Lead Education Coordinator & Camp Director

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Full-time Regular Boston Nature Center, Mattapan, MA, US

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today: the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change. With the help of our 160,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient land, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries.

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Are you passionate about creating staff community, youth education, and nature? Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center (BNC) is seeking a strong, compassionate leader to be the full-time Lead Education Coordinator and Camp Director. This role will hire and manage camp staff and develop and deliver inclusive, hands‑on environmental education programs including our summer camp and school‑year programs. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, professional, people‑oriented leader with significant experience hiring and managing young staff teams as well as in education and program management.

You’ll help build a welcoming, justice‑centered community where children, staff, and community members feel they belong in nature!

• Lead innovative, inclusive nature camps and school programs
• Recruit and inspire a diverse, passionate staff team to create welcoming camp experiences
• Make a lasting impact on youth in Boston and surrounding communities

Location:Boston Nature Center & Greater Boston
Schedule: Full-time, year‑round (40 hours/week)

• Recruit, hire, train, lead and evaluate a team of 35‑40 seasonal summer staff including counselors, coordinators, and assistant directors for two sites serving 600+ campers ages 5‑15 over 10 weeks of camp. Recruit and manage vacation week staff for one‑week programs in February and April serving 50+ campers.
• Design and supervise marketing, registration, and communication with families before and during programs, and evaluation during and after programs with regional and statewide colleagues.
• Plan and oversee the annual budget for one‑week vacation week programs (February and April) and 10‑week summer camp programs based at two sites; ensure appropriate spending on all aspects of camps including staff, materials, food, transportation, etc.
• Prepare safe, educational vacation week and summer camp programs and coordinate with other departments such as operations, property and education to comply with internal policies and expectations.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and camp industry rules, protocols, and practices, including all required documentation for staff, campers, and licensing agencies. Develop strong, positive relationships with local public health officials, community partners, and regional American Camp Association (ACA) staff. Manage and maintain compliance with health department and ACA standards including accreditation for camp.
• Develop and teach nature education programs and curriculum for K‑12 school groups, youth, families, and the public in the Greater Boston area. Work with Education Manager and colleagues to improve and innovate based on feedback.

• Be responsible for all aspects of camp…