Cambridge Camping is seeking camp counselors and camp leadership to help make this summer an unforgettable experience for our campers from under-resourced circumstances. Positions are available at both Adventure Day Camp and Daybreak Day Camp (our smaller program for children with social-emotional needs and/or histories of trauma), and both camps will take place at Nashoba Brooks School in Concord, with frequent field trips.

Read more about our camp programs at www.cambridgecamping.org/programs.

Counselors build valuable skills to support their future careers: responsibility, teamwork, selflessness, leadership, management, communication, listening, problem-solving, and decision-making. Our staff develop cross-cultural competence necessary for success in a professional workforce, engage with families and children who are culturally and socioeconomically diverse, and gain experience supporting social and emotional development in young people. Our staff build connections and relationships with fellow camp staff that will last a lifetime

Seasonal camp staff work on an hourly basis for 32 to 40 hours per week or more from June 25 to August 16 (including orientation and training). Cambridge Camping will pay a guaranteed end-of-summer bonus to all camp staff who complete their 7-week commitment. There are also opportunities for pre- and post-season hours. Cambridge Camping provides bus transportation for campers and staff who need transportation to travel to and from Concord, MA. Some staff are required to ride the bus as bus monitors to and from camp. Salaries vary depending on experience, position, education. We will also consider your application for camp leadership roles if qualified.

Camp staff are the heart and soul of our camp operation! Join us and use your creativity, passion, empathy, and enthusiasm for an unforgettable summer. Counselors thrive in our camp environments when they are enthusiastic team players, creative thinkers, and demonstrate flexibility and initiative in a fast-paced environment. Excellent counselors are compassionate, hard-working, mission-driven, and able to connect with children of diverse backgrounds. We believe camp communities are where children experience joy, friendships and memories that last a lifetime.

Responsibilities include:

● Create and review daily schedule

● Assist with snack and lunch for camper groups

● Develop and facilitate camp activities

● Supervise camper groups and respond to challenges as needed

● Provide campers and CITs with ongoing support and feedback

● Support fellow counselors through collaboration and proactive communication

● Assist with general management of camp facility

● Assist programming specialists with activities

● Ride camp buses between Concord and Cambridge, MA, as needed

● Communicate with division directors/administrators around any camper issues

● Supervision by a member of admin team 1x/week

Required Skills and Experience:

● Bachelor’s Degree or in the pursuit of a Bachelors’ is preferred

● Experience working with elementary-age children

● Experience supervising children preferred

● Demonstrated understanding of culturally competent social-emotional learning concepts

● Ability to participate in activities of camp (including swimming)

All summer camp staff must:

● Clear CORI and SORI background checks

● Provide documentation of a physical exam by a doctor within prior 12 months

● Provide documentation of up-to-date immunizations

Cambridge Camping Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

To Apply

Please send a resume if you have one, or a short summary of education, work history, and relevant extracurricular activities or certifications. In addition, please send your answers to the following questions in an email to hparra@cambridgecamping.org. We do not need long answers – they can be brief or in bullet form.

• List your name, address, contact information
• Tell us about previous experience (if any) as a camper or counselor at any camp
• Describe any other previous experience working with children (babysitting, volunteering, school groups, community organizations, etc.)
• Tell us about your hobbies and interests
• Why are you interested in a summer camp position?
• How do you feel about spending summer days in a tech-free environment?
• Why do you think you would be a good role model for young people?
• If you had 20-30 minutes to lead an activity with children, what would you choose to do?
• Please explain any experience you have working with children who have been impacted by trauma, have special needs, or who are under-resourced (not required for all counselor positions)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Concord, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person