Employment Opportunities
The positions below are the current job openings available at the NRT. Specific details and requirements for each position, as well as application information, are included below. Please read all application instructions and job requirements for each position before applying.
2020 Summer Camp Counselor Positions for Sheep Pasture Nature Camp and Leadership Youth Program
The Natural Resources Trust of Easton is currently accepting applications for full time seasonal summer camp counselor anticipated positions for the 2020 Sheep Pasture Nature Camp season. The camp is located at the NRT’s Sheep Pasture property, 307 Main Street, Easton, MA 02356.
Counselors will be responsible for leading a variety of outdoor activities, games, and lessons for campers in grades 1-6 and working with Leadership Youth participants in grades 7-10. Activities will be centered around a different nature theme each week, and counselors should be enthusiastic about nature and engaging campers in learning about the local environment.
In addition to direct interaction with campers each day, counselors will be responsible for maintaining a well-organized and safe atmosphere to support participants’ overall camp experience. With direction from camp directors, counselors are actively engaged in both the planning and delivery of daily lessons and activities at the camp. Counselors are also responsible for assisting with the care of the camp materials and setting, as well as other camp-related tasks as directed throughout the season.
Counselors will be responsible for leading a variety of outdoor activities, games, and lessons for campers in grades 1-6 and working with Leadership Youth participants in grades 7-10. Activities will be centered around a different nature theme each week, and counselors should be enthusiastic about nature and engaging campers in learning about the local environment.
In addition to direct interaction with campers each day, counselors will be responsible for maintaining a well-organized and safe atmosphere to support participants’ overall camp experience. With direction from camp directors, counselors are actively engaged in both the planning and delivery of daily lessons and activities at the camp. Counselors are also responsible for assisting with the care of the camp materials and setting, as well as other camp-related tasks as directed throughout the season.
Program dates required in 2020:
Counselors will work from June 22- 26, 2020 for orientation week, and scheduled camp weeks between June 29 - August 21, 2020. Counselors are anticipated to work the 8 weeks of the camp program, at 40 hours/ week. Staff schedules/ hours may be changed or amended as needed to meet the needs of the camp program. Attendance at orientation week is required for all counselors.
For a complete job posting and application information, please download the file below. Application reviews will will continue until positions are filled.
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