North Shore Nature programs is seeking individuals interested in helping us provide an experiential nature-based summer experience for our campers! We offer a fun, warm, accepting, and energetic workplace, and a commitment to providing you with the training and support you need to succeed and grow in your position (and career)!
LEAD COUNSELOR
Job Description
The Lead Counselor position is a full-time (40hr/wk) seasonal position. As Lead Counselor, you will work with a collaborative team to 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.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead a group of up to 12 campers on daily hikes to visit forest and wetland habitats.
- Design and implement daily age-appropriate, nature-based lessons and activities in conjunction with a team of counselors.
- Ensure the health, safety, and emotional well-being of campers.
- Assist in daily clean-up of the camp.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Enthusiasm, creativity, and caring personality.
- Comfort working outside in all types of summer weather.
- Ability to work cooperatively and independently.
Desired Qualifications
- Completed high school or GED; working towards a B.A. or B.S. in education or life sciences and/or equivalent work experience is preferred.
- Experience working with children preferred.
- A basic knowledge of local ecosystems and ability to identify common animals found in the woods and water of Massachusetts is preferred (NSNP will provide training prior to summer sessions beginning).
- American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification (if not currently certified, NSNP can help find a class and will pay the full cost).
Skills/Experience You Will Gain
- Learn effective behavior management techniques for children (and adults!)
- Learn about local ecosystems and the plants and animals that make them home.
- Develop interpersonal skills through collaborative work and interactions with campers and parents.
- Learn effective and engaging activities that can be used with children in a variety of settings.
- A commitment from NSNP to assist you in your career/schooling in any way we can during the non-summer months!
Hours
Monday – Friday; 8am-4pm
Dates
Training Days: June 20-23
Camp Weeks: June 26-June 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
$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
LEAD ADVENTURE COUNSELOR
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead a group of up to 12 campers on daily hikes to visit forest and wetland habitats.
- Design and implement daily age-appropriate, nature-based lessons and activities in conjunction with a team of counselors.
- Ensure the health, safety, and emotional well-being of campers.
- Assist in daily clean-up of the camp.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Experience mountain-biking on moderate terrain (i.e. state forest trails)
- Ability to hike 1-2 miles every day, bike 5-7 miles per day, and have the physical capacity to participate in a variety of games and outdoor exploration activities.
- Enthusiasm, creativity, and caring personality.
- Comfort working outside in all types of summer weather.
- Ability to work cooperatively and independently.
Desired Qualifications
- Completed high school or GED; working towards a B.A. or B.S. in education or life sciences and/or equivalent work experience is preferred.
- Experience working with children preferred.
- A basic knowledge of local ecosystems and ability to identify common animals found in the woods and water of Massachusetts is preferred (NSNP will provide training prior to summer sessions beginning).
- American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification (if not currently certified, NSNP can help find a class and will pay the full cost).
Skills/Experience You Will Gain
- Learn effective behavior management techniques for children (and adults!)
- Learn about local ecosystems and the plants and animals that make them home.
- Develop interpersonal skills through collaborative work and interactions with campers and parents.
- Learn effective and engaging activities that can be used with children in a variety of settings.
- A commitment from NSNP to assist you in your career/schooling in any way we can during the non-summer months!
Hours
Monday – Friday; 8am-4pm
Dates
Training Days: June 20-23
Camp Weeks: June 26-June 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
$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
ASSISTANT COUNSELOR
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
- Be at least 16 years of age.
- Enthusiasm, creativity, and caring personality.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and fellow staff members.
- Comfort working outside in all types of summer weather.
- Ability to hike 1-2 miles every day and the physical capacity to participate in a variety of games and outdoor exploration activities.
- Ability to work cooperatively and independently.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with children in some capacity.
Skills/Experience You Will Gain
- Learn effective behavior management techniques for children (and adults!)
- Learn about local ecosystems and the plants and animals that make them home.
- Develop interpersonal skills through collaborative work and interactions with campers and parents.
- Learn effective and engaging activities that can be used with children in a variety of settings.
- A commitment from NSNP to assist you in your career/schooling in any way we can during the non-summer months!
Hours
Monday – Friday; 8am-4pm
Dates
Training Days: June 20-23
Camp Weeks: June 26-June 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
$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
ASSISTANT ADVENTURE COUNSELOR
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
- Be at least 16 years of age.
- Experience mountain-biking on moderate terrain (i.e. state forest trails)
- Enthusiasm, creativity, and caring personality.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and fellow staff members.
- Comfort working outside in all types of summer weather.
- Ability to hike 1-2 miles every day, bike 5-7 miles per day, and have the physical capacity to participate in a variety of games and outdoor exploration activities.
- Ability to work cooperatively and independently.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior canoeing experience,
- Experience working with children in some capacity.
Skills/Experience You Will Gain
- Learn effective behavior management techniques for children (and adults!)
- Learn about local ecosystems and the plants and animals that make them home.
- Develop interpersonal skills through collaborative work and interactions with campers and parents.
- Learn effective and engaging activities that can be used with children in a variety of settings.
- A commitment from NSNP to assist you in your career/schooling in any way we can during the non-summer months!
Hours
Monday – Friday; 8am-4pm
Dates
Training Days: June 20-23
Camp Weeks: June 26-June 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
$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
COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING
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:
- Be at least 14 years of age.
- Enthusiasm, creativity, and caring personality.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.
- Comfort working outside in all types of summer weather.
- Ability to hike 1-2 miles every day and have the physical capacity to participate in a variety of games and outdoor exploration activities.
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