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.
Requirements
- 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
- Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
- A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.
Nice to Have
- The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree or career in education, science, humanities, conservation/stewardship, or outdoor/environmental fields.
- 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
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.
Work Arrangement
On-site — The Crane Estate, Ipswich, MA
Team
Structure: Team-oriented workplace with fellow Camp Educators and leadership staff. Reports to: SummerQuest Assistant Camp Director and The Crane Estate’s School and Youth Programs Manager/Camp Director
Additional Information
- Hourly Rate: $17.00-$19.00/hour Rates are determined based on relevant experience.
- Hours per week: 35-40 hours/week, Mondays–Fridays, 8:00AM–4:00PM
- Job Classification: Seasonal, Non-Exempt
- Job Type: Onsite
- Duration: June 8-August 22, 2026
- CPR and Basic First Aid certifications, provided if needed
- Transferable Skills Gained Working at Camp: Skills and training in environmental education, outdoor recreation, health and safety, and childhood development; communication; collaboration; critical thinking & problem solving; leadership; empathy; resiliency; work ethic.
