Seasonal Educator​/Lead Summer Camp Counselor

Location: Sharon, CT

Full time

Requisition : JR970

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet.

Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more ubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.

To safely execute and help oversee Sharon Audubon Center’s Summer Nature Programs for children in K-6th grade.

The Lead Summer Camp Counselor will be needed approximately 17 weeks over the course of the spring and summer Monday through Friday, for 7-8 hours per day. For the first 7 weeks, counselors may work a Tuesday-Saturday, 9-5 schedule.

Housing accommodation can be provided if required by .

Length of Assignment: 5/5/26-8/21/26

Hours:

8 hours/day, 40 hours/week

Location:

This role is on-site at Sharon Audubon Center, Sharon, CT

Spring:

Assisting with and teaching various education programs both on-site and as outreach for groups such as school students, scouts, general public, etc., while following all Audubon, OEC, and CDC guidelines, as described below.

Assisting with greeting visitors, helping with purchases in the Nature Store, and other aspects of running a nature center.

Working on writing summer camp curriculum, preparing materials needed for lessons, creating craft templates, and general preparation for the summer camp season.

Assist with the training of remaining seasonal camp staff once onboarded, and familiarizing them with summer camp procedures, curriculum, and protocols.

Summer:

Acting as assistant Camp Director and overseeing regular day to day camp programs, resolving any minor daily issues and running camp debriefs with camp staff.

Setting up and cleaning up each day’s camp activities, planning and executing each weeklong camp session for their individual small group of campers, including teaching discovery hikes, pond explorations, live animal programs, nature crafts and games, and making sure other camp staff are prepared for each day as well.

Maintain the safety of all campers during their time at Audubon Camp.

Maintain positive working relationships with summer campers and their parents and/or guardians, as well as SAC full time and seasonal staff, and volunteers.

Helping with other aspects of a nature center, such as contacting camp parents by phone or email, photocopying, or more.

Use of basic office equipment may be used such as a photocopier, telephones, digital camera and simple outdoor recreational equipment, such as pond nets, compasses, etc.

Must be at least 21 years or older.

Completion of at least two years of college coursework in environmental or life sciences is preferred.

Some teaching experience and/or curriculum development is necessary, and environmental education experience preferred. Summer camp leadership experience also preferred.

Must be confident in leading a group and initiating activities, and be aware of SAC safety procedures and the ability to enforce those safety precautions.

Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Comfortable and confident in overseeing seasonal camp staff and resolving minor issues that may arise among seasonal staff or campers/parents.

Strong work ethic, natural history background, self‑motivation, ongoing enthusiasm, attention to detail, commitment, flexibility, ability to work with sound judgment under pressure in changing situations, a desire to learn, excellent time management, and the ability to work well with others and with children.

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