Camp Director / Lead Education Coordinator

Overview

Mass Audubon is seeking an experienced camp leader and educator who is enthusiastic about working with youth, mentoring a team of staff, developing nature-based education programs, and fostering an inclusive and justice-centered community at summer camp and teen programs in Metro West Boston, including Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick and Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln. They also assist with planning and overseeing weekend programming and vacation week programming for ages 4-15. In the summer, this position oversees all aspects of Drumlin Farm Camp and Broadmoor Nature Camp programs. This involves supervising a team of approximately 90 staff members across the two camps, including counselors and leadership staff, and is responsible for directing nature camps for over 1,600 campers, ages 4-17. The ideal candidate works well in a collaborative environment, is a strong and compassionate leader, and is committed to creating spaces of belonging for campers, caregivers, and staff.

Please apply here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=6044bc19-19e6-443a-8a51-62fe8af33798&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=526345&lang=en_US

Salary range: $65,000 to 73,000 DOE

Responsibilities
– Oversee all aspects of camp program and curriculum development, marketing, and registration in collaboration with staff in regional and statewide departments
– Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a team of approximately 90 staff across Broadmoor and Drumlin Farm camps during the summer. Support a positive, cohesive community and support leadership team to oversee and evaluate camp staff performance
– Act as a mentor and advisor to Assistant Camp Director and support Metro West camp team. Coordinate staff for youth and teen programs year-round
– Be responsible for all aspects of camp preparation, training, camper and staff safety, equipment maintenance and safety, customer service, program execution
– Lead regular communication with camp families and caregivers, especially responding to concerns and mediating conflicts
– Be responsible for compliance with all safety, health, and camp industry rules, protocols, and practices, including documentation. Develop strong relationships with local public health officials, American Camp Association (ACA) staff. Manage and maintain compliance with ACA standards including accreditation for both camps
– Track, report, and analyze incidents and safety trends during the summer and throughout the year. Ensure camps and programs meet all relevant safety, public health and American Camp Association (ACA) standards; be responsible for maintaining ACA accreditation for camp programs
– Design and supervise marketing and communication with families before and during programs, and evaluation during and after programs
– Engage with and support training and professional development for education staff
– Coordinate with regional staff to carry out sanctuary-wide public and staff events

Tagged as: Trail Supervisor, Crew, and Leaders

Qualifications:

- Experience working with children or youth in a camp or similar environment in an administrative capacity
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a desire to work collaboratively on a team
- Strong supervisory experience including working with multiple persons at a time, of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities
- Strong organizational, administrative, and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Required Skills:

- Current certification in first aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
- Must be comfortable working with and around animals
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors in most weather conditions
- Able to physically access sanctuary terrain by foot

Preferred Skills:

- Experience leading a camp through ACA accreditation process
- Experience hiring and supervising seasonal camp staff
- Additional outdoor/first aid skills are beneficial, such as (Wilderness First Aid/Responder, Lifeguard, etc. or similar certification)