- Oversee the daily execution of programs designed to encourage campers to investigate The Crane Estate's unique identity from the standpoint of place - with a focus on environmental education.
- Create and implement a thoughtful schedule of educational and fun activities reflective of the weekly themes.
- Support, drive, and observe the weekly activity schedules created by camp staff.
- Supervise Camp Educators and assist the Crane Education Manager in the supervision of camp leadership staff.
- Lead weekly camp staff meetingsfor Camp Educators with assistance from Education Manager
- Assist with Camp Educator goal setting, self-evaluation, and evaluation process.
- Provide resources, feedback and regular communication to Camp Educators so that they can effectively supervise campers and execute the daily schedule.
- Complete administrative duties including paperwork organization, parent communication, and preparing for upcoming camp sessions.
- Manage photo and video content intended for parent communications and internal marketing.
- Participate actively in program development and camp evaluation meetings as part of the camp leadership team.
- Assist with pre- and post-season tasks
- Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
- The CD reports to the Crane Education Manager
- 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)
- A minimum of one to three years of experience working as a camp counselor, classroom teacher, informal educator, and/or childcare provider with children ages 5-15.
- A particular interest in outdoor education, especially in a coastal environment
- Experience supervising a team of individuals and fostering a supportive environment for growthand collaboration.
- Motivated self-starter with ability to take initiative and accomplish necessary tasks in a timely manner with great independence, as well as to effectively work as part of a group.
- Willingness to bring passion and enthusiasm to working with young people.
- Highly computer literate, including comfort working with spreadsheets and database management software on tasks such as registration, scheduling, and billing.
- Highly organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The physical and mental wherewithal to teach outdoors, sometimes under challenging weather and other conditions
- Minimum age is 21 years old
- Full-time availability during staff training weeks and all weeks of camp (June 10-August 23)
- Availability for pre-camp preparations April-June 9
- 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)
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Seasonal Camp Director - Ipswich, United States - The Trustees of Reservations
Description
Job DetailsJob Location
Castle Hill - Ipswich, MA
Position Type
Seasonal
Description
TITLE: Seasonal Camp Director
LOCATION: The Crane Estate, Ipswich, MA
PAYRATE 2024: $23.00/hour
Minimum Age: 21 years
Start Date: April 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:
What We Need From You:
Qualifications:
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.
