Massabesic Leaders-in-Training Program Coordinator – Seasonal

SUMMARY: Do you have a passion for wildlife and the outdoors? We provide a positive, fun working environment with plenty of opportunities to develop new leadership and teaching skills. Our Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program Coordinator position will provide you with the tools and training to lead nature camp programming, provide effective youth management, and teach in an outdoor setting. NH Audubon believes in an inquiry-based, student-led approach to our teaching methods which is aimed at promoting curiosity of the natural world.

The LIT Program Coordinators will support the mission of New Hampshire Audubon, to protect New Hampshire’s natural environment for wildlife and for people , by assisting with the operation and program coordination of our established environmental day camps. Primary duties include planning and conducting weekly lessons and activities for LIT campers on environmental education and team building, assisting with coordination of daily nature-based activities and weekly all-camp games, and supervising campers during extended care programs.

TITLE: LIT Program Coordinator

LOCATION: Massabesic Center (Auburn, NH)

COMPENSATION:

• $17/hour payrate
• NH Audubon Annual Membership ($60 value); includes 30% discount at NH Audubon’s Nature Stores
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Returning candidates will receive a “pay bump” of $0.25/hr. for each year they return in this role up to $1/hr. more than the advertised payrate

Minimum Age Required: 18

HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm, 30-minute unpaid lunch, seasonal full-time, non-exempt (hourly paid). Hours may vary depending on camp needs.

SCHEDULE: June 1st - August 28th, 2026 (up to 13 weeks total: two weeks of onboarding, two weeks of all-staff training, eight weeks of active camp sessions, and one week of wrap-up & debrief duties).

Expected days off: weekends, Juneteenth (June 19th, 2026), Independence Day (July 3rd, 2026)

Possibility to work February Vacation (February 23rd-27th, 2026) and/or April Vacation (April 27th- May 1st, 2026) Camps or Camp Open House events depending on hiring date and availability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend all training sessions prior to the camp season.
• Assist with planning and leading staff training.
• Coordinate implementation of the LIT program.
• Develop, facilitate, and monitor LIT program participants and activities.
• Supervise afternoon extended care (“after care”).
• Provide First Aid to campers as needed.
• Recommend purchases and maintain camp supplies and equipment.
• Assist instructors with lesson development.
• Act as a liaison and maintain good relationships with parents of LIT program participants.
• Lead camper groups during Camp Educator absences.
• Create and sustain a respectful camp culture with a zero tolerance for bullying.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP: Reports to Camp Programs Manager.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Outdoor camp setting; Non-smoking environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in elementary education, environmental education, outdoor education, biology, natural history, or related field preferred.

Experience: Must have experience working in a camp setting and teaching children in grades K-9 with a preference for grades 7th-9th; demonstrated ability to develop creative environmental education activities. Ability to make both independent and collaborative decisions required. Must have American Red Cross or American Heart Association Standard First Aid certification, CPR certification or equivalent, Medication Management for Unlicensed Persons course, or willingness to obtain certifications.

Skills, Traits and Characteristics Necessary for Success: Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Creativity, flexibility, and enthusiasm are necessary. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a criminal background check. Must be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 and can provide COVID vaccination card at orientation. Camp uniform required (provided).

Physical Demands: To perform the essential functions of the position, the following applies: excellent physical condition with capability to moderately hike, run and climb, tolerance for variable weather conditions, ability to work in an outdoor setting, and able to lift up to 25 lbs. Camp uniform required (will be provided).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

NH Audubon is a welcoming inclusive organization committed to ensuring people of all backgrounds and abilities are welcome and respected. NH Audubon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation or Vietnam Era/Disabled Veteran status, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NH Audubon complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where NH Audubon has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

To Apply: Please email a cover letter describing your interest in teaching youth outdoors and your skills related to the job duties as well as a resume outlining your education, experience, and skills to jobs@nhaudubon.org. Please include the position title “Massabesic LIT Program Coordinator” in the subject heading.

Hiring Timeline:

• Job posted: mid-November 2025
• Application Deadline: January 25th, 2026, at 11:59 pm
• Interviews: Held on a rolling basis for qualified candidates until the application deadline; remote interviews scheduled following the January 25th deadline.
• Paid opportunities to start teambuilding (in person and/or virtual) prior to the summer starts – the earlier you become an employee, the more opportunities available.

o American Camp Association (ACA) New England Annual Conference (Manchester, NH): March 26th-28th, 2026

• Possibility to work 2026 Winter and/or Spring Break Camps and Open House events depending on hiring date and availability.
• Start Date: No later than June 8th, 2026
• End Date: Flexible end date the week of August 24th-28th, 2026

See more at: https://www.nhaudubon.org/about-us/job-opportunities/

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Ability to Relocate:

• Auburn, NH 03032: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person