Massabesic Camp Director – Seasonal

SUMMARY: Do you have a passion for wildlife and the outdoors? We provide a positive, fun working environment with plenty of opportunities for growth in leadership and teaching skills. Our Camp Director position will oversee the daily operations of a nature day camp by providing effective child management, training and coordinating staff, and teaching 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 Camp Directors 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 managing daily camp operations, supervising camper and staff safety and well-being, and leading all-camp activities and games.

TITLE: Camp Director

LOCATION: Massabesic Center (Auburn, NH)

COMPENSATION:

• $19.50/hour payrate
• NH Audubon Annual Membership ($60 value) and access to Pro Deals; 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: 21

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: May 26th - August 28th, 2026 (up to 14 weeks total: three weeks of onboarding, two weeks of all-staff training, eight weeks of active camp sessions, and one week of wrap-up and debrief duties).

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

Possibility to work February Break (February 23rd-27th, 2026) and/or April Break (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.
• Organize and review camper forms and maintain camper records (e.g., incident reports, daily attendance, etc.).
• Supervise Camper First Aid and medication administration.
• Manage camper check-in/check-out procedures.
• Recommend purchases and maintain camp supplies and equipment.
• Oversee daily camp operations including staff coordination.
• Develop, facilitate, and monitor camp activities.
• Act as a liaison and maintain good relationships with campers’ parents.
• Coordinate all-camp programs and activities (e.g., Morning and Closing Circle, Friday afternoon all-camp games, etc.).
• Rearrange groups/schedules during Camp Educator absences.
• Ensure compliance with NH’s DHHS camp rules and safety guidelines.
• Create and sustain a respectful camp culture with a zero tolerance for bullying.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP: Reports to Camp Programs Manager. When Camp Programs Manager is offsite, reports to Center Director (Auburn) or Education Director (Concord) during emergencies.

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 supervising children in grades K-9; demonstrated ability to develop creative environmental education activities. Proven leadership and supervisory experience required. 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. Wilderness First Aid and/or additional safety/risk management certifications preferred.

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.

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 facilitating youth experiences 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 “Massabesic Camp Director Application”

Hiring Timeline:

• Job posted: mid-November 2025
• Application Deadline: February 1st, 2026, at 11:59 pm
• Interviews: Held on a rolling basis for qualified candidates until the application deadline; remote interviews scheduled following the February 1st 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

o ACA’s New Director Orientation course (if new to position)

• Possibility to work for 2026 Winter and/or Spring Break Camps and Open House events depending on hiring date and availability.
• Start Date: No later than June 1st, 2026
• End Date: August 28th, 2026

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

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $19.50 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