Assistant Camp Director, deCordova Scupture Park and Museum - Lincoln (seasonal, full-time)

The Opportunity.

The position will report to and support the Manager of Family & Youth Programs on management of the hive summer camp and summer family programs, working in collaboration with Learning and Engagement staff and Visitor Services staff.  The Assistant Camp Director must have a sense of fun and appreciation for complex systems and logistics. She/He will value collaborative, interdisciplinary, place-based education and the intersections of art, nature, and science.

The compensation is $18/hour. This is a full time position, usually Monday-Friday, occasional weekend Days for special programs and training.

In addition to competitive pay, The Trustees offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across New England who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever.

In This Role You Will:

For the hive summer camp:

ensure proper completion and documentation of administrative duties in preparation for the opening, running of, and closing camp
take lead in supply area organization before, during, and after camp
take lead in transitioning Lincoln Nursery School classrooms and camp studios before and after camp
ensure supplies are ordered, organized, and distributed to studios before, during, and after camp
support Instructors and Junior Instructors with content and logistics before and during camp
assist Manager of Family & Youth Programs with training of and managing Junior Instructors
take lead in documenting camp activities for use in parent communications and marketing
collaborate with Instructors on weekly installation and de-installation of camper Park sculptures
support individual camper behaviors and needs, sometimes requiring one-on-one supervision
communicate with camper parents as necessary
manage camper drop-off and pickup
oversee camp lunch hours
For summer family programs:

ensure supplies are ordered and prepared
For Family & Youth Program Interns

support and help manage interns as related to the hive
support and help manage interns as related to summer family program development and implementation

Qualifications:

Obtained or working towards a Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in education, art, the sciences, the humanities, or other relevant course of study 
Experience working on a team required 
Experience working with children and families required 
Experience managing high school volunteers 
Experience facilitating materials-based family programs preferred 
Must have a sense of fun, a special interest in collaborative, interdisciplinary, place-based education and the intersections of art, nature, and science 
Strong organizational abilities with extreme attention to detail 
Effective communicator; strong interpersonal skills: helpful, calm, friendly demeanor 
Ability to prioritize and to work both collaboratively and independently 
 

Other Requirements:

Must have or be willing to obtain (training is available) camp director certification from ACA or equivalent organization 
A satisfactory criminal background check (CORI and SORI)
Must have or be willing to obtain (training is available) Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification
Able and willing to work across a 30-acre site both indoors and outside in all types of weather 
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Valid driver’s license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as defined in the Trustees driving policy is required 
 

About The Trustees

The Trustees is one of Massachusetts’ largest non-profits and the nation’s first conservation and preservation organization. Today, the places we care about are going fast, and the forces undermining them, including climate change, are moving faster. Our passion is to protect and share with everyone the irreplaceable natural and cultural treasures under our care. We are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and more than 60,000 member households.

The Trustees has been featured in the Top 100 Women-Led Organizations in Massachusetts for six consecutive years.

In addition to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trustees aims to create a thriving, inclusive workplace that values each member of its team. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.

The Trustees is a signer of the Boston Women’s Workforce Council and a Member of the Boston College Center for Work and Family.

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