NH Audubon, a nonprofit statewide membership organization, is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and habitat throughout the state. Independent of the National Audubon Society, NH Audubon has offered programs in wildlife conservation, land protection, environmental policy, and environmental education since 1914. The mission of New Hampshire Audubon is to protect New Hampshire’s natural environment for wildlife and for people.
We offer a competitive benefits package which includes a tax deferred retirement plan, health care plan, flexible spending accounts and generous vacation time (eligibility for benefits is based on hours requirements).
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 Assistant Camp Director position will provide you with the tools and training to assist in leading a nature camp, provide effective youth leadership programming, and manage the safety and well-being of campers and staff. 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 Assistant Camp Directors will support the mission of New Hampshire Audubon: to protect New Hampshire’s natural environment for wildlife and for people, by planning and conducting weekly lessons and activities for Leader-in-Training campers on environmental education and team building, assisting with coordination of daily nature-based activities and weekly all-camp games, training and managing camp staff, managing camper and staff safety and well-being, and supervising campers during extended care programs.
LOCATION: McLane Center (Concord, NH) or Massabesic Center (Auburn, NH)
COMPENSATION:
Minimum age required: 18
HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, 1-hour unpaid lunch, seasonal full-time, non-exempt (hourly paid). Hours may vary depending on camp needs.
SCHEDULE: June 2nd – August 29th, 2025 (up to 13 weeks total: one week of onboarding, two weeks of all-staff training, nine weeks of active camp sessions, and one week of wrap-up duties).
Expected days off: weekends, Juneteenth (June 19th, 2025), Independence Day (July 4th, 2025), August 1st, 2025 (NOT a paid holiday, 3-day weekend following Session 6)
Possibility to work Winter Wonders Camp (February 24th-28th, 2025), Signs of Spring Camp (April 28th – May 2nd, 2025), and/or Camp Open House & Reunion events (dates TBD) depending on hiring date and availability.
FUNCTION: This position 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 an established environmental day camp sponsored by New Hampshire Audubon.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
LEADERSHIP: Reports to Camp Administrator. When Camp Administrator is offsite, performs as Acting Camp Director and reports to Massabesic Center Director (Auburn), Director of Education (Concord), or the center’s Education Coordinator if needed.
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 teaching children ages 5-15; demonstrated ability to develop creative environmental education activities. Proven leadership and supervisory experience required. Ability to make both independent and collaborative decisions required.
Certifications: Must have American Red Cross or American Heart Association Standard First Aid and CPR certification or equivalent, Medication Management for Unlicensed Persons in Early Care and Education Settings course, or willingness to obtain certifications. If you do not have these certifications upon hiring, NH Audubon will pay for or reimburse you for the online versions of these courses ($37 value for First Aid/CPR, $20 value for Medication Management). Professional development opportunity provided to complete ACA’s New Camp Director Orientation if new to position.
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 teaching youth outdoors and your skills related to the job duties as well as a resume outlining your education, experience, and skills to jobs@nhaudubon.org. Please include the position title “Assistant Camp Director” and preferred camp location (“Concord” or “Auburn”) in the subject heading.
Hiring Timeline:
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. 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 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 by facilitating positive youth development activities and games, assisting with camp coordination of daily and weekly nature-based, all-camp activities, and supervising campers during extended care programs.
LOCATION: McLane Center (Concord, NH) or Massabesic Center (Auburn, NH)
COMPENSATION:
Minimum age required: 16 (with reliable transportation).
*NOTE: First-time applicants younger than 18 will be hired with the responsibility expectations as a “Junior Counselor” and be paired with a more experienced Camp Educator. Their payrate will also reflect that level of responsibility and incoming experience.
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: June 9th – August 29th, 2025 (up to 12 weeks total)
FUNCTION: This position will entail coordinating daily games and activities for campers in environmental education topics, facilitating daily nature-based activities, and supervision of campers, ranging in age from 5-15, during entirety of the camp day.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
LEADERSHIP: Reports to the Camp Administrator. Assistant Camp Director becomes acting supervisor when Camp Administrator is offsite.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Outdoor camp setting; excellent non-smoking environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
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 or be willing to obtain an online American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic First Aid certification or equivalent. If you do not already have this certification when hired, NH Audubon will reimburse or pay you for the online versions of these training courses. Experience teaching or providing care to children, preferably in a camp setting, and demonstrated ability to implement and lead creative activities 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, 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 if selected after interviewing. Must be fully vaccinated and boosted 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).
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 resume 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 the age range(s) you would prefer to work with (“5-6”, “7-9”, and/or “10-12”) in the email’s body.
Hiring Timeline:
Open positions will be listed above. Please check back for future opportunities. If you would like to get involved with NH Audubon, consider volunteering.
Top photo: Snowberry Clearwing Moth by David Forsyth.
