Seasonal Assistant Camp Director; Crane Estate

Seasonal Assistant Camp Director (Crane Estate)

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• Hourly Rate: $20.00-$22.00/hour
• Hours per week: 35-40 hours/week (Mon-Fri, 8AM-4PM; part‑time early May to June
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• Job Classification:
  Seasonal, Non‑Exempt
• Job Type: Onsite
• Duration:
  April 1 – Nov 1;
  May to Aug 22 2026
• Location:
  
  Crane Estate, Ipswich, MA

You are passionate about working with young people and dedicated to helping them develop a strong sense of place through dynamic learning experiences. You enjoy spending time outdoors and care deeply for the environment. You thrive in a team-oriented workplace, bringing a strong work ethic, flexibility, and the ability to think on your feet. You consistently seek new learning opportunities and approach your work with a friendly, cooperative nature and a commitment to excellence.

• Supervise campers and counselors, create activity schedules, and assist with administrative tasks.
• Work with leadership to cover roles at one of two camp bases, acting as the primary supervisor of either the 5‑6 year old or 7‑14 year old group.
• Collaboratively create and plan a thoughtful schedule of educational and fun activities.
• Supervise, support, and drive weekly activity schedules implemented by Camp Educators.
• Coordinate and supervise the Counselor‑in‑Training (CIT) program, spearheading hiring and communications with CITs and CIT parents.
• Perform administrative functions of camp (parent communications, paperwork, etc.).
• Act as transportation coordinator for scholarship families.
• Supervise campers as needed to provide breaks for Camp Educators.
• Participate actively in camp planning and staff evaluation meetings.
• Act as a Health Care Supervisor, coordinating and overseeing first aid and camper medications.
• Manage photo and video content for parent communication and internal marketing.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Candidate is pursuing a degree or career in education, science, humanities, conservation/stewardship, or outdoor/environmental fields (Bachelor’s preferred).
• 1‑3 years experience as a camp counselor, classroom teacher, informal educator, or childcare provider with children ages 5‑14; environmental education experience preferred.
• Interest in outdoor education, especially in a coastal environment.
• Experience supervising a team and providing constructive feedback.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a group.
• Strong initiative and prompt task completion.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, commitment to goals.
• High regard for teamwork and collegiality.
• Commitment to physical and emotional well‑being of campers and staff.
• Physical and mental ability to teach outdoors under challenging weather.
• Lifeguard certification desirable but not required.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.

• Minimum age 21 years old by start of camp.
• Full availability for staff training weeks (June 8‑18) and all nine weeks of camp (June 23‑Aug 22); optional part‑time availability for pre‑camp preparations beginning in May.
• CPR and Basic First Aid certifications.
• ACA Camp Director course certificate.
• Current authorization to work in the U.S. by first day of employment.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

• 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 our stores and on stays at our inns.

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.

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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