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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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!

Wellfleet Bay Nature Camp is seeking individuals to foster experiential nature-based environmental 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. Environmental Educators will primarily be working with children ages 9-13 (upper elementary and middle school grades) and will guide their group in off‑site trips and hands‑on science‑based activities.

Field trips will consist of various aquatic activities and may include boating, snorkeling, kayaking, or paddle boarding.

• Lead a group of children through various habitat explorations including salt marsh, tidal flats, forests, field and freshwater wetlands both on Sanctuary grounds and off‑site field trips.
• Develop, plan, and implement age‑appropriate nature‑based and environmental science lessons/daily activities for children in both indoor and outdoor applications.
• Regularly inspect, maintain, and alert leadership staff of any issues or needs for education program equipment, supplies, and/or materials.
• Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for all campers.
• Act as a role model to both campers and colleagues.
• Assist in cleanup/organize program materials at the end of each day.
• Provide behavioral support and guidance to Counselors in Training (CITs) as needed.
• Willing and able to drive campers off‑site in 12 passenger vans.

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.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience teaching science or nature‑based education programs for children ages 9-13.
• Hold current First Aid and CPR certifications or participate in Mass Audubon provided training to obtain certification prior to the beginning of camp.
• 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, including co‑teachers and children in camp’s youth‑centered environment.
• Hold current Lifeguard certification or be willing to obtain prior to the start of camp.
• Comfortable with watercraft activities, such as kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, snorkeling, and/or boating.
• Provide documented proof of immunity or vaccination record as mandated by MA DPH; complete camp health form and waiver.
• Ability to adapt to changes in schedule and work assignment.
• Must hold current and valid driver’s license.

• Strong interest or related education experience in Environmental Studies, Biology, Conservation Science, Education, or related fields.
• Familiarity with regional Cape Cod natural…