Job Description
The Lead Counselor position is a full-time (40hr/wk) seasonal position. As Lead Counselor, you will plan and lead daily activities for campers ranging in age from 6-14 years old at a nature-based summer program. These programs emphasize exploration, group cooperation, nature study, and experiential learning. Activities could include: short hikes, fishing, shelter building, inclusive games, art, and nature crafting. Lead counselors will be confident in their interactions with children, as well as parents, and will be eager to share their joy of nature with all program participants. Lead counselors will work in conjunction with the Program Director and Assistant Counselors to provide a safe and optimal experience for all children under their supervision.
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 have a less traditional background.
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Skills/Experience You Will Gain
Hours
Monday – Friday; 8am-4pm
Dates
Training Days: June 17-21
Camp Weeks: June 24-June 26
July 1-5 (July 4 and 5 paid holidays)
July 8-12
July 15-19
July 22-26
July 29 – August 2
August 5-9
August 12-16
Wages
$17-19/hr based on experience. No benefits are available.
To Apply
Email cover letter, resume, and three references to Andrew Prazar: andrew@northshorenatureprograms.com
Job Description
The Lead Adventure Counselor position is a full-time (40hr/wk) seasonal position. As Lead Adventure Counselor, you will plan and lead daily activities for campers in our Navigators group (ages 12-14 years old) at a nature-based summer program. These programs emphasize exploration, group cooperation, nature study, and experiential learning. Additionally, the Navigators group involves mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, wilderness skills, and wood crafting. The Lead Adventure Counselor will work in conjunction with the Program Director, Assistant Program Director, and Assistant Adventure Counselor to provide a safe and optimal experience for all children under their supervision.
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 have a less traditional background.
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Skills/Experience You Will Gain
Hours
Monday – Friday; 8am-4pm
Dates
Training Days: June 17-21
Camp Weeks: June 24-June 26
July 1-5 (July 4 and 5 paid holidays)
July 8-12
July 15-19
July 22-26
July 29 – August 2
August 5-9
August 12-16
Wages
$17-19/hr based on experience. No benefits are available.
To Apply
Email cover letter, resume, and three references to Andrew Prazar: andrew@northshorenatureprograms.com
Job Description
The Assistant Counselor position is a full-time (40hr/wk) seasonal position. As assistant counselor, you will help plan and lead daily activities for campers ranging in age from 6-14 years old at a nature-based summer program. These programs emphasize exploration, group cooperation, nature study, and experiential learning. Activities could include: short hikes, fishing, shelter building, inclusive games, art, and nature crafting. Assistant counselors will be confident in their interactions with children, as well as parents, and will be eager to share their joy of nature with all program participants. Assistant counselors will work in conjunction with the Program Director and Lead Counselors to provide a safe and optimal experience for all children under their supervision.
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 have a less traditional background.
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Skills/Experience You Will Gain
Hours
Monday – Friday; 8am-4pm
Dates
Training Days: June 17-21
Camp Weeks: June 24-June 26
July 1-5 (July 4 and 5 paid holidays)
July 8-12
July 15-19
July 22-26
July 29 – August 2
August 5-9
August 12-16
Wages
$15-17/hr based on experience. No benefits are available.
To Apply
Email cover letter, resume, and three references to Andrew Prazar: andrew@northshorenatureprograms.com
Job Description
The Assistant Adventure Counselor position is a full-time (40hr/wk) seasonal position. As Assistant Adventure Counselor, you will assist in the planning and help lead daily activities for campers in our Navigators group (ages 12-14 years old) at a nature-based summer program. These programs emphasize exploration, group cooperation, nature study, and experiential learning. Additionally, the Navigators group involves mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, wilderness skills, and wood crafting. The Assistant Adventure Counselor will work in conjunction with the Program Director, Assistant Program Director, and Lead Adventure Counselor to provide a safe and optimal experience for all children under their supervision.
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 have a less traditional background.
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Skills/Experience You Will Gain
Hours
Monday – Friday; 8am-4pm
Dates
Training Days: June 17-21
Camp Weeks: June 24-June 26
July 1-5 (July 4 and 5 paid holidays)
July 8-12
July 15-19
July 22-26
July 29 – August 2
August 5-9
August 12-16
Wages
$15-17/hr based on experience. No benefits are available.
To Apply
Email cover letter, resume, and three references to Andrew Prazar: andrew@northshorenatureprograms.com
Job Description
The Waterfront Counselor position is a full-time (40hr/wk) seasonal position. As the Waterfront Counselor, your primary responsibility will be assuring the safety and well-being of all campers involved in any swimming or waterfront activities. You will conduct daily safety checks of all waterfront areas and work with the Program Director to develop a swimmer and canoeing safety plan. During non-swimming/canoeing times, you will assist other counselors in daily camp activities such as short hikes, fishing, shelter building, inclusive games, art, and nature crafting. The Waterfront Counselor will work in conjunction with the Program Director and other counselors to provide a safe and optimal experience for all children under their supervision.
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 have a less traditional background.
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Skills/Experience You Will Gain
Hours
Monday – Friday; 8am-4pm
Dates
Training Days: June 17-21
Camp Weeks: June 24-June 26
July 1-5 (July 4 and 5 paid holidays)
July 8-12
July 15-19
July 22-26
July 29 – August 2
August 5-9
August 12-16
Wages
$19-21/hr based on experience. No benefits are available.
To Apply
Email cover letter, resume, and three references to Andrew Prazar: andrew@northshorenatureprograms.com
Job Description
The CIT position is an unpaid (40 hr/wk) seasonal position. A CIT must commit to at least one full week of work but may apply for up to 8 weeks. As a CIT, you will assist councilors as they lead daily activities for campers ranging in age from 6-14 years old at a nature-based summer program. These programs emphasize exploration, group cooperation, nature study, and experiential learning. Activities could include: short hikes, fishing, shelter building, inclusive games, art, and nature crafting. CITs are expected to participate in all activities and share their enthusiasm for the outdoors with campers. CITs are not responsible for leading or planning any daily activities and are never responsible for the direct supervision of campers. CITs will work in conjunction with the Program Director, Lead Counselors, and Assistant counselors to develop their skills with an eye towards becoming a counselor in the future.
Qualifications:
Hours
Monday – Friday; 8am-4pm
Dates
Camp Weeks: June 26-30
July 3-7 (no camp on July 4)
July 10-14
July 17-21
July 24-28
July 31- August 4
August 7-11
August 14-18
Wages
This is a volunteer position.
To Apply
Email a cover letter to Andrew Prazar: andrew@northshorenatureprograms.com
Job Description
The Assistant Educator position is a part-time (up to 10hr/wk) seasonal position. As assistant educator, you will help plan and lead daily activities for students ranging in age from 6-12 years old at a nature-based after school program. These programs emphasize exploration, group cooperation, nature study, and experiential learning. Activities could include: short hikes, fishing, shelter building, inclusive games, art, and nature crafting. Assistant educators will be confident in their interactions with children, as well as parents, and will be eager to share their joy of nature with all program participants. Assistant educators will work in conjunction with the Program Director and Lead Educator to provide a safe and optimal experience for all children under their supervision.
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 have a less traditional background.
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Skills/Experience You Will Gain
Hours
Monday – Thursday; 3pm-5:30pm
Dates
Monday – Thursday
Programs start in September and run through early June with breaks for school vacation weeks.
Wages
$15-17/hr based on experience. No benefits are available.
To Apply
Email cover letter, resume, and three references to Andrew Prazar: andrew@northshorenatureprograms.com