Location: New Jersey Audubon’s Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes, NJ 

Reports to: Nature Camp Teacher Naturalist / Camp Director 

Days/Times: Mon- Fri, 8:30am – 12:30pm daily, min. 4-week commitment 

Weeks: June 16– August 29, 2025 (excludes week of July 28 – Aug 1, 2025) 

Job Description: 

Enthusiastic candidates to serve as Nature Camp Senior Counselors to assist summer camp program staff by working directly with youth in an outdoor learning environment.   

Major Responsibilities: 

• Assist instructors in providing fun, educational experiences that create awareness and respect for nature. 
• Assist instructors in group management including encouraging campers to participate in all activities.
• Support day camp activities and participants with outdoor exploration, games, and crafts, and with supervision, develop and lead activities and programs as appropriate. 
• Oversee participants during breaks such as lunch and snack time (if applicable). 
• Assist with daily setup and breakdown of all program aspects including all cleaning procedures related to health and safety protocols. 

Other 

• Attend mandatory camp orientation and training. 
• Participate with staff and volunteers to adopt a team approach towards daily operations at the Center.  
• Assume additional responsibilities as requested by supervisor and staff.

Qualifications: 

• Must be 18 years old. 
• Prior experience in a summer camp setting preferred. 
• Must appreciate nature and enjoy working with youth outdoors. 
• Must be reliable, punctual and adhere to agreed upon time commitment. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to a diverse group of people.  
• Able to accept direction and constructive feedback. 
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces such as nature trails, walking in a stream or pond, or in sand. 
• Able to lift and move boxes, tables, chairs, and discovery equipment (up to 50 lbs.) for class set up or program delivery.   
• Must have reliable transportation to get to camp.