Seasonal Camp Educator Counselor; 's End

Seasonal Camp Educator Counselor (World's End)

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Hourly Rate: $17.00-$19.00/hour

Hours per week: 35-40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:15 AM-3:30 PM

Job Classification: Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Job Type: Onsite

Duration: June 8 - August 14, 2026

Location: World's End, Hingham, MA

Do you love being outside exploring and want to promote the same curiosity in others this summer? Are you interested in getting young people excited about having fun while learning about shells, plants, birds, bugs, and other animals in their natural habitats?

World's End's thirty campers aged 5‑10 spend each day exploring the rocky shores, beaches, salt marsh, rolling hills, and woodlands of this unique 400‑acre peninsula habitat in Hingham, MA. They discover the plants, animals, sea life, and minerals that call this place home – and learn about the delicate balance that supports all living things. Creative projects, active games, friendship building, and fun are also part of every camp day.

As a camp educator, you'll have a fun, energetic, and meaningful experience that also comes with real responsibility.

• Receive full training to lead environmental education activities at World's End and become familiar with local ecology and developmentally appropriate ways to interact with campers.
• Be responsible for the daily supervision and safety of a group of 10‑15 campers aged 5‑10.
• Collaboratively plan daily schedules of age‑appropriate nature‑based activities, games, and crafts.
• Lead nature exploration and inquiry investigations with your camper group.
• Manage group dynamics among campers, prioritizing safety and respect for others and nature.
• Perform daily chores to prepare for and close down camp each day.
• Work with Counselors‑in‑Training (CITs) to create a positive camp experience for everyone.
• Report injuries and social‑emotional issues to the Camp Director.
• Meet periodically with the Camp Director to evaluate experience and performance.

Skills and Experience:

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in education, environment, science, or other relevant field preferred.
• Experience in outdoor education, working as a camp counselor, classroom teacher, or informal educator with children aged 5‑10.
• Knowledge of or interest in nature education.
• Positive attitude and flexibility to changing circumstances and all types of summer weather conditions.
• Embrace inclusion of all and an open‑mindedness to learn through new experiences.
• Outgoing and enthusiastic.
• Able and willing to work outdoors all summer in variable weather conditions.
• Able to lift 40 pounds.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Minimum age 18 by start of camp.
• Full availability for training weeks (June 8‑19) and all eight weeks of camp (June 22‑August 14), Mondays‑Fridays, 8:15 AM‑3:30 PM.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Adult/Child CPR and Basic First Aid certified (provided).
• Current authorization to work in the United States by first day of employment.
• A satisfactory criminal background check (CORI).

• Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.
• Reciprocity:
  Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
• Discounts:
  Free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at stores and inn stays.

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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