Summer Day Camp Instructor
Overview: Tin Mountain’s Summer Camps use a combination of Science, Adventure, and Fun to support the organization’s mission. Each day combines lessons within the environmental sciences with hikes, exploration, and games. Summer Day Camp Instructors are responsible for the daily functions of day camps located at our main campus in Conway, NH and at locations throughout the region each week. Day camps host campers between ages 4 to 12 years on any given week and run Monday through Friday with overnight camping experiences during some sessions. Camp season extends approximately mid-June to early August.
Specific Duties Include:
- Participate in staff training in June.
- With a co-instructor and high school-aged Jr. Counselor, supervise up to 15 campers each day.
- Plan, prepare, and lead age appropriate lessons, games, and crafts.
- Lead hikes and exploration over uneven terrain and inclement weather
- Set the tone of camp. Be a role model for campers, Jr. Counselors, and your co-instructor.
- Set up, breakdown, and cleanup of facilities each week.
- Transport children for swimming and/or field trips in Tin Mountain vehicles.
- Maintain medical records and complete incident reports when necessary.
- With guidance of the Education Director, make initial parent contacts in the event of an emergency or behavior problem at camp.
Qualification/Skills:
- Environmental education or teaching experience preferred
- Summer camp experience preferred
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification
- A current driver’s license
- (Water safety training a plus but not required)
- Instructors provide their own transportation to if working at an offsite camp location
Reports to: Education Director
Pay Range: $15/hour with housing included; Housing stipend may be available for staff that waive the housing option
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Phaedra Demers at pdemers@tinmountain.org
Intern Programs
Education Interns assist the education staff and participate in all aspects of the center’s operations and programs. They work with all ages, and with a variety of groups, including schools and the general public. They also assist in Nature Center operations including weekend festivals and events, curriculum and program development, and writing articles for the newsletter. Tin Mountain’s best interns have a strong desire to teach and share their knowledge and enthusiasm for the natural world. A background in education or the natural sciences is helpful but not necessary.
Research Interns work with the Research Program and assist with projects related to avian studies or stream ecology. The avian positions often include field activities such as point counts, mist-netting, nest box monitoring and vegetation assessments. Stream restoration positions include measuring stream attributes and quantifying macroinvertebrate diversity both before and after strategic woody additions.
- Thank you for your interest! Our research positions have been filled for the 2025 season. (Due to modifications in our research program for this season, we did not have any positions to post, but please check back in the future!)
