Camp Educator

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 Camp Educator position will provide you with the tools and training to lead nature camp programming, provide effective child management, and teach in an outdoor setting. New Hampshire Audubon believes in an inquiry-based, student-led approach to our teaching methods, aimed at promoting curiosity of the natural world.

The Camp Educator position will support the mission of New Hampshire Audubon, to protect New Hampshire’s natural environment for wildlife and for people, by creating and sustaining a respectful, fun, and safe camp culture. Primary duties include coordinating daily games and activities for campers in environmental education topics, facilitating weekly nature-based all-camp games, and supervision of campers, in grades K-6, during the entirety of the camp day.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Attend all training sessions prior to the camp season.
• Oversee and maintain responsibility for camper safety, well-being, and fun.
• Develop and implement daily nature exploration activities, crafts, and games for groups of kindergarten, 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th, or 5th-6th grade campers. Use provided lesson plans to teach environmental science topics.
• Provide first aid to campers as needed.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully to campers and parents.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to other staff about camper behavior, safety, and other camp activity feedback.
• Maintain program supplies in good condition. Perform facility and supply cleaning duties as assigned.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings (Fridays) and annual camp evaluation and cleanup at the end of the season (dependent on contract).
• Create and sustain a respectful camp culture with a zero tolerance for bullying.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments/Information:

Minimum age required: 18* (with reliable transportation).

• HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm, 30-minute unpaid lunch, seasonal full-time, non-exempt (hourly paid). Hours may vary depending on camp needs.
• SCHEDULE:
  • Camp Staff Training (2 weeks): June 15th – 26th
  • Day Camp Sessions (8 weeks): June 29th - August 21st
  • Mid-season Training Day: July 31st (no campers)
  • Wrap-up and Debrief (1 week): August 24th - 28th
  • Expected days off: weekends, Juneteenth (June 19th, 2026), Independence Day (July 3rd, 2026)

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 résumé outlining your education, experience, and skills to jobs@nhaudubon.org. Please include the Position Title “Camp Educator” in the subject line and preferred camp location (“Concord” or “Auburn”) in the subject heading. Please include a camp group age range preference in the body of the email (ex.: K, 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th, or 5th-6th).
• Hiring Timeline:
  •  Job posted: mid-November 2025
  • Application Deadlines: January 11th, 2026, 11:59 pm; March 29th, 2026, 11:59 pm.
  • Interviews: Two rounds of remote interviews (Microsoft Teams) will be held promptly after each application 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.
  • Start Date: June 15th, 2026
  • End Date:
    • Contract Option #1: August 21st, 2026
    • Contract Option #2: August 24th - 28th, 2026 (flexible final day during wrap-up week)

Requirements:

• Education: Basic understanding of biology, wildlife, and life sciences required (some college courses preferred). Training regarding effective outdoor education teaching methods and site-specific opportunities for ecological learning will be provided.
• 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, with a sincere interest in the natural environment or education, is necessary. Applicants older than 18 must be able to pass a criminal background check. Applicants younger than 18 require two letters of recommendation from non-relative individuals, which the hiring committee will ask for after interviewing. Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and can provide COVID vaccination card at orientation.
• 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).

Suggested Experience:

Eagerness and excitement to share basic facts about biology/ecology in fun, interactive ways is required. Ability to make both independent and collaborative decisions required. Must have American Red Cross or American Heart Association Standard First Aid certification and CPR certification or equivalent desirable. Experience teaching or providing care to children, preferably in a camp setting, and demonstrated ability to implement and lead creative activities preferred.

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Details

Company: NH Audubon

Location: Concord and Auburn, NH

ACA Accredited: No

Time Frame: Seasonal

Type of Position: Specialized Activity Leader

Day or Night: Day

Salary: $$14.50-$16.00/hour (dependent on experience or returning staff member status)

Application Deadline: March 29, 2026