Seasonal Camp Educator (Counselor) & Transportation Assistant (Crane Estate)

What You'll Do

Your Impact: You are passionate about working with young people and dedicated to helping them develop a strong sense of place through dynamic learning experiences. You enjoy spending time outdoors and taking care deeply for the environment. You thrive in a team-oriented workplace, bringing a strong work ethic, flexibility, and the ability to think on your feet. You consistently seek new learning opportunities and approach your work with a friendly, cooperative nature and a commitment to excellence.

If this sounds like you, you'll be thrilled to lead SummerQuest—a vibrant day camp for 70 campers, ages 5-14, set on the expansive and stunning Crane Estate. Our place-based activities immerse campers in the beauty of the coast, arts, culture, and more, fostering a deep respect for the environment. SummerQuest is designed for adventurous campers who love the outdoors, exploring the woods and shoreline, and connecting with the land. It's a place where imagination, independent learning, and resilience thrive—rain or shine.

As a camp educator, you'll have a fun, energetic, and meaningful experience that also comes with real responsibility. You'll be trusted to keep campers safe, engaged, and supported throughout the day, a big responsibility but one that you won't be navigating alone. With thorough training, clear expectations, and a supportive leadership team, you'll grow as a leader while making an impact that truly matters.

For more information about our camp, please visit Trustees Camps.

The Role

This part-time position is responsible for either morning pickup (AM shift) or afternoon drop-off (PM shift) using a 10 passenger camp van to transport scholarship campers to/from their hometown to Ipswich. This position supports our efforts to increase access to camp by providing transportation to scholarship families.

Requirements

• Skills and Experience:
  • Experience working with children ages 5-14 in camp, school, childcare, or outdoor education settings
  • Responsible, safety-minded driving habits and comfort operating a passenger van
  • Experience working as a camp counselor, classroom teacher, informal educator, and/or childcare provider with children ages 5-14; environmental education (EE) experience preferred
  • A particular interest in outdoor education, especially in a coastal environment
• Qualifications:
  • A positive attitude, willingness to be flexible, and a commitment to achieving goals
  • A high regard for teamwork and collegiality
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Minimum age is 21 years old by the start of camp
  • Full availability for staff training weeks (June 8-19) and all nine weeks of camp (June 23-August 22), Mondays-Fridays, 7:30AM - 12:30PM; 12:30PM-5:00PM
  • Valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds
  • CPR and Basic First Aid certifications, provided if needed
  • Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment
  • A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check

Benefits

• Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront
• Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions
• Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns
• Equal Opportunity and Diversity: The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants