Camp Environmental Educator

About Mass Audubon

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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About Mass Audubon Camps

Imagine a place where children can develop their interest in the outdoors, play together, and gain comfort and confidence in the natural world. That place is Mass Audubon's summer camp programs. Each day, campers explore and learn in nature, meet new friends, play games, and have fun! Do you want to share your love of nature and build community? Consider joining our camp staff!

About

This Position

Berkshire Nature Campis seeking individuals to foster experiential nature-based learning for campers. We aim to promote positive youth development, stewardship for the environment, and a respectful and inclusive safe space for all our campers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead a group of children by exploring fields, forests, wetlands, streams, and hiking trails
• Develop, plan, and implement age-appropriate nature-based lessons and daily activities for children
• Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for all campers
• Treat all campers with compassion
• Act as a role model to both campers and colleagues
• Assist in cleanup/organization at the end of each day
• Provide behavioral support and guidance to Counselors in Training (CITs) as needed

Qualifications

At Mass Audubon, 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 as per Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MA DPH) regulations, American Camp Association standards and Mass Audubon Policy:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Have at least one year of experience working with children in a summer camp or other youth program environment
• Hold current First Aid and CPR certifications or participate in Mass Audubon provided training to obtain certification prior to the beginning of camp
• Provide documented proof of immunity or vaccination record as mandated by MA DPH; complete camp health form and waiver
• Experience teaching nature-based activities in a camp environment
• Willing to be outdoors for several hours per day in most weather conditions
• Ability to physically access sanctuary terrain and trails easily by foot Ability to effectively interact with others, especially children, in camp’s youth-centered environment
• Ability to adapt to changes in schedule and work assignment

Desired Qualifications

• Strong interest or related education experience in Environmental Studies, Biology, Conservation, Education, or related field
• Familiarity with regional natural history, wildlife conservation, or other applicable natural history topics

Work Schedule

Camp staff training will be held from June 10th through June 19th, 2026. Camp runs from June 22nd through August 14th, 2026. Hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Compensation and Benefits

This position’s pay range is $18.30-$21.00 per hour; actual pay will be determined based on experience level, qualifications relative to position requirements, and location of the position. This is not a benefits eligible position.

Perks of Working at Mass Audubon

• Free First Aid/CPR training offered in June
• “Pro
  - Deal” discounts on outdoor clothing, equipment and more at Mass Audubon’s shops
• Network and collaboration with staff…