. You thrive in a team-based workplace, have a strong work ethic, are flexible, think on your feet, and consistently seek out new learning opportunities. Your friendly, cooperative nature and commitment to excellence in your work are evident.

A Day in the Life:

The Camp Assistant Director (AD) is a seasonal role with a full-time schedule of 35-40 hours per week, 8:00AM-4:00PM
Two Assistant Camp directors serve SummerQuest Camp with each ACD working together with the leadership staff to divide roles and responsibilities across two camp locations on The Crane Estate
Supervise, support, and drive the weekly activity schedules implemented by Camp Educators.
Act as the primary supervisor of the Periwinkle (entering Kindergarten) and Plover (entering first grade) camp groups.
Collaboratively create and plan a thoughtful schedule of educational and fun activities reflective of the weekly theme.
Supervise the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program, spearheading all hiring and communications with CITs and CIT parents.
Assist the Camp Director with administrative functions of camp (parent communications, paperwork, etc.).
Supervise campers as needed to provide breaks for Camp Educators during the day.
Act as a liaison between Camp Educators and Camp Director
Participate actively in program development and camp planning and evaluation meetings.
Act as a Health Care Supervisor, along with the Camp Director, by coordinating and overseeing first aid and camper medications as necessary.
Manage photo and video content intended for parent communication and internal marketing.
Other duties as assigned.
The ACD reports to the SummerQuest Camp Director

Qualifications

Who You Are:

You are passionate about working with young people and are committed to helping them to cultivate a sense of place through dynamic learning experiences. You relish spending time outdoors and care deeply for the environment. You thrive in a team-based workplace, have a strong work ethic, are flexible, think on your feet, and consistently seek out new learning opportunities. Your friendly, cooperative nature and commitment to excellence in your work are evident.

A Day in the Life:

The Camp Assistant Director (AD) is a seasonal role with a full-time schedule of 35-40 hours per week, 8:00AM-4:00PM
Two Assistant Camp directors serve SummerQuest Camp with each ACD working together with the leadership staff to divide roles and responsibilities across two camp locations on The Crane Estate
Supervise, support, and drive the weekly activity schedules implemented by Camp Educators.
Act as the primary supervisor of the Periwinkle (entering Kindergarten) and Plover (entering first grade) camp groups.
Collaboratively create and plan a thoughtful schedule of educational and fun activities reflective of the weekly theme.
Supervise the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program, spearheading all hiring and communications with CITs and CIT parents.
Assist the Camp Director with administrative functions of camp (parent communications, paperwork, etc.).
Supervise campers as needed to provide breaks for Camp Educators during the day.
Act as a liaison between Camp Educators and Camp Director
Participate actively in program development and camp planning and evaluation meetings.
Act as a Health Care Supervisor, along with the Camp Director, by coordinating and overseeing first aid and camper medications as necessary.
Manage photo and video content intended for parent communication and internal marketing.
Other duties as assigned.
The ACD reports to the SummerQuest Camp Director

What We Need From You:

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree or career in education, science, humanities, conservation/stewardship, or outdoor/environmental fields. (Bachelor's degree in education or science preferred)
1-3 years' 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
Experience supervising a team of individuals and providing constructive feedback
Ability to work independently and as part of a group
Ability to take initiative and accomplish necessary tasks promptly with great independence
A positive attitude, willingness to be flexible, and a commitment to achieving goals
High regard for teamwork and collegiality
A commitment to the physical and emotional well-being of campers
The physical and mental wherewithal to teach outdoors, sometimes under challenging weather and other conditions

Additional Requirements:

Minimum age is 21 years old
Full availability for staff training weeks and all weeks of camp (June 10-August 23)
Availability part-time for pre-camp preparations beginning in April
Ability to lift 40 pounds
MUST hold a valid driver's license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees driving policy.
CPR and Basic First Aid certifications and/or willingness to obtain these and other certifications
Lifeguard certification or willingness to obtain one highly desired but not required
A satisfactory criminal background check (CORI and SORI)

Please upload a resume summarizing your education and work history and a cover letter telling us about your interest in working with children in nature in this position.

The Trustees:

The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) enjoy and care for more than 120 special places - roughly 47,000 acres - all around Massachusetts. We are the oldest land conservation organization in the U.S. and the largest in the state. The centerpiece of the Trustees mission is to protect places of ecological, scenic, and historic importance. Since 1891, The Trustees has been on the ground in communities across Massachusetts, working to protect special places, providing loving care of our reservations, building creative new programs to engage people, and sharing our expertise with neighbors and partners. Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our summer visitors enjoy our extraordinary places and programs.

About Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity at The Trustees

Our commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity (DBIE) is deeply grounded in our mission to protect and share Massachusetts' iconic places for everyone, forever. Together, we carry forth this belief by seeking to create inclusive spaces of belonging for Trustees staff, members, volunteers, and communities across the organization and our properties. We acknowledge that creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome will be a learning journey for the organization and for all of us as individuals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.

For more information on The Trustees, please visit our website.

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