Summer Camp Counselor
Fells Forest Camp is looking for fun, enthusiastic, and reliable individuals to join our team of dedicated Camp Counselors. This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated individual who cares about the environment and who wants to make a difference in the lives of children.
Counselors gain valuable leadership experience as they engage children in self-guided explorations of the forest and provide positive and enriching learning opportunities that help to develop campers' curiosity, critical thinking, and sense of connection with nature.
Counselors co-facilitate morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions for children aged 4-12.
Visit our website to learn more about the Friends of the Fells.
Job requirements
At Friends of the Fells, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background.
-Prior experience supervising children
-CPR/First Aid certified prior to the start of camp (we will provide this training)
-CORI/SORI background checks (Friends of the Fells will perform)
-All camp staff are required to be fully vaccinated and up to date with booster shots against Covid-19. Proof of vaccination will be required immediately upon hire
-Access to reliable transportation
-Counselors must be 15 years of age by June 20, 2023 to work at Fells Forest Camp
-Available for a mandatory training the week of June 20th - June 24th
Desired skills experience
-Knowledge and experience as a naturalist, hike leader, and/or early-childhood educator
-Passion and enthusiasm for being outdoors and for sharing nature with children
-Ability to model responsible environmental behavior
-Ability to help kids expand their understanding of the forest using teachable moments and planned nature activities
-Demonstrated understanding of experiential education concepts and methodology (or a willingness to learn)
-Ability to lead hikes on uneven terrain and in inclement weather, and develop and implement nature-based games, crafts, explorations, and activities
-Basic knowledge of local flora and fauna (or the willingness to learn)
-Ability to communicate effectively with adults, children, and peers
-Helpful to have earned or be studying toward a degree in education, psychology, environmental education or life/earth sciences, or equivalent work experience
Hours and compensation
Camp counselor hours vary from day to day and/or week to week, depending on camper registrations and program needs. We strive to provide close to full-time work for all camp staff, but this is not guaranteed. Our camp day starts at 8:15 AM and ends at 4:30 PM.
Camp dates: June 26th - August 18th, 2023.
Starting salary is $16 an hour. Further compensation is dependent on skills and experience.
Location
Camp staff meet at Medford High School and programming occurs in the adjacent Lawrence Woods section of the Middlesex Fells.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and your resume to Liz Cohen, the Camp Director.
Additional Comments
Friends of the Middlesex Fells embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are dedicated to forming a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQIA people, people living with disabilities, military veterans and other under-represented populations. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted, interviews will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. No phone calls please.
Counselors gain valuable leadership experience as they engage children in self-guided explorations of the forest and provide positive and enriching learning opportunities that help to develop campers' curiosity, critical thinking, and sense of connection with nature.
Counselors co-facilitate morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions for children aged 4-12.
Visit our website to learn more about the Friends of the Fells.
Job requirements
At Friends of the Fells, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background.
-Prior experience supervising children
-CPR/First Aid certified prior to the start of camp (we will provide this training)
-CORI/SORI background checks (Friends of the Fells will perform)
-All camp staff are required to be fully vaccinated and up to date with booster shots against Covid-19. Proof of vaccination will be required immediately upon hire
-Access to reliable transportation
-Counselors must be 15 years of age by June 20, 2023 to work at Fells Forest Camp
-Available for a mandatory training the week of June 20th - June 24th
Desired skills experience
-Knowledge and experience as a naturalist, hike leader, and/or early-childhood educator
-Passion and enthusiasm for being outdoors and for sharing nature with children
-Ability to model responsible environmental behavior
-Ability to help kids expand their understanding of the forest using teachable moments and planned nature activities
-Demonstrated understanding of experiential education concepts and methodology (or a willingness to learn)
-Ability to lead hikes on uneven terrain and in inclement weather, and develop and implement nature-based games, crafts, explorations, and activities
-Basic knowledge of local flora and fauna (or the willingness to learn)
-Ability to communicate effectively with adults, children, and peers
-Helpful to have earned or be studying toward a degree in education, psychology, environmental education or life/earth sciences, or equivalent work experience
Hours and compensation
Camp counselor hours vary from day to day and/or week to week, depending on camper registrations and program needs. We strive to provide close to full-time work for all camp staff, but this is not guaranteed. Our camp day starts at 8:15 AM and ends at 4:30 PM.
Camp dates: June 26th - August 18th, 2023.
Starting salary is $16 an hour. Further compensation is dependent on skills and experience.
Location
Camp staff meet at Medford High School and programming occurs in the adjacent Lawrence Woods section of the Middlesex Fells.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and your resume to Liz Cohen, the Camp Director.
Additional Comments
Friends of the Middlesex Fells embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are dedicated to forming a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQIA people, people living with disabilities, military veterans and other under-represented populations. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted, interviews will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. No phone calls please.
