Seasonal Assistant Camp Director (Appleton)

The Seasonal Assistant Camp Director will assist the Camp Director in managing daily camp administration, communicating with camper parents/guardians, and overseeing Camp Educators. The role involves developing daily and weekly schedules, leading training activities, and supervising Counselors in Training. The position requires a bachelor's degree in environmental or agricultural education, experience working with children, and demonstrated leadership qualities.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in environmental or agricultural education, the sciences, education, or other relevant course of study.
• Minimum two seasons' experience working as a camp counselor, classroom teacher, informal educator, and/or childcare provider with children ages 4-14.
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge, or interest in environmental or farm-based education, food ways, and sustainability.
• A special interest in outdoor education and a great attitude about working outdoors in all conditions.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities appropriate to supervising early-career adult staff.
• A willingness to learn, bringing passion and enthusiasm to working with young people from diverse backgrounds each day.
• Reliable transportation to work every day.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be at least 21 years of age by the start of camp.
• Full availability for camp staff training weeks (June 8-19) and all weeks of camp (June 22–August 21); Mondays-Fridays, 8:00AM-4:00PM; part-time availability May 12-June 6 for planning and preparation.
• Valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record, current authorization to work in the United States, satisfactory criminal background check, and proof of physical exam within 18 months and required immunizations.

Benefits

• Sick time: 40 hours
• Trustees Discounts: free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores, cafes, and on stays at our inns.
• Reciprocity: Trustees employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.